non-pizza kid party dinner (at pool)

[Jkirsh64]

I agree with mini sandwiches. I would do turkey/cheese and maybe some with sunbutter. Add fruit kabobs, chips and maybe veggies/dip.

[Anonymous]

Jkirsh64 wrote:I agree with mini sandwiches. I would do turkey/cheese and maybe some with sunbutter. Add fruit kabobs, chips and maybe veggies/dip.

Agree. Wegman's can do a kid sandwich platter too if you want to make it easy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it were me I’d put in a order for fried chicken at our local grocery/deli and have DH or a friend run and get it at mealtime. At least half drumsticks.

Then bring a fruit tray, veg platter, cheese/crackers.

Vegetarians can snack on the side items. I am also tired of pizza.

At least a vegetarian can eat pizza. Its very uncomfortable if others are eating meal and you cannot. I don't care if there is no food but please say no vegetarian food so we can eat a meal in advanced or we have to eat one after we leave or mine will get hungry and ask to leave the party early, which annoys the host.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it were me I’d put in a order for fried chicken at our local grocery/deli and have DH or a friend run and get it at mealtime. At least half drumsticks.

Then bring a fruit tray, veg platter, cheese/crackers.

Vegetarians can snack on the side items. I am also tired of pizza.

At least a vegetarian can eat pizza. Its very uncomfortable if others are eating meal and you cannot. I don't care if there is no food but please say no vegetarian food so we can eat a meal in advanced or we have to eat one after we leave or mine will get hungry and ask to leave the party early, which annoys the host.

OK, snowflake.

[Anonymous]

6’ sub

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it were me I’d put in a order for fried chicken at our local grocery/deli and have DH or a friend run and get it at mealtime. At least half drumsticks.

Then bring a fruit tray, veg platter, cheese/crackers.

Vegetarians can snack on the side items. I am also tired of pizza.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of good ideas here. I’d search for delivery places near the pool and see what you come up with. If there is a Mexican place cheese quesadillas are a great idea IMO. Many will also setup a small taco bar. Or would DH be able to go and pick food up at all? So many places have to-go options in bulk. Chicken or BBQ could also be great, depending on what you get. These options are obviously more expensive but you might be surprised. You can still bring a fresh fruit platter etc to supplement. Chick fil a is also a good idea for sure.

Otherwise, I agree with “slider” type sandwiches. Turkey, ham etc. Maybe a few plain cheese ones also.

Nothing wrong with cheese quesadillas, but they’re so blandly American that you can get them almost anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it were me I’d put in a order for fried chicken at our local grocery/deli and have DH or a friend run and get it at mealtime. At least half drumsticks.

Then bring a fruit tray, veg platter, cheese/crackers.

Vegetarians can snack on the side items. I am also tired of pizza.

At least a vegetarian can eat pizza. Its very uncomfortable if others are eating meal and you cannot. I don't care if there is no food but please say no vegetarian food so we can eat a meal in advanced or we have to eat one after we leave or mine will get hungry and ask to leave the party early, which annoys the host.

OK, snowflake.

I’m a NP and you’re being a jerk. Vegetarianism is common enough that you should plan on at least a couple families being veg. I also try to make sure there are options that aren’t really clearly non-Kosher or non-Halal— even though I have none of those dietary restrictions. But then again, I’m a good host.

[Anonymous]

Hummus and pita
Stuffed grape leaves
Falafel balls
Veggie platter
Fruit platter
Cheese and crackers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it were me I’d put in a order for fried chicken at our local grocery/deli and have DH or a friend run and get it at mealtime. At least half drumsticks.

Then bring a fruit tray, veg platter, cheese/crackers.

Vegetarians can snack on the side items. I am also tired of pizza.

At least a vegetarian can eat pizza. Its very uncomfortable if others are eating meal and you cannot. I don't care if there is no food but please say no vegetarian food so we can eat a meal in advanced or we have to eat one after we leave or mine will get hungry and ask to leave the party early, which annoys the host.

How is fruit, vegetables, cheese and crackers no vegetarian food?

I agree that if you served something like meat chili and nothing else, then yes warn people. But cheese and crackers is an entree in my mind.

[Anonymous]

OP back - thanks everyone. I like the idea of Hawaiian bun sandwiches - I’m just afraid of having to pick up soggy buns and lettuce shreds all evening.
If we end up serving something that a guest can’t eat b/c of an allergy or dietary restriction, we always have a special item for them.

[Anonymous]

Get a Costco tray of sandwiches.

Having said that, my kids got a kick out the Subway super long sandwich.

[Anonymous]

We had cheese quesadillas, build your own shredded chicken tacos, black beans, chips and salsa for my son’s 5th BD

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it were me I’d put in a order for fried chicken at our local grocery/deli and have DH or a friend run and get it at mealtime. At least half drumsticks.

Then bring a fruit tray, veg platter, cheese/crackers.

Vegetarians can snack on the side items. I am also tired of pizza.

At least a vegetarian can eat pizza. Its very uncomfortable if others are eating meal and you cannot. I don't care if there is no food but please say no vegetarian food so we can eat a meal in advanced or we have to eat one after we leave or mine will get hungry and ask to leave the party early, which annoys the host.

How is fruit, vegetables, cheese and crackers no vegetarian food?

I agree that if you served something like meat chili and nothing else, then yes warn people. But cheese and crackers is an entree in my mind.

That's not a meal. That's a snack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get a Costco tray of sandwiches.

Having said that, my kids got a kick out the Subway super long sandwich.

We got subway platters. They were better as we could get a huge mix. Everyone told me most adults don't eat. We didn't have any left and we way over ordered.