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Original poster

to think Nandos should have some sort of discount voucher for my daughters birthday party today..

129 replies

CampingManDad · 25/03/2017 09:47

as it's going to cost over £100 !
bloody entitled middle class kids who refuse to go to KFC!
Anybody got any way of getting a discount?
Please ... pretty please?

OP posts:
syntheticharmony · 25/03/2017 17:38

We spent £120 for a party at a soft play centre for 9 children. I didn't think it was that overpriced. I reckon it's usually £10-£15 a head for children's parties so unless you only have around 4 kids attending, the price isn't exactly beyond normal surely?

Beeziekn33ze · 25/03/2017 17:42

Mrs
9 year old loves sushi, had friends round to make their own, not too difficult and very popular!

Dozer · 25/03/2017 18:12

Classic MN boast Grin

steff13 · 25/03/2017 18:17

Ooh how do you have a LAN party?? (Or do you just mean they are all on your wifi?)

I think they do both. There are usually 8-10 of them, they all bring their computers and connect them together and play that way, but they also play with people online.

UptheChimne · 25/03/2017 20:08

Well, i suppose if you don't have a home large enough to host a party for 9 or 10 children, you have to rent somewhere like a soft play centre. I'm now counting myself lucky I've never had to resort to such places!

Dontactlikeyouknowme · 25/03/2017 20:11

Nandos middle class my arse.

AutomatonSimine · 25/03/2017 20:14

I never knew Nando's is middle class either. So peculiar class ideas.

19lottie82 · 25/03/2017 22:42

Ooops my mistake sorry mrsgb

steff13 · 26/03/2017 03:27

Well, i suppose if you don't have a home large enough to host a party for 9 or 10 children, you have to rent somewhere like a soft play centre.

They do it in the family room, which is the lower level of our house. It's just one big room, with a bathroom and a laundry room off of it. We setup folding tables and they all sit there and play all night long. I periodically throw snacks downstairs and run away.

Original poster
CampingManDad · 26/03/2017 14:04

re the class thing, I'm not from this country and haven't read the idiots guide to the class system but in my head there's 3 classes, those poor people that can't afford to pay for a dozen kids at Nandos, those rich people that can afford to buy a Nandos and the rest of us in between.

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Downtheroadfirstonleft · 26/03/2017 14:18

Steff, that sounds like my kids' dream party! 😂

Downtheroadfirstonleft · 26/03/2017 14:20

I've never been to Nandos. Are people thinking it's too nice/ expensive for middle class, or not nice enough?

AutomatonSimine · 26/03/2017 14:47

Not nice enough.

Sarahrellyboo1987 · 26/03/2017 18:56

Yes, you are being unreasonable.
If you can't afford it then don't offer it.
Or, maybe raise your child so she isn't entitled

clarabellb · 26/03/2017 19:47

www.vouchercodespro.co.uk/nandos

FarAwayHills · 26/03/2017 20:58

How old are the entitled middle class kids? Too old for a birthday party maybe but I guess it's the done thing so you just go along with it.

I don't do Birthday parties for my teen but I'm amazed by how many parents still do. They've gone from soft play to trampoline park and Nando's or a manicures and tapas. When does it end ffs. Not only that but as they are too old for the kids menus, you are taking a bunch of adults out for dinner and that's pretty expensive. That's on top of the present list. Seriously a sleepover and a pizza is all that happens here.

ilovechocolate07 · 27/03/2017 14:19

At some other restaurants a table of 10 plus involves an optional service charge. It's harder for them to try to serve 10 plates at the same time so I don't think you could argue for a discount.

ZombieApocalips · 27/03/2017 15:02

If £100 is too much invite less people.

Where we live, smart parents schedule cinema parties so the kids aren't hungry after the movie so a Costa Creamy Cooler or McFlurry hits the spot.

Btw Beauty and the Beast is a PG so the 12 year olds won't need an adult with them.

19lottie82 · 27/03/2017 16:21

campingmaddad I wouldn't say being able to afford Nando's makes you rich

mygorgeousmilo · 27/03/2017 16:36

Entitled?! Says the person wanting a discount because....well, because. Sorry, why do you think you should have some kind of discount?

I feel like Nando's is not middle class.

ZombieApocalips · 27/03/2017 17:29

Ordering chips definitely not middle class. Must order quinoa, spicy rice or corn on the cob. 😂

Robstersgirl · 27/03/2017 17:31

Council workers get discounts too.

Dearlittleflo · 27/03/2017 17:36

Ha ha, there was a quiz in the Sunday Times a few months ago titled "How liberal elite are you?" and one of the questions was about whether you knew the ordering system at Nandos. (Knowing it- v much not liberal elite, rotfl)

MaliceKitten · 27/03/2017 18:02

Bloody hell, is this normal for kids these days?! Mine will be getting home made cakes, jelly, ice cream and snacks at home like I did with their friends like I did >.< kids these days sound so spoiled.

RiverdaleJughead · 27/03/2017 18:27

I have a student discount and find KFC is extortionate

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