How to Serve the Prettiest Easter Brunch

When it comes to celebrating Easter, delicious Easter dishes and a table of guests are obviously key, but a true Easter table is incomplete without bright colours and decoration. A pastel-coloured tablecloth adorned with porcelain bunnies, Easter eggs in striking colours, and fresh flowers will set the scene. Only then is the table ready to be filled with copious amounts of food and the finest tableware fitting for the festive mood. Is there a better way to welcome spring?

With the tips below, we’ll show you how to plan the prettiest Easter brunch traditions from around the world and some styling tips for setting the perfect Easter table.

For near eternity, all across cultures, eggs have symbolised happiness, prosperity, fertility, and health. So, as we welcome spring after a long winter, Easter eggs painted in bright colours and hidden in bushes or nests represent this new life and new season for many around the world.

Sure, traditions are important, but it’s not bad to freshen things up by adding in some international Easter customs. In Poland for instance, decorating Easter eggs is a ritual that goes way back. Intricate patterns are drawn with a needle and hot wax, then the eggs are dipped into different coloured dyes to reveal the wax designs. Back in the day, Polish Easter eggs were not only used for decoration, but also for sending messages. We can all be sure what message Easter eggs painted all over with hearts were intended to convey.

In Germany, as well as in the UK, brightly coloured eggs bid farewell to the gloomy, dark winter. As a sign of fertility, the colourful eggs are the hero of the holiday table - whether bright green or dark red, painted with dots or with stripes. Decorative miniature bunnies and chickens also grace their Easter tables. The British often bake elaborately for Easter and put a lot of time, heart, and soul into decorating their homes. Traditionally, tea is served for a proper Easter breakfast or brunch, and many chocolate eggs are eaten over the whole Easter period.

Sweden likes its decorations colourful, too. Festive tables are decorated with vibrant eggs, porcelain rabbits, and chickens. In Swedish homes, tablecloths and tulips of bright yellow colour are a common sight throughout Easter, as is something called påskris—birch twigs decorated with colourful feathers and placed alongside Easter eggs. They served as a blessing, a bringer of health, and an exorcist.

In many parts of the world, people tend to rely on traditional decorations for Easter, although the customs are often reinterpreted. Thus, modern colour combinations, minimalist shapes, and accessories tend to mingle with old traditions. Wooden figurines are replaced by porcelain, while golden accents add a modern touch. In the next section, we'll tell you how to organise a fuss-free Easter brunch. Whether you turn to a classic or modern style, there’s something for everyone.

To bid winter a proper farewell and still keep your cool, we’ve created a guide for the perfect Easter brunch. From food to decorations, we’re here to help with everything.

1. The Basics

The first thing to do is to outline some basics. How many guests are coming? As a general rule, more guests can often mean more planning. It's best to write down a list of errands and outline shopping lists before hitting the road. Send out the RSVPs, schedule all the calendar reminders, and always write everything down!

2. The Easter Menu

No celebration is complete without food, and Easter is no exception. It’s always a good idea to plan the menu well ahead of time. You can take the more classic sweet and savoury route or also plan a theme, like a country-specific Easter menu. It’s good to keep in mind any dietary restrictions your guests might have so you can plan vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free Easter dishes and ensure there's something for everyone at the table. Do your dishes have long prep times? Then it's best to prep a day in advance and save yourself any last-minute stress.

Of course, to fill up a table with various interesting Easter dishes, you might need some help. For cooking multiple dishes simultaneously, we have some appliances that save time and can help you every step of the way. For example, you can use the Bosch MUM stand mixersto knead the dough for Easter cookies or breads, while you puree a soup with the MaxoMixx hand blender. A Bosch toasteris perfect for serving up warm, hot-cross buns right at the table, while the coffee maker and kettle ensure a steady supply of tea and coffee to perk everyone up after they eat their fill. Craving for a refreshment? Enjoy an energising smoothie after all the sweet and savoury sins you had (or have) for Easter.

3. The Aesthetics

Now it’s time for decoration. Firstly, decide on the aesthetic or the general look of the table you want to create. Do you want it to be modern or a bit more traditional? This will help you narrow down the decorations. Next up is the colour scheme. Do you want it to be minimal or vibrant? Do you prefer a linen tablecloth with elegant silverware or a softer pastel tablecloth with white china? For an Easter brunch that knocks it out of the park, you definitely need to start with a clear vision for your Easter tablescape.

4. The Accents

As your Easter table starts to take shape, it’s time to look into the finer details, placement, and accessories. Some classic ideas are placing colourful eggs in small nests on the table, or you could even hang them on a Swedish påskris, which is guaranteed to make a statement at the table. Fresh tulips or cherry tree branches could add a spring-like touch. Next come the small hostess, preferably homemade Easter gifts or snacks, napkin rings, and other Easter table ornaments like feathers.

Gold is not old. When sticking to more a minimal, modern theme, a gold spray can is your best friend. Easter eggs, eucalyptus branches, bunny figurines, and whatever else you can get your hands on—just spray away for a new take on an old decoration!

5. The Fun

No brunch or family get together is just about the food or the table, of course, it’s just as much about the people. Now that the table is set, the cooking is underway, and the Bosch kitchen appliances at your side are taking over some of the work, it’s time to kick back and have a good time with your friends and family. With colourful Easter eggs, Polish wax eggs, or Swedish påskris, hopefully we’ve inspired you with some ideas for creating the perfect Easter menu and decorations. Happy Easter, Wesołego Alleluja, and Glad Påsk!

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