non-pizza kid party dinner (at pool)

[Anonymous]

I also always say what's going to be served so people with restrictions know in advance. I think that's what's owed people as a basic courtesy, not covering every possible food restriction.

Pizza or chick fil-a. A lot of the other suggestions are too messy to serve and eat, too much work. or a bunch of kids aren't going to eat it.

And btw, the kids probably aren't bored of pizza at all.

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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.

Wow, I think you're the inconsiderate person who deserves an eye roll here. I was taught that as a host I should do everything in my power to accommodate all of my guests -- veg or non-veg, big or little, and even allergies (although those were not as common when I was a child).

+1 I was also taught to be a polite host. How big a deal is it to simply mention to the guests what the food options will be so that the vegetarians can bring their own? Eye-rolling PP is the snowflake if he/she feels this is such a burden.

I always mention what I'm serving in the invite. "Chicken nuggets, fruit, and cake will be served."

If you feel the need to eat ahead of time, or pack food, that is fine. Pizza excludes vegans and those with dairy allergy. We can't accommodate everyone. Thankfully we live in the suburbs and I don't know any vegetarians.

A lot of people in the suburbs are vegetarian. They probably know you don't approve and don't say anything. If you live in a huge house in the suburbs and can afford it, there is no excuse not to have some food at a party. Chicken nuggets, fruit and cake is not a full meal.

I live in Springfield, VA - you can’t get more suburban than that- and am a vegetarian. That statement is quite funny to me ?

[Anonymous]

What does the suburbs have to do with vegetarians? LOL. We live in Centreville and I know a bunch.

[Anonymous]

You can do deli platters and rolls and have people make their own sandwiches.

[Anonymous]

If your DC is a vegetarian or has dietary limitations, like my DC, please consider packing your own food when your DC go to a party. Unless it's a severe food allergy. It's not reasonable to ask the host to provide a certain food just for one kid. I always ask the host what will be served then pack DC food accordingly (entree and cake).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also always say what's going to be served so people with restrictions know in advance. I think that's what's owed people as a basic courtesy, not covering every possible food restriction.

Pizza or chick fil-a. A lot of the other suggestions are too messy to serve and eat, too much work. or a bunch of kids aren't going to eat it.

And btw, the kids probably aren't bored of pizza at all.

We had subway. All the kids and parents ate. I worried I got too much and it was all gone. Meat eaters and vegetarians happy. Had a few other dishes and sides for those who don't eat sandwiches/low carb. If you are hosting a party and serving dinner, you make sure your guests can eat. Otherwise, you are either really cheap, really selfish or really inconsiderate and lazy (except if its a money issue).

[Anonymous]

Kids barely eat during a pool party. I would have pizza delivered and call it a day. I wouldn't bother picking up a deli order & finding out dietary restrictions or mess with wet people making their own sandwiches. Grab a variety of individual mini bags of chips to throw in a big basket & a fruit tray.

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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.

Wow, I think you're the inconsiderate person who deserves an eye roll here. I was taught that as a host I should do everything in my power to accommodate all of my guests -- veg or non-veg, big or little, and even allergies (although those were not as common when I was a child).

+1 I was also taught to be a polite host. How big a deal is it to simply mention to the guests what the food options will be so that the vegetarians can bring their own? Eye-rolling PP is the snowflake if he/she feels this is such a burden.

I always mention what I'm serving in the invite. "Chicken nuggets, fruit, and cake will be served."

If you feel the need to eat ahead of time, or pack food, that is fine. Pizza excludes vegans and those with dairy allergy. We can't accommodate everyone. Thankfully we live in the suburbs and I don't know any vegetarians.

A lot of people in the suburbs are vegetarian. They probably know you don't approve and don't say anything. If you live in a huge house in the suburbs and can afford it, there is no excuse not to have some food at a party. Chicken nuggets, fruit and cake is not a full meal.

I live in Springfield, VA - you can’t get more suburban than that- and am a vegetarian. That statement is quite funny to me ?

As an omnivore with many vegetarian friends who lives in a little house in the suburbs, because it costs less than a little house in the city, I don't know which is weirder the stereotype that we all have huge houses, or the stereotype that we all eat meat.

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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.

Wow, I think you're the inconsiderate person who deserves an eye roll here. I was taught that as a host I should do everything in my power to accommodate all of my guests -- veg or non-veg, big or little, and even allergies (although those were not as common when I was a child).

+1 I was also taught to be a polite host. How big a deal is it to simply mention to the guests what the food options will be so that the vegetarians can bring their own? Eye-rolling PP is the snowflake if he/she feels this is such a burden.

I always mention what I'm serving in the invite. "Chicken nuggets, fruit, and cake will be served."

If you feel the need to eat ahead of time, or pack food, that is fine. Pizza excludes vegans and those with dairy allergy. We can't accommodate everyone. Thankfully we live in the suburbs and I don't know any vegetarians.

What? Suburbs.dobt have vegetarians? This is not a new urban , avocado toast loving trend. Hahaha. My hometown has 2 vegetarian restaurants with a population of 50k people. It's not even suburban bc there are no.big cities around. You are ridiculous

[Anonymous]

Just have the plain sandwiches and skip the lettuce. Yes, it’s too messy for the pool. Write on the invite what will be served.

There are so many threads complaining that parties offer meals and birthdays need to go back to being simple. Here we have people complaining that OP isn’t offering a full meal to everyone.

It’s a pain and why we do cheap pizza with sides of chicken for birthdays. The kids always eat it. The adults rarely eat at child parties and it doesn’t matter if it is pizza or other food.

[Anonymous]

Our friends did pulled pork kept warm in the crockpot with slider rolls. I can’t remember the sides. Most parents had stayed so they could make a plate for their kids.

[Anonymous]

Things we’ve loved: chipotle, chick fil-a, qdoba, veggie sushi platter

[Anonymous]

Heres your spread:

1. Bring a foldable table and tablecloth for setting the food.
2. If there are enough tables far enough away from the pool, preset with tablecloths, plates, napkins, forks
3. Food Spread : Two Large Fruit Bowls, Two Large Veggie Trays, Three Sandwich Wrap Trays (Turkey, Ham. Vegetarian) , Bottled Waters ( small ones 80 pack from Costco should do it), and a Cookie Tray. Juice boxes if you are feeling froggy.

All of these can be delivered by Costco to the poolsite if you plan it right. Good luck!

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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.

Wow, I think you're the inconsiderate person who deserves an eye roll here. I was taught that as a host I should do everything in my power to accommodate all of my guests -- veg or non-veg, big or little, and even allergies (although those were not as common when I was a child).

+1 I was also taught to be a polite host. How big a deal is it to simply mention to the guests what the food options will be so that the vegetarians can bring their own? Eye-rolling PP is the snowflake if he/she feels this is such a burden.

I always mention what I'm serving in the invite. "Chicken nuggets, fruit, and cake will be served."

If you feel the need to eat ahead of time, or pack food, that is fine. Pizza excludes vegans and those with dairy allergy. We can't accommodate everyone. Thankfully we live in the suburbs and I don't know any vegetarians.

A lot of people in the suburbs are vegetarian. They probably know you don't approve and don't say anything. If you live in a huge house in the suburbs and can afford it, there is no excuse not to have some food at a party. Chicken nuggets, fruit and cake is not a full meal.

I live in Springfield, VA - you can’t get more suburban than that- and am a vegetarian. That statement is quite funny to me ?

I’m the pp. I’m sure there are vegetarians out here. But they don’t expect me to provide something special for them at a kids party. People are used to bringing separate food for allergies or what not. But my kids are 8 and 11 and in all those years truly I don’t know a single friend of either of my kids that wouldn’t inhale Chick-fil-A nuggets.

My comment on the suburbs is that people are not food-weird out here. We pack regular school lunches (Sandwich, chips, fruit, drink), and we don’t flip out if the kids have goldfish and juice boxes. Nobody cares if the milk you serve is organic. I’m so glad I don’t have to parent with some of the people on this thread.

[Anonymous]

I cannot believe some of the comments I am seeing on here! I think that it is extremely rude not to provide substantial food that all of your guests can eat. Whenever I am hosting an event or choosing a restaurant to meet friends at, I always ask about allergies or dietary restrictions. The vegetarian should not have to just eat salad or cheese and crackers and gluten-free people should not have to bring their own food! In my circle of friends, most of them are vegetarian and/or gluten-free for a variety of reasons (both health and moral) and all of them have stories of going to family gatherings or parties with friends and not having anything to eat because the host refused to accommodate them despite knowing about their restrictions. Don't be like these people; either provide something substantial for all of your guests or don't host!

Also, please do not get Chick-Fil-A. They do not support gay rights. Many people I know would not eat food from there or let their kids eat it. I boycott it!