Menu for small GTG with neighbors

Wingit

We'll have about 10 (one toddler, one teen) adults come over after dinner.  We did this in the spring and just had one app, a homemade cobbler type of dessert with ice cream & sangria & limeade. 

Now I'd like to have everyone over again to catch up during the holidays this Fri night.   Check out my menu:
- Sweedish meatballs (I already have the meatballs on hand)
- chex mix
- a warm cranberry cake w/ whipped cream
- raspberry thumb prints
- potato chip cookies (like a pecan sandie w/ a little saltiness)
- wine
- coffee

Is that enough or do I need more?  I usually drink some coffee from Costco but maybe I should buy some Starbucks to brew or something special?  Do I need a hot chocolate? 

6fsn

I think that sounds fine.  I wouldn't buy special coffee, but maybe set out some Bailey's or kahlua or other mix in.  I wouldn't worry about hot chocolate, but another thought might be hot apple cider (if nothing else it smells sooooo good).

cwmoss82

I would add crackers and cheese.  Some folks might not eat meatballs.  That way they'd have something a little more hearty to snack on than chex mix.  I just put out a couple different kinds with cheese knives and crackers... that way its super easy and the cheese won't go bad if it doesn't all get eaten (like pre-cut slices would).

SA7206

If people are coming over after dinner, then I would skip the meatballs and chex mix.  I would just make it desserts and drinks.  I would add a bowl with fruit (clementines, grapes, (easy to eat fruit) and nuts for people to snack on as well.

 I don't think you need hot chocolate.  Do coffee, tea, and wine.

**I might swap one of your dessert options for a chocolate option.

 

wldktz10

I agree with PP that some liquors would be a good addition. Also, I might set out some hot chocolate or tea packets to give people that option and have a teapot with hot water out. This way you don't have to make anything, but if someone else wants it (because there are even adults who don't like coffee), it's there.

dougsbestgirl

I think cheese and crackers would be a good addition. 

The meatballs are fine.  Some people might want something a little heartier.

I swap one of the cookie options for something with chocolate (either cookie or brownie).

You don't need to buy any special coffee. I don't think you need to make hot chocolate but I like pp idea of having some packets of hot chocolate and tea out for people to make if they prefer that to coffee.  I also think Bailey's and Kahula would be good to have around.  

Wingit

Thanks girls!  I'll add a chocolate dessert and packets of hot chocolate.  Maybe I'll replace the cranberry cake with a chocolate peppermint.