What better way to celebrate with friends than by cooking and eating together? If you’re planning on hosting and are looking for inspiration for table, read on for our favourite Galentine’s ideas.
For more inspiration for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day, check out our effortless Valentine’s menu and romantic meal ideas. Read our guide to the best cava wines to start your evening with some bubbles.
Galentine’s Day ideas for setting the perfect table
Our Place stacking dinner set
Our Place might be best known for its cookware, like the viral Always Pan, but it also makes lovely tableware. We love this dinner set which is designed to stack neatly. This means that you can easily store them without taking up too much space, but they also fit together so you can use a plate as a lid for the bowl. This pale pink colour, Spice, is lovely for everyday or for hosting.
Available from:
Our Place (£235)
Hay graphic pattern candles
Candles are a brilliant way of setting the mood for your Galentine’s Day party. Hay is a brand based in Copenhagen which specialises in colourful and dynamic designs. We love this set of four taper candles, each featuring a different graphic pattern. Who said Galentine’s Day has to be all red and pink?
Available from:
Nordic Nest (£13.60)
Selfridges (£17)
Marks and Spencer rattan love heart napkin rings
Using linen napkins on your table not only adds a touch of luxury, but is far more sustainable than disposable ones. These napkin rings are simple yet charming and brilliant for adding a bit of texture to your Galentine’s table thanks to the rattan finish. They come as a set of four.
Available from:
M&S (£8)
Anthropologie heart-shaped ramekins
It only takes some small touches to have a great effect when it comes to hosting. A couple of dishes that are on theme can make all the difference, like this red heart-shaped ramekin from Anthropologie. Use it for nibbles as your friends arrive, or to serve any vegetable side dishes in.
Available from:
Anthropologie (£14)
Diptyque 2025 Valentines collection candles
If it’s luxury you’re after, look no further than Diptyque’s 2025 Valentine’s collection. This set contains two of the brand’s best known scents — Baies and Roses — in limited edition heart packaging. Perfect for treating yourself, these will make your home smell gorgeous as your guests arrive, or you can save them for a relaxing bath once everyone has left.
Available from:
Liberty (£120)
Selfridges (£120)
Diptyque (£120)
H&M pink and red linen napkins
These pink napkins from H&M have a red wave detail that’s on trend and perfect for Galentine’s Day. made from 100 per cent cotton, they are perfect for adding a pop of colour to your table and come as a set of two.
Available from:
H&M (£8.50)
The Mud Fairy Blooming Hearts vase
Whether for adding flowers to your table, or to store cocktail sticks or napkins, this vase will add a cute touch to a stylish table. The mix of heart and flower motifs is offset with gold detailing, making this heart-shaped vase an excellent addition to your Galentine’s Day table.
Available from:
Anthropologie (£22)
Our Place cast iron Perfect Pot
Our Place’s cast iron Perfect Pot is a versatile piece of kit you’ll use again and again. Made from coated cast iron, it’s durable for using on the hob or in the oven and can be used for everything from baking sourdough bread to making a large pot of comforting mac and cheese for your friends. We love the colour Spice, a delicate pink perfect for Galentine’s.
Available from:
Our Place (£145)
How do you celebrate Galentine’s Day?
The good news is, there is no right or wrong way to celebrate Galentine’s Day — it’s whatever is right for you and your friends. If you’re hosting, we’ve got lots of inspiration for you. Explore our party food and canapé recipes which are perfect for serving as your friends arrive. We’ve also got lots of recipes to take the fear out of entertaining so you can relax and have fun with your friends.
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