What would you feed this family get together?

[Perimenopausal42]

Mums birthday Wednesday 6 adults and 3 children getting together weather not too bad so could be outside.

Was going to cook a Sunday dinner but now meeting on a Saturday so want something a bit more relaxed.

One diabetic , one 7 year old who is asking for pizza 🙈 I'm stuck for ideas everyone is suggesting we buy in but I'd like to make a bit of effort but relax a bit.

Roast two chickens, serve with some lovely bread, salads and coleslaw. Get a nice pudding.

Pizza is a great idea, and you could do a load of chicken drumsticks, spare ribs and sausages (plus whatever for any veggies). Loads of salad, couscous, French bread, coleslaw, new potatoes etc. You could buy in desserts or do something with strawberries. They are coming in the shops now, and I saw some lovely ones yesterday.

Sort of a semi-barbecue type affair.

We did this for a birthday last Wednesday, ordered in a couple of pizzas, I cooked chicken and macaroni cheese. Coleslaw and salad available as well.