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Outstanding ways to thank your gracious host for a meal
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Do you need to thank someone for a lovely dinner they treated you to recently? Check out our article below where we share over 100 thank you messages, plus thoughtful notes of gratitude for friendly, family, or business-related meals.We'll also explain how to craft the perfect “thank you for dinner” note and include helpful templates to get you started.
Ways to “Say Thank You For Dinner”
- Classic : Thank you for a lovely evening! I had a fantastic time, and everything was perfect from start to finish.
- Funny : Thanks for feeding me! Now I need to unbutton my jeans and take a nap.
- Short : Dinner was fantastic! Thanks for having me.
- Want to thank them with actions as well as words? Etiquette expert Jamila Musayeva recommends treating your host to dinner or sending a thank you gift.
Steps
Section 15 of 18:
When to Say Thank You for Dinner
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1Say thank you verbally during the dinner itself. You can say “thank you for having me” when you first arrive for dinner, whether at a restaurant or at home. It’s also appropriate to say thank you during or after the meal itself. Another good time to express your gratitude for dinner is when you’re parting ways at a restaurant or leaving the host’s house. [13] X Research source
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2Send a thank you note for dinner within 24-48 hours afterward. When you get home that evening, write a heartfelt thank you message for dinner in the form of an email or text you can send to the host. [14] X Research source
- If you decide to send a thank you letter for dinner, try to mail it out as soon as possible after the dinner ends—within a week is best, and try to take no longer than 2 weeks.
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Section 16 of 18:
How do you write a good thank you letter for dinner?
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1Be sincere, succinct, and heartfelt in your thank you note for dinner. Express genuine thanks for the evening, which includes the meal, the setting, and the company. You can show your gratitude in a few well-crafted sentences that get your point across. Make sure the other party knows what a wonderful time you had at this dinner or dinner party by using words like “memorable,” “unforgettable,” and “special.” [15] X Research source
- If the other person paid for your meal, thank them for their financial gift, which is just as important as making a meal to a guest.
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2Mention a specific detail about the evening that you found enjoyable. A thank you note that is too vague doesn’t come across as warmly as one recalling aspects of the evening. Talk about the restaurant, the host’s home, the meal itself (like the wine or the dessert), or a particularly wonderful conversation you had. They’ll appreciate knowing what their efforts mean to you. [16] X Research source
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3Share your “thank you for dinner” message in a timely manner. Send your thank you text, email, or letter out within 24-48 hours after the dinner. Don’t simply say thanks on their public social media page, in case others who weren’t invited see the note and feel bad. If writing a thank you letter, you can use some of the helpful templates we’ve provided below. [17] X Research source
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“Thank You for Dinner” Message Templates
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1Heartfelt Appreciation
Dear {Host},
Thank you for inviting me to dinner last night. The {dish} was absolutely delicious! I'm so lucky to have such an amazing host and cook as my friend. As always, I enjoyed spending time and catching up with you. I hope we can do this again soon.
Love,
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2Lighthearted Gratitude
Dear {Recipient},
Thank you for treating me to dinner at {restaurant} {today/yesterday}! I've always wanted to go there ever since I read all the five-star reviews. Well, the reviews were right. The {dish} definitely did not disappoint. But you know what the best part was? It's that I got to spend time with you. We should do this again soon, but I'm paying next time!
Warmly,
{Your Name} [19] X Research source
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“Thank You For Dinner” FAQs
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1How do you say thank you for a lovely evening? When you say, “Thank you for a lovely evening,” you can add more details at the end of the statement. Include your favorite aspects of the night, like the dinner itself, the home or restaurant where you ate, and how great their company was. Other similar ways to say, “Thank you for a lovely evening” are “Thank you for a lovely time,” “I had such a wonderful evening,” or “You made the evening unforgettable.” [20] X Research source
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2How do you say thank you for a wonderful dinner? When sending thank you notes for dinner, make sure to thank the host or hostess for everything they provided. Be specific about the meal itself, and what you loved most, like your favorite dish or dessert. Use details when speaking about the evening, so the host knows it left a good impression on you. [21] X Research source
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3How do you respond to “Thank you for dinner?” Some popular ways of responding to a “thank you for dinner” message include short, simple phrases like “You’re very welcome,” “It was my pleasure,” or “Thank you so much for coming.” [22] X Research source You can reference what the guest did to make the dinner stand out too. For example, you can say “You are the kindest and most interesting guest to sit at my table for a very long time.”
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Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about etiquette, check out our in-depth interview with Jamila Musayeva .
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