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Menu for my son's birthday party...

tazluvrtazluvr member
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So, my son's first birthday party is Saturday. It's with a bunch of friends in the backyard. Very low-key. It starts at 2 p.m. I originally thought we'd have sandwich wraps, pasta salad, fruit and cake. However, I got the quote from the caterer and he wants to charge me $500!!! Minus the cake! So, that's out. I don't have a lot of help, and I don't want to grill or cook myself.So, if you were going to a party at 2 p.m., would you expect sandwiches/a meal? Or do you think I could get away with having some snacks, veggies, fruit tray and cake? I don't want stress on myself and I don't want to blow the bank!Thank you!!!  (i posted this on the parenting board, so if you read it already, sorry..I just need some more responses!)  
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  • susanmosleysusanmosley member
    Yes, at 2:00 I think you could get by with snacks/appetizers and cake.  Without a doubt.
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  • mollymay38mollymay38

    How many people are coming? Could you get sandwich wraps at the local grocery store? We did something similar to supplement some food I made for a Super Bowl party once. We had an entire tray of sandwiches, and it was very reasonable. Then you could have fruit, snacks, dips etc.

    $500 does seem like a lot! 

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  • babypuplovebabypuplove
    How many people did you invite?  $500 sounds reasonable for 100 people, but I'm guessing you aren't hosting 100 people.  You could easily get away with just some apps and cake, but if you want to do wraps/lunch food, just go to Costco and get some trays of food.  They have shrimp cocktail, wraps, etc, and each tray is maybe $20-$30.  You could also order Chick-Fil-A trays, which we did for DD's 1st bday party (about 40 people), and everyone loved them.  I think we spent about $150ish for 3 trays, if I'm remembering correctly.  
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  • jenifairiesjenifairies

    Holy cow. It depends on your guests. I know my family expects food anytime! But 2pm isn't a 'meal' time, so I think you could get away with just apps.

    We had Alaina's party at the park - 30 people. I paid 75 for a chicken nugget party tray from chik fil a, made a pasta salad myself (I have a recipe if you want it), a tray with grapes, strawberries and watermelon, and some bags of chips. Including the tray, we spent less than $200.

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  • JCMJCM member

    We are having DD's birthday party on Saturday at 2:00 as well... 

     Wow! $500 does seem a bit steep.  Due to the time you really don't have to serve a meal; however, I can understand wanting to provide some food.

    I would call somewhere like Corner Bakery or a local deli and let them know what you are looking for. I'm not sure how many people you are expecting but I'm sure you can get a few wraps, a pasta salad & a fruit tray for cheaper than that.  Or go to your grocery store deli and let them know what you are looking for.  

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  • als33als33
    yes, definitely!  at my dd's party in two weeks i'm only serving cupcakes, ice cream, and one dip.  i don't think people should assume to eat a full meal at 2 in the afternoon. 
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  • lms_bridelms_bride

    Ha ha, we are also having our son's birthday party this Saturday, but at 3 instead of 2.  I do not think you need to provide a meal.  A variety of appetizers + cake + drinks is more than enough.  For my son's 1st birthday party last year I ordered a lavosh tray from Safeway and made everything else myself.  It was just appetizers like dips, chips, fruit, goldfish (for the kids), etc.  I ordered the cake from our wedding cake lady and it was like $30.  Do not feel like you have to go overboard on the food! 

    For our son's 2nd birthday party this Saturday (about 10-12 people, no kids besides him) I am doing 3 appetizers + drinks + ice cream sundaes in lieu of cake.  

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