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[quote=Anonymous]As a guest, I don't mind no food parties, but I appreciate warning if the party includes some or all of a common mealtime (12-1 or after 5), because I was taught that it's rude to bring your own food to someone else's house/event (excepting severe allergies, etc.).  However, I try to always have some snacks on me for my DS that would usually tide him over, and I would NEVER complain in anything other than a totally anonymous forum.

As a host, I do personally think providing appropriate refreshments is important to a good event.  For me, that would be meal-appropriate food between 12-1 or after 5, and heavy snacks at all other times.  If I selected a venue that didn't allow for food, or (due to budget reasons) a mealtime where I could get away with just cake (1:30-4:30), I would make sure to state so on the invitation: "cake and punch will be served" (assuming most people will get the implication that nothing else will be available).

For the record, I think this applies to ALL events, not just kids events.  Its just good hosting.  For kids parties, if they aren't drop-off, I would absolutely include enough food for the parents.  For dropoff parties, however, I'd only include food for the parents if they indicated they would stay. (Though I always like to have a little extra food on hand--I'd much rather have leftovers than run out.)[/quote]

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