I am a foreigner and I have only been to a few kids' parties so far, I could really use some advice on Scottish etiquette.
I have many questions so I would greatly appreciate even if you feel to give a feedback on just one _
For a 4y old party from 1-3pm (face paint and bouncy castle as entertainment). Separate room to eat food.
Q1 At what time should I serve snacks/cake?
2pm to make sure all guests are in? 1.30 cause kids would be hungry?
Would you give your kids lunch before heading to a 1 o'clock party?
2.30 to eat and finish the party after the cake?
Q2 Kids food is included in the hall but for adults I would need to make it, would be rude if I just provide soft drinks for adults?
Should I pay for their coffees/teas from the venue's cafeteria?
Q3 Where I lived we used to make a large cake that adults and kids could eat after the savoury buffet but here some parties gave the cake with the party bag. It was a mess to take away a slice of cake in the car....is there a good reason to not just eat it during the party?
Q4 Never seen party bags where I was before, just a gift for the birthday kid. Here at one party we got a lot of cheap toys (lost in 1 day), at another we got a posh felt basket with an expensive book and choc. How much is the average spending on these bags?
I was thinking to invite her whole pre-school class but cost is adding up :/
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Valacirca77 · 28/07/2018 21:48
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