Haute Pot: Hosting a Cannabis Infused Dinner Party

By Ellie Carr

Cannabis infused dinner parties are fun, insanely delicious, and can be highly experimental. Providing your friends with an edible experience is a great way to rival any restaurant dining in the comfort of your own home. If you never thought cannabis could be gourmet, guess again! Cannabis-focused foods are no longer limited to packaged brownies and fun-fetti cake—chefs are normalizing cannabis through everyday dishes, desserts, and even cocktails.

Edible marijuana is notorious for being highly effective and extremely potent—a cannabis infused dinner might intimidate smokers who prefer a more mellow high. Here are some tips and tricks for creating an all inclusive and comfortable experience for your first cannabis infused dinner party:

♦Select your guest list carefully. Make sure it’s people you trust and are comfortable getting high with. This isn’t the time to invite co-workers, or family members who come around once a year. Keep the guest list intimate with people you know and love.

♦Pick a theme. Potlucks are great for getting everyone involved and allow people to bring some of their favorite indulgent dishes.

♦Course the meals. With multiple dishes, it’s best to course out the menu, allowing for variety and time between plates. I suggest creating a menu or assigning food items to each guest.

♦Keep the doses low. One more time—keep the doses low. You’re getting high after all, and you don’t want to over do it.

♦Supply the Vibes. Keep the dinner space comfy and practical. Don’t rearrange your entire home. Instead, provide a space for shoes and bags, provide cushions or pillows to sit on, and keep a pile of blankets nearby. Download, or create, the “ultimate chill” playlist. Music is a great way to set the vibes right and keep them going.

♦Have CBD and essential oils available. Having CBD on hand is a great way to include your friends who have anxiety about getting too high or just prefer the mellowness of CBD. A calming agent like lavender oil is always nice to have nearby to provide a relaxing atmosphere and comforting scent. An oil diffuser near the table is a good idea, or a small tincture placed in the bathroom works too.

♦Have dishes that are cannabis free. Variety is key for any dinner party. Having regular foods available help your guests control how much THC they consume. I’ve learned that infused butter and olive oil are great, self-serving table choices.

Infused Green Eggs & Ham by Chef Colleen Carroll, Find the receipt in CBTS Magazine, Vol 2, Issue 1

Pasta with Infused Pesto and Arugula, From Chef Laurie Wolf, Find the receipt in CBTS Magazine, Vol 3, Issue 1

Infused Guacamole from Chef Cheri Sicard, Find the receipt in CBTS Magazine, Vol 3, Issue 3