With restrictions easing in phases, people seem to be coming out of complete isolation to catch up with their close ones at home. If you, too, would like to play host, sit back and enjoy, as these restaurants will take care of the catering. But here's a request — keep the circle small, the beer cold and yourselves safe.

Raise the bar

While heading to your nearest pub is still not possible, you can turn bartender for your friends with SOCIAL's cocktail mixers. Their party-starter kit caters to six to 50 people and is a combination of their popular cocktail mixers, appetisers, main course, desserts, beverages, and more. You can also call for a mixologist, who will show up with all the paraphernalia to whip up a few cocktails, and follow social distancing and hygiene norms. "With IPL and the festive season coming up, we know people will gather in small groups. Since people have been missing the party experience, we decided to curate it for them," shares Divya Aggarwal, head of marketing, Impresario Handmade Restaurants which owns the chain. She adds that they also curate special party playlists as music is an integral part of the mood. "Rather than just delivering food, the idea was to deliver the restaurant experience home in a safe manner," she concludes.