|
|
Post by sarahwithanh on Sept 4, 2017 13:03:54 GMT -6
I need help. We are probably going to have between 30-40 people. I've invited 16 kids of varying ages but there is a good chance they won't all come. At least 2 vegetarians. What are you feeding people? What beverages will you serve.
I'm thinking of brunch. I want to enjoy his party and not spend the entire time in the kitchen. Our party is from 11am-3pm. A meal is required in my circle of friends.
|
|
danib
Sapphire
Posts: 4,101 Likes: 12,682 
|
Post by danib on Sept 4, 2017 13:19:05 GMT -6
So for us, we keep party good super simple. C's birthday I did a couple of pizzas, chips/cheesies, fruit tray, cake. I had juice boxes and bottles of water.
If something more is required/expected, I would try to keep it to stuff you can do in advance. That way you can actually enjoy thr party. You could do a bunch of salads (macaroni, potato, etc) and a main meat. Or have a pot of chili made, cesar salad, garlic toast. Or spaghetti and just do a small pot of meatless sauce.
|
|
waitwhat
Sapphire
Posts: 4,801 Likes: 15,856
|
Post by waitwhat on Sept 4, 2017 13:25:21 GMT -6
At this point, my plan is to do a lumberjack bash. So I want to do a chili bar. One crockpot of regular beef chili, one of white chicken chili, and one of a vegetarian bean chili. And then have toppings--cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado etc.
Basically, it sounds good now but I may scrap it and just order pizza. For B we had barbecue catered. We did pulled pork and corn bread and we made a bunch of salads (mac, potato) to keep costs down. I bought some raspberry lemonade for the kids and threw it in a jug, water, beer and wine.
|
|
|
|
Post by flamingo on Sept 4, 2017 13:42:24 GMT -6
We did Mexican food for B's first birthday; I think our party started at 12. It was really fun, the adults loved the margaritas, and it was easy to prep everything in advance (we did chips and salsa, a taco bar, chili, fruit salad and corn casserole). I made everything myself bc it was a smaller group but you could also have something catered relatively inexpensively.
|
|
|
|
Post by goldenlove on Sept 4, 2017 17:14:25 GMT -6
The last party I went to had party subs and fried chicken. We're still trying to decide what to do. H might make pulled pork and mac and cheese. I'll probably buy a bag of chicken nuggets for the kids too and make a salad. Or we'll do pasta and chicken. No idea yet.
|
|
kleigh
Platinum
Posts: 2,246 Likes: 8,195
|
Post by kleigh on Sept 4, 2017 17:39:17 GMT -6
We're doing barnyard theme. About 35 people, of those there are about 10 kids. No special diet unless you count Hs veganism 🙄
My plan is this but I will probably cut down on some of this, these were just the ideas I found and liked and thought were easy to use.
Apps:
Chicken Feed (Chex mix) and Hay (pretzel sticks)
Vegetable Garden (veggies and dip)
Baby Chicks (deviled eggs)
Pigs in a Blanket
Main:
Hot Digs and Burgers
Pigs Tail Pasta (corkscrew pasta salad)
Pig Slop (baked beans)
Old Macdonald Mac n Cheese
Cabbage Patch (polish Golumbki - stuffed cabbage)
Dessert:
Hay Bales (Rice Krispie treats)
Lasso (licorIce)
Sheep Wool (cotton candy)
Cow Pies (brownies)
Cake obviously
Drinks:
Moo Moo milk
Duck pond lemonade
Water
Adults - Moo-mosas
wine and beer
|
|
|
|
Post by tjanca22 on Sept 4, 2017 17:44:51 GMT -6
sarahwithanh I love brunch! I'm doing a brunch for L's party too so feel free to steal any ideas, but here's my menu as of now. Mini quiches Fresh fruit Yogurt or oatmeal (can't decide) Kringle Pumpkin muffins Cereal treat bars - just like Rice Krispies but with other kinds of cereal, see my picture below Coffee, juice and milk Here's the pics I have on my phone  
|
|
waitwhat
Sapphire
Posts: 4,801 Likes: 15,856
|
Post by waitwhat on Sept 4, 2017 18:18:30 GMT -6
|
|
hangry
Platinum
Posts: 1,454 Likes: 4,859
|
Post by hangry on Sept 4, 2017 18:36:36 GMT -6
sarahwithanh there is a place near my parents that does breakfast pizzas. Think eggs on pizza dough with cheese and toppings. We had it at both my sisters baby showers and they were a complete hit. You could search for something like that if you wanted to stick with brunch. Add some pastries and a fruit salad. Good to go!
|
|
|
|
Post by sarahwithanh on Sept 4, 2017 18:48:09 GMT -6
So here is the start of my menu:
Eggs (not sure on prep)
Bacon
Sausage
Hashbrown (I think parmesan hashbrown cups)
Mini muffins
Bagels (maybe combine with sandwich bar)
Mini sandwich bar (Hawaiian Buns and appropriate deli items)
Mac and cheese
Some sort of salad
Fresh fruit
Monster rice krispie treats
Cake
Drinks:
Water bottles, juice boxes, coffee (maybe some mix is, but we don't do coffee so?), mimosas, soda, beer
I feel like I need something else but I can't put finger on it.
|
|
|
|
Post by classymrsa on Sept 4, 2017 19:29:57 GMT -6
We are having a princess tea party for the girls.
Our menu:
Pink lemonade
Herbal tea
Hot tea for adults
Sandwiches
-pb&j
-cucumber and goat cheese
-mini blt
-cheese
Mini scones (haven't picked a flavor yet). One savory, one sweet
Apple roses
Lillian's sheet cake
-chocolate cake
-mint buttercream icing
-pink roses and gold #3
Lilah's smash cake (jumbo cupcake)
-vanilla cake
-vanilla buttercream
-pink flower rim and gold #1
|
|
|
|
Post by flamingo on Sept 5, 2017 6:48:07 GMT -6
sarahwithanh i have a really tasty breakfast casserole recipe (egg based) if you're interested. You actually have to make it the night before and then just pop in the oven before serving. I always get a ton of compliments and it sits well--we've taken it to early tailgates, etc. It's also easier to keep warm than say, scrambled eggs or whatever.
|
|
|
|
Post by sophiegrace on Sept 5, 2017 6:59:40 GMT -6
sarahwithanh i have a really tasty breakfast casserole recipe (egg based) if you're interested. You actually have to make it the night before and then just pop in the oven before serving. I always get a ton of compliments and it sits well--we've taken it to early tailgates, etc. It's also easier to keep warm than say, scrambled eggs or whatever. Please share!!! |
|
|
|
Post by sophiegrace on Sept 5, 2017 7:00:29 GMT -6
I hope everyone is cool with me traveling the country and joining y'all at your parties. These menus are fantastic!!!
|
|
waitwhat
Sapphire
Posts: 4,801 Likes: 15,856
|
Post by waitwhat on Sept 5, 2017 7:54:41 GMT -6
sarahwithanh I have a tator tot casserole recipe if you want. It's a hit. So delicious.
|
|
|
|
Post by sarahwithanh on Sept 5, 2017 8:02:24 GMT -6
So I think I've settled on min egg fritatas (aka omelets made in a muffin tray) and parmesan hash brown cups. flamingo and waitwhat share away though because I'm always looking for new recipes. |
|
kleigh
Platinum
Posts: 2,246 Likes: 8,195
|
Post by kleigh on Sept 5, 2017 8:51:09 GMT -6
|
|
waitwhat
Sapphire
Posts: 4,801 Likes: 15,856
|
Post by waitwhat on Sept 5, 2017 9:12:14 GMT -6
I will when I get home. It's fucking deicious. |
|
waitwhat
Sapphire
Posts: 4,801 Likes: 15,856
|
Post by waitwhat on Sept 5, 2017 11:40:41 GMT -6
Tator tot casserole:
1 bag of tator tots (thawed in fridge)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs beaten
2 cups shredded cheese
2 cups ham, or bacon, sausage (optional)
Preheat oven to 350. Mix together thawed tator tots, milk and eggs. Mix in 2 cups cheese. Mix in meat if using. Spray a 13x9 in pan with cooking spray or use 1 tbsp of butter to grease the pan. Top with any remaining cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
|
|
|
|
Post by flamingo on Sept 5, 2017 16:57:54 GMT -6
Breakfast Casserole
1 pound sausage (I use Jimmy Dean)
9 eggs, slightly beaten
3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3 slices bread cut into 1/4" cubes (sandwich bread is fine)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Brown and crumble sausage; drain grease. Mix eggs, milk, mustard, and salt. Stir in bread cubes, sausage and cheese. Pour mixture into greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour.
|
|
|
|
Post by flamingo on Sept 5, 2017 16:58:24 GMT -6
waitwhat that does sound good--all my favorite good groups combined!
|
|
