My daughter will be one in two months and no clue what to do! I have read some very old posts where mums suggest not to do anything and keep the meeting small, in your own house. First problem, at the moment we are renting a flat and is minimal! So we have to go somewhere even just for a cup of tea! In our case the bday will be a way to meet people, kids and socialise. I have been trying to find places as i want to do my own food, that means i need a kitchen. People will just stand up having some warm food and i am thinking to hire soft play for little ones (i have 10) like this one www.nutnuts-softplay.co.uk/ (i will say some, not the bouncy castles or big ones) the problem as usual is the place..
Anyone know anywhere in Essex or Hertfordshire, a small place with a kitchen to hire? 
with a place where people can stay and also kids playing around? Many thanks!