Even if you’ve been with your partner for years, it’s important to still find time to have a romantic date night every now and then. But if the weather’s nasty, you can’t find a sitter, or you don’t want to abandon a coveted parking spot, you might not want to leave your house to go to a nice restaurant. With the help of this handy guide and Groupon to Go, we’ll show you how to make a memorable meal for two with food delivered straight to your doorstep.

Step 1: Be Creative

The only limit is your imagination. And your budget.

Because you’re ordering in, you can make your home into any sort of restaurant you want. Roll out a blanket in the yard to create a moonlit picnic, or set up chairs on the porch for some impromptu alfresco dining. If it’s too cold to eat outside, grab a board game and arrange a friendly competition over dinner, or use the delivery receipts to kindle a roaring fire.

Step 2: Set the Mood

Remember, you want the meal to say “this is a date," not “I don’t feel like going outside.”

Just because you’re planning a night in doesn’t mean you can slouch. Make a playlist full of your significant other’s favorite music. Tidy up the kitchen and living room a bit. Change out of your sweatpants—or don’t. We’re not here to judge.

Step 3: Plan Ahead

Even ordering delivery takes a little effort.

First things first: make sure to give yourself a 60- to 90-minute window between the time you place your order and when you plan to eat. It seems obvious, but the timing of the meal is key. When setting up your dining spot, opt for a location in your house or apartment where you don’t normally eat. Don’t just hunker down on the sofa or in front of the TV like every other night—this is supposed to be a special event. Also, remember to grab something to drink with the meal on your way home. For tips on picking out a bottle of wine based on your order, check out our guide to BYOB pairings for seven different cuisines.

Step 4: Serve the Dinner with Flair

The delivery driver is only here to bring you the food, not set the table.

The food may arrive in plastic containers and paper cartons, but there’s no reason you can’t arrange it on real plates with real silverware. Unless you’ve pulled off a very elaborate farce in the kitchen, you’re not going to convince a loved one you cooked this yourself, so just nail the presentation. Put down a tablecloth and add a few garnishes for an extra touch of class, but stop short of dressing up your dog like a maitre’d. You know he hates that.

Step 5: Add the Finishing Touches

Otherwise, you might as well be eating out of a carton in front of the TV.

Sure, candlelight is a cliché, but it’s a cliché for a reason. It adds a warm, romantic glow to the meal, and it’s only a minimal fire hazard. Make sure to dim the lights to perfectly frame the table setting, and avoid using scented candles around the dining area to keep your palate fresh.

Once you and your date are comfortably set up around the table, relax and enjoy your conveniently delivered feast. Turn your phones off and take the time to simply enjoy each other’s company. And remember to tip the delivery driver handsomely. There’s nothing more romantic than being courteous and respectful to waitstaff.

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