I did not get more water and there was plenty left over. People mostly drank the hot apple cider and the kids drank juice boxes (the one thing I did add).

Did you at least get more water? If not, I doubt your guests were satisfied.

OP here - just thought I would report back. I stuck with my gut that my original plan would be enough food and was right. We had a little left over of everything and feel confident that our guests were satisfied. Thanks DCUM.

Definitely not enough food. I would add 2 more platters. One more for the adults and another for the kids.

It's not over a meal time so I don't think you need sandwiches for the kids. And most kids will eat tons of fruit and cheese

Also finger foods for kids. The platters will appeal to adults but not kids. Can you do mini sandwiches?

I always count guests and then assume 2 bottles of water per guest. I'd also nix apple cider and add juice boxes.

More water, one more gallon of cider

More water, otherwise fine.

Definitely need more water. I'd double it.

I agree you def need more water! At least one bottle per person even with the cider.

Perfect. (Only suggestion I have is: Maybe a little more bottled water; maybe 36 mini bottles instead of 24 regular sized bottles. Kids will drink it too if they are running around and hot and sweaty.)

Birthday party for a 3 year old, about 20 adult guests and 20 children ages 2-5. Party is from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM at a playground with an indoor party room. Kids will paint pumpkins and play outside. We are serving:

Large cheese, fruit and cracker platter
Small platter with pita, hummus, baba ghanouj, feta and olives
Some chips, goldfish, etc
Fresh baked pumpkin bread
Birthday cake
2 gallons hot apple cider
24 small bottles of water

Are we good?