Dd is turning 4 and we are having a small afternoon party at home - may 8-10 children. We expect at this age, that parents will stay. We have been to a few parties recently and DH feels that we were very well looked after - amazing bbqs, hosts ensuring glass was never empty. The children were generally left to play with some toys that were around (e.g. one was on a very sunny day so lots of outdoor equipment).
I said to DH that ours is going to be very focussed on doing lots of games and activities with the children - e.g. decorating biscuits, some sort of art activity and traditional party games. I feel that we can give parents mugs by the kettle with biscuits, and some other nibbles and this is fine.
DH thinks we need to cater for parents more than this. Advice please.