Page 2 | Food for three year old's party - have I forgotten anything?

owlll · 2025-01-21T12:32:18+00:00

Sandwiches Breadsticks Party rings Pom bear Veggie straws Home made cupcakes plain Apple juice Orange juice Water Melon Watermelon Blueberries Cucumber Red pepper Carrot sticks Birthday cake to take home. Guessing this is ok? Have I missed anything glaringly obvious?

Emilianoo · 22/01/2025 09:11

OP: have I forgot anything from this menu?

Most responses: yeah I'd remove this, add this, too many of that...

OP: no I'm confident in my choices thank you.

Literally the post pointless thread I've ever read on here.

Tink3rbell30 · 22/01/2025 08:28

Why so short and rude?

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owlll · 22/01/2025 03:24

Growlybear83 · 21/01/2025 21:50

@owlll I don't think anyone is suggesting that you serve hot food, but cold pizza and chicken nuggets/goujons always go down well. Children always seem to prefer both to sandwiches.

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Growlybear83 · 21/01/2025 21:50

@owlll I don't think anyone is suggesting that you serve hot food, but cold pizza and chicken nuggets/goujons always go down well. Children always seem to prefer both to sandwiches.

InWalksBarberalla · 21/01/2025 21:45

Where is the the fairy bread and honey joys?

Poppyseeds79 · 21/01/2025 21:38

I'd also add hummus or a yogurt dip - put a few spoons out so they can be added on to plates.

Tink3rbell30 · 21/01/2025 21:21

Cold chicken nuggets/goujons and pizza are lovely.

Emilianoo · 21/01/2025 19:12

owlll · 21/01/2025 15:34

Cold goujons? Good grief

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Judgey much

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owlll · 21/01/2025 18:36

Have added some mini fingers, animal biscuits, mini digestives

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Muddypawsies · 21/01/2025 18:07

I’d add chocolate biscuits and take out the water melon if it was me, but you sound like you know what you’re doing!

takealettermsjones · 21/01/2025 17:56

owlll · 21/01/2025 16:09

Don't want double dipping.

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Pre-filled paper cups/disposable shot glasses etc

Honeypickle · 21/01/2025 17:16

The food sounds great! But don’t forget paper napkins, paper cups, knife for the cake, matches and birthday candles! And black bags to clear up all the mess afterwards.

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owlll · 21/01/2025 17:12

LionAndEmperor13 · 21/01/2025 16:39

I would definitely add margherita pizza, and another sweet item (as a PP said chocolate fingers are good, or chocolate matchsticks).
I always used to also do a parents' table, people were very appreciative - often you're so busy getting your DC ready for the party that you forget to eat something yourself! Again maybe just a couple of slices of pizza each.

Not doing any hot food

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owlll · 21/01/2025 17:12

pimplebum · 21/01/2025 16:27

Way to much fruit it’s expensive and won’t get eaten
just been to a party and each plate had grapes carrots and most of it went in the bin

keep it simple

It will get eaten, I know these kids

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Bollihobs · 21/01/2025 17:08

I'd ditch the red pepper in case a child handles that and then their eyes........

zizza · 21/01/2025 16:46

Don't forget to cater for vegans even if none of the confirmed attendants are, and spare party bags for those who haven't RSVP'd, just in case they turn up (not really - if you know, you know 😉)

Mummyslittlegiraffe · 21/01/2025 16:45

At the recent 4 and 5 year old parties I’ve been too (and hosted), melon and baby plum tomatoes, followed by any other fruit you can pick up like grapes goes quicker than anything else.

At a catered by the venue party last week, loads of sandwiches and pretty much all the sausage rolls were left.

Cake I find is very much child specific, mine will eat any sprinkles etc on the top, but not touch the actual cakes. Personally, if you have party rings or chocolate fingers and are doing birthday cake I wouldn’t bother with any cupcakes, especially if they won’t be appealing to the parents!

Growlybear83 · 21/01/2025 16:43

Oooh yes, I'd forgotten about chicken gougons and chocolate fingers! I think they are fairly essential!

LionAndEmperor13 · 21/01/2025 16:39

I would definitely add margherita pizza, and another sweet item (as a PP said chocolate fingers are good, or chocolate matchsticks).
I always used to also do a parents' table, people were very appreciative - often you're so busy getting your DC ready for the party that you forget to eat something yourself! Again maybe just a couple of slices of pizza each.

pimplebum · 21/01/2025 16:27

Way to much fruit it’s expensive and won’t get eaten
just been to a party and each plate had grapes carrots and most of it went in the bin

keep it simple

bookmarket · 21/01/2025 16:22

It's 20 years since I catered for my DDs 3 year old birthday party but I remember using a teddy bear cutter to cut the sandwiches into shapes and they all got eaten. There was admittedly waste but I think I just cut enough for two sandwiches each. Jam and cream cheese.

I agree they do eat fruit and veg sticks at that age as they're so used to getty them as a snack at nursery or preschool.

Tink3rbell30 · 21/01/2025 16:11

Where's the sausage rolls? 😋

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owlll · 21/01/2025 16:09

takealettermsjones · 21/01/2025 15:57

Diluted squash is better for toddlers' teeth and stomachs than fruit juice, or so I was told by a paediatric dietician. Obviously water or milk is better, but it's a party 😄

I thought the things missing from the list were something to dip the breadsticks/carrots/cucumber in, and some protein.

Don't want double dipping.

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Tallulahbelle1038 · 21/01/2025 16:09

All sounds a great selection I’d just add some hummus for the comber and carrot sticks and some strawberries!

takealettermsjones · 21/01/2025 15:57

Diluted squash is better for toddlers' teeth and stomachs than fruit juice, or so I was told by a paediatric dietician. Obviously water or milk is better, but it's a party 😄

I thought the things missing from the list were something to dip the breadsticks/carrots/cucumber in, and some protein.