To not know how this is done?

[Grumpasaurus]

For context I am Canadian and these things happen differently here than at home!

DS is turning 3, we're having a party for him from 1-3 at a sort of community centre that has toys and a play ground. Doing a jungle theme (not really). I bought little jungle themed picnic boxes for the kids (about 20 ish, it will be hell!), in each of which I will put a juice box, a pack of flavoured rice crackers, a few chocolate coins, a pack of freddos, and four sandwich halves (one ham & cucumber, one tuna, one cheese & tomato, and one jam). I will also put a box of crayons and a little colouring book, and give them cake and and animal mask and a huge animal helium balloon instead of party favours (hate the tat).

I thought that would be a fun way for kids to have lunch and also easier than bringing a whole bunch of plates / cutlery / etc.

All that to say- do I need to provide anything for adults? Can't really afford to feed potentially 40 adults!!! Xxx

Why would you think you were getting fed at a children’s party, Herat?! Take it as read in future that you won’t be.
Op, that sounds perfect. Adults really don’t need or expect anything.

Ohhh love the animal bar and biscuit ideas!

The power of mumsnet!

Helium balloons are a very bad idea. Helium as a resource is getting very scare and is needed for some medical equipment. Just stick with a book. No one needs a balloon.