A great aperitif for six does not depend on covering the table. It comes from choosing distinctive products, calculating sensible quantities and serving them in an order that keeps attention alive. The Spanish pantry makes a complete experience possible with very little cooking: olives and crisps to awaken the appetite, preserves for marine flavour, Ibérico charcuterie and cheese for depth, good bread and one drink that connects everything. The aim is not to replace a large formal meal, but to create sixty to ninety minutes of conversation and varied bites. Seven or eight carefully selected references will feel generous while remaining organised, comfortable and easy for the host to manage.