Birthday party food for adults - lunchtime party

[Anonymous]

Throwing DS’s 5th birthday in a couple weeks and need to figure out what to do for the adults food-wise since the party is from 12-2pm. In our school/circle one parent usually stays at the party (vs drop off) and we are expecting around 25 kids so want to make sure there is some adult food as well since most will likely be hanging in the party room.

The question is what to serve since it seems like everyone has dietary preferences and I know several moms are on crazy diets in the new year. Anything like sandwiches or bagels are out (along with pizza, of course which is what the venue serves the kids). Should I get like a cheese platter, veggies and hummus and a fruit platter and call it a day?

How much of a “lunch” are you expecting for a 12-2pm party and what do you prefer to eat ideally - especially for those who are healthy eaters.

[Anonymous]

Get the patters and a couple extra pizzas if that’s what you’re getting the kids.

[Anonymous]

I don't think you have to cater to every dieter...just have some veggies or a salad. Keto/vegan people will likely eat earlier.

[Anonymous]

If someone is on a diet, then they will not be planning/expecting to eat at a kid's party anyway. Just buy a couple extra pizzas and a veggie tray.

[Anonymous]

The platters and extra pizza maybe sounds great. I'd be thrilled if I could have some veggiesm/hummus/fruit at something like that. Thank you for thinking of what the adult guests will want as well.

[Anonymous]

I never eat at kid parties. I do brunch on weekends, and don't need to be fed every two hours.

Just serve whatever you'd want for lunch.

[Anonymous]

I usually have sandwiches or make your own platter, a salad, cut veggies with hummus and fresh fruit(with pizza).

[Anonymous]

No one ever eats at kid parties. I would get a platter of Sandwiches and call it day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one ever eats at kid parties. I would get a platter of Sandwiches and call it day.

Yeah. OP, don't overthink this. You can't be expected to remember which friend is cutting out dairy for the new year and which is doing a Whole 30 and which doesn't like gluten and which only eats round food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The platters and extra pizza maybe sounds great. I'd be thrilled if I could have some veggiesm/hummus/fruit at something like that. Thank you for thinking of what the adult guests will want as well.

+1

I’ll also take a cake pop.

[Anonymous]

No woman at these events in the privileged parts of this area wants to be seen eating at a party. So you’ll get a chorus of high pitched no thank yous. Most likely there will be a couple guys with slight pot bellies who are looking to sneak a slice of pizza in.

[Anonymous]

Just order an extra pizza or two and have some sodas and water. You’ll probably have a few dads grab a slice and the drinks are a nice gesture. But thank you for being a good host and having food available for all people present.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The platters and extra pizza maybe sounds great. I'd be thrilled if I could have some veggiesm/hummus/fruit at something like that. Thank you for thinking of what the adult guests will want as well.

+1

I’ll also take a cake pop.

Heh, heh...

[Anonymous]

Get a reasonable amount of food for adults to eat if they want. It’s far, far worse to be remembered as the party without enough food and drink—even if very few people indulge.

[Anonymous]

Fruit plate
Veggies hummus plate (NOT veggie dip, nobody eats it!)
Cheese meat plate
You could do crackers if you want

I appreciate when fruit/veggies are available for adults, but I’ve also seen plenty of kids who didn’t like pizza (or tried whatever was offered and didn’t like it). I try to get one veggie and 1-2 fruit onto a kid’s plate. If adults aren’t eating as much, I let kids (with me) get more fruit/veggie.