Want to bring something to contribute to a playdate tea, without causing offence...

[hattyyellow]

We've fairly recently moved to a new area and I've had lunch/coffee a few times with a lovely local woman with 2 DD's.

I had to change the next day I'm due to go up to hers with my two DD's. The only day we could both do is a day where she already has another friend with two DC's coming around.

As she'll be providing tea for 6 kids, I'd like to take something with me to contribute to their meal. They're not badly off, but it's still a lot of children to cater for.

Any suggestions of what I can take without causing offence? I am rubbish at baking, so that rules out some home cooked offering...I presume from previous experience she'll be making something along the lines of spag bol/macaroni cheese..

Such a trivial question but the whole playdates at other peoples houses involving meals is a new stage for me so would welcome any thoughts!

pudding for the children like a chocolate cake etc from the shop obviously

How about chocs for her ?

Or cakes for the Mums to have with a cuppa ?

Prob not quite what you mean tho as she will still be catering for all of the kids.

choccy biscuits, fruit like strawberries/grapes, (think apples/oranges seem a bit ordinary if you get my drift) tub of nice ice cream.

Hatty, you could get some plain fairy cakes from the supermarket, then ice them yourselves, voila.

(Assuming no allergies of course)

I usually bring something for the kids- like some rice crispie cakes (you can always buy and pretend you made!), although if you don't know them well, their kids might not be allowed stuff like that!! Or make a fruit salad?? You could always just bring her a small bunch of flowers to show your appreciation.

Cheers so much all, this is so helpful.

I also hadn't thought of bringing something for her, that's a great idea and kind of contributes back to the general food levels in the house or at least gives something for the mums to nibble on

And a cake that everyone could have some of including kids, is a great idea

Thank you so much everyone

Flowers, of course

A lovely bunch of daffs for the hostess, she will love that

Yes flowers. Spring flowers are absolutely lovely and not horribly expensive either. Daffodils or tulips.

I'd say if you're taking something for the kid's tea, let her know in advance though. Would be terrible if she spends the morning baking, only for the children to choose the bought offering instead (which is what would happen in this house)

I do like the flowers idea...and good point about the baking (i think she does bake and very well)...playdates = social minefield!

if it is the afternoon a bottle of sparkling fizz for the mums!

lol newgirl! nice idea