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Need menu help for child's birthday party
I'm having trouble coming up with the menu for our daughter's 2nd birthday. I never know if it's better to cater to the kids or adults in terms of the menu. Here's the background: There will be almost 20 people (3 will be kids) at the party and it's very casual - family and a few close friends. Her birthday party has a Minnie Mouse theme and we were originally trying to do everything "mini". However, I'm thinking it's getting too hard.
We're having Mac and Cheese Bites and a salad with both options. Option 1 main dish is getting chicken nuggets/popcorn chicken from Chick-Fil-A (along with dipping sauces). Option 2 main dish is a BBQ chicken slider and Ham and Cheese slider (obviously sandwiches). The kids would obviously prefer option 1 and the adults, option 2.
Any suggestions of which option to go with? Any other suggestions? Do I need to add more food? Should I do appetizers (was thinking of doing mini crab cakes, but I don't know if they'll "fit" with the rest of the menu).
Re: Need menu help for child's birthday party
If the ratio is 17 adults to 3 children, it seems obvious to me (disclaimer: not a mom, know nothing about children) to feed the adults and have a couple things on the side for the children.
Additionally, I don't know anyone alive who will turn down CFA. Good food is ageless. Mac & cheese and a salad sound good.
I don't think you need something as substantial as crab cakes for an app. I don't know that you need apps at all... I'm interested to hear what the other girls say.
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The numbers def suggest that you cater to adults. With that said, I know a lot of CFA fans too.
I wouldn't do crab cakes AND nuggets. How about chips and dip?
Go for the adults. You could leave some chicken without BBQ sauce and mac and cheese will be fine for a main as well. I think you should add some sort of side or veggie tray.
As for apps, it depends on the length of the party. For a couple of hours I wouldn't bother. Any longer and I might do something simple- cheese, nuts, etc.
I dont think you need apps if you serve food within the first half hour. One thing I remember is being at a party (kids bday party) where they didnt serve us food for like 3 hours and we were all like ~ what the heck... this party should be over by now and we've done nothing! lol
You could mix your main dish options: CFA chicken/sauces and make the Ham & Cheese Sliders. I like pp suggestions for veggie tray.
Crab cakes definitely dont fit the menu.