
Talk to your guests about their hot pot preferences and how much they think they will eat.
Create a food list and grocery shop.
Prep the ingredients and dipping sauce station.
Gather all hot pot equipment and set up the dining table.
Make the hot pot broth or use a premade soup base.
Bring the broth to a simmer over the burner.
Have guests make their dipping sauces and add rice to their bowls.
Start adding ingredients to the hot pot.
Refill the broth as necessary.
When finished, discard cooked broth and store leftovers properly.