S/O another birthday party rant-- do they make birthday party venues that serve good food?

[Anonymous]

I just attended another party with DS (not drop off) and there was the usual pizza for kids and parents.
What I wouldn't give for a venue that would have a decent lunch for the parents!!

[Anonymous]

I like pizza.

I also like "good" food, but it's a birthday party, and I enjoy eating the pizza. Plus, while keeping an eye on kids, pizza is much easier to eat than a sandwich or salad that demands a fork.

[Anonymous]

Are you kidding?

The party isn't for you. Buy your own damn lunch. And if the parents are thoughtful enough to provide pizza for the parents too, be grateful.

[Anonymous]

At other people's birthday parties, if you don't like the pizza (and I often don't), then don't eat it. Same with the birthday cake.

For your child's birthday party, choose a venue that will allow you to bring in your own food.

[Anonymous]

I have gone to so many birthday parties over two kids. Never once has it crossed my mind to think the hosts should have provided a better lunch for me, the adult!!!! Maybe at a 1-year old party in someone's home, the food for the adults is a priority (and really those parties are for adults anyway). But a party at a venue? Get real, OP.

[Anonymous]

OP here. My point was simply that I would think venues could make a decent business offering good food for adults too.

If you are a host, and it is not a drop off party and the party is during lunchtime, I don't think it's out of the question to expect that the adults will be fed as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. My point was simply that I would think venues could make a decent business offering good food for adults too.

If you are a host, and it is not a drop off party and the party is during lunchtime, I don't think it's out of the question to expect that the adults will be fed as well.

Are you out of your mind??

[Anonymous]

I was actually impressed with the food at the American Girl Cafe' but because of the price it was a VERY small party....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. My point was simply that I would think venues could make a decent business offering good food for adults too.

If you are a host, and it is not a drop off party and the party is during lunchtime, I don't think it's out of the question to expect that the adults will be fed as well.

You were fed - pizza. Standard party fare. If it doesn't meet your expectations, open your own foodie/party venue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. My point was simply that I would think venues could make a decent business offering good food for adults too.

If you are a host, and it is not a drop off party and the party is during lunchtime, I don't think it's out of the question to expect that the adults will be fed as well.

Really? Most venues you bring in your own food or order pizzas to be delivered. How many kid party venues are in the business of making food too? Maybe at a bowling party, the venue makes food too (which probably sucks). And it gets expensive buying enough food for kids and adults. Even pizza.

I always provide lunch for the adults too and most (not all) parties I've been to, the hosts do the same. But it's not a basic human right or anything. If they don't offer lunch, you eat when you get home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. My point was simply that I would think venues could make a decent business offering good food for adults too.

If you are a host, and it is not a drop off party and the party is during lunchtime, I don't think it's out of the question to expect that the adults will be fed as well.

No, they wouldn't make "decent business" offering better food. Food cost margins are pretty low & the more options, the more waste & the more money tied in inventory.

[Anonymous]

Usually the pizza is not provided by the venue. People order it because it is cheap, easy, and kids like it.

I'm confused ... Were you expected to stay and there was not enough pizza for the adults? Or you wanted something better since you stayed and don't like pizza?

[Anonymous]

I don't know why people are getting angry at the OP. She asked a very reasonable question.

Yes, I think that birthday venues should give a better choice for food rather than the standard pizza. Maybe they can collaborate with the next door eatery/restaurant etc.

I usually have parties at my house because I can serve a proper lunch for the parents as well as pizza for the kids.

There are also some venues that do not have any food but allow you to get food from outside. That allows you to have some sandwich platters and other appetizers brought in from outside as well as pizza and cake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why people are getting angry at the OP. She asked a very reasonable question.

Yes, I think that birthday venues should give a better choice for food rather than the standard pizza. Maybe they can collaborate with the next door eatery/restaurant etc.

I usually have parties at my house because I can serve a proper lunch for the parents as well as pizza for the kids.

There are also some venues that do not have any food but allow you to get food from outside. That allows you to have some sandwich platters and other appetizers brought in from outside as well as pizza and cake.

She didn't ask a question. She bitched about the pizza she's being served at birthday parties for children. Which made her sound entitled and obnoxious.

It's terrific that you want to go above and beyond and serve the adults a nice lunch. I am sure your guests are sincerely grateful and appreciative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you kidding?

The party isn't for you. Buy your own damn lunch. And if the parents are thoughtful enough to provide pizza for the parents too, be grateful.

This is how I feel. When I take my daughter to a birthday party, I don't eat.