What to offer visitors?

[Ladybird69]

I’ve got 24 year old ex neighbours visiting me on Sunday. I haven’t seen them since they were 15 we say hi on fb. so I’m just worrying about what to offer them to eat and drink? Do people still have sandwiches and buffets style food or do they prefer cut up pittas to dip into hummus and quiches! Would they expect wine and beer or just soft drinks. What would your 24-25 yr old prefer? Tia

are they actually expecting to be fed, or is it the time of day where you can offer a cup of tea and a biscuit?

Small buffet sandwiches,quiche cake

When are they coming? What's the reason/context for the visit?

We need more information- what time are they coming, how long for roughly and for what purpose?

We usually have alcohol in for guests as a rule, as well as soft drinks. The food entirely depends on context. Do they have any dietary requirements? If unknown provide something that can be vegan.

Or gluten free

They’re coming Sunday pm! I have sent them a message to ask if they would like something to eat but haven’t heard back. Girl is showing boyfriend old place she grew up! If they turn up at a meal time I would want to feed them but they could just turn up mid afternoon then I would just offer tea and cake. It’s the lunch time I feel worried about. I’d just have a sandwich but will they except a little buffet!

No no dietary restrictions or allergies thank goodness

If they haven't actually said what time they're coming, I don't see how they could have expected you to prepare a meal for them.

Buy a couple of nice pizzas you can easily heat them if they’re hungry and you can freeze them for later if you don’t have them. Ice cream for pudding will also keep if you don’t eat it

I would have quiche and salad on hand, easy to bung in the oven and make a quick dressing if necessary, Mondays lunch or dinner if you don’t eat it.

Have something easy to whip out but it sounds more like they are popping in for a cup of tea and biscuit to be honest

yes they probably stopping off for lunch on the way! I’ll get a couple of pizzas and quiche etc that I can freeze and a few nice biscuits or cake if they’ve eaten. Thanks for your ideas

I would just ask them what time they'll be there. I would feel awkward if someone I didn't know well asked if I was coming to eat and what I wanted. It would feel like a bit of an imposition. They probably don't want to sit down and have a long catch up if you aren't close. A cup of tea and some biscuits/cake would be more than enough.