to not know how to cater for a 5 year olds party

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I have never done a kids party and have only been to 1 my OH usually goes and getting info out of him is impossible!

I am having a party for DS1 who is turning 5. Invited whole class only 7 replies. Do i assume the no replies are not coming or coming?

As I don't really know how many kids are coming what do I do about food. I was going to have a long table with the food down the middle and a place set for each kid i.e paper plate/cup/party hat etc. But if I dont know how many are coming I might end up with too many or few places. Is it best to have a buffet table where they can collect their food then a few round tables where they can choose to sit, they sat on the floor at the party I went too.

As for food I was thinking ham sandwiches, cheese sandwiches, crisps, popcorn, fairy cakes and juice. Is this ok or do i need more? Do I need more choices of sandwich? My kids only eat ham or cheese sandwiches so I don't know what other kids this age like?

Should I be providing food for the parents? I was hoping to get away with tea, coffee and biscuits, will they expect more?

Oh god, i'm beginning to think this party was not a good idea I haven't a clue what I'm doing!

Ah trills got there first. YABU.

In France they don't bother with any of this healthy nonsense: it's bowls of Haribo, chocolate biscuits and cake, with juice, and extra Garibo to take home.

But if you are doing this in your house or somewhere with an oven I'd consider buying a load of margherita pizzas and doing as many as needed. You can cut them into infinite slices with sharp scissors and keep the rounds coming as necessary (maybe coerce a willing adult to stay and help with production). Put some crisps and veg sticks out to keep them busy between slices. Freeze any you don't use.

They probably won't eat the healthy stuff but you will score 'brownie points' with the other mothers!

Hello

We've moved this to 'Parties/Celebrations' (yes, it is a topic!)

Thanks
MNHQ