Now, when the girls are coming around for a game of Bridge, it’s important to do it right. (And we’re not talking about knowing the rules – Prue is an awful cheater anyway.)

So if the time calls for an afternoon of tricks and chatter, rest assured Acquaint can help you do it in style.

If you ask us, these are the must-haves for any host worth toasting.

Drinks that make a statement

A glass of Champagne is all it takes to say, ‘Notice the difference, Pat? This is French.’

While you’re busy picking the right outfit and mentally preparing for Margaret’s unending stories, why not let Acquaint pop down to the shops to pick up the right drop?

And when the bubbles are done? Tea (loose leaf) and coffee (freshly ground) should be available on request.

…And a little VSOP at the end of the afternoon never goes astray.

A trim and tidy home

We can be there well before your guests arrive to provide home assistance and make sure things are set up just right.

From prepping the table, to giving the skirting boards a dust – it’s imperative that guests have no reason to doubt your status as entertainer par excellence.

And of course, when the day’s over and you’ve fought your last battle with table-talking Prue, we’ll tidy the place up for you, too.

Nibbles to please even the pickiest

Sandwiches, scones, pastries. It’s no tall order. But they must be done right.

Pastries should be picked up fresh that morning. Ideally, scones should be baked at home to give an effortless buttery warmth to the air. (If for nothing else than to combat Pat’s icy remarks about the décor.)

As for the sandwiches, they should be prepared no longer than half an hour before serving time.

And when it’s time to put out the cheeseboard? Don’t forget the accoutrements!

Service with discretion

Shuffling the cards? Topping up the drinks? Steeping the English breakfast?

Our private in home service extends to whatever you and your guests need to have a good time. Down to subtly cutting off Margaret’s longwinded stories, or curbing Pat’s Cognac consumption.

A waiting cab come home time

And not necessarily just when they ask for one.

As your private home service provider, a simple nod or tap of the nose is all we need to wrap things up.

We’ll come to the table, armed with an indefensible excuse for your guests’ needing to leave – and make every accommodation to help them do it.

Until next time, ladies!

Our passionate team is here to help you live life your way. So if you’re in need of good company – whether it be for in home elder support or a companion for the card table – call us on 03 9267 9090.