What is a party theme?
I think one of the most challenging things for parents when it comes to planning and organizing their children's theme party is the party food.
First of all, the most important thing to remember when planning and organizing your kids' party meals is to not stress out because you do not need to cook an amazing meal. You will find on a party day that there is no focus on food, as children are very much interested in just having fun and playing party games and activities.
However, to make the party food a big success for your children, there are a few things to consider.
1) Setting Kids Party Menu
Your kids' party is getting its daytime and your party guests can help determine the type and quantity of kids' party food you serve. Lunch and dinner parties will require a more adequate food menu, but snacks will be fine if the party is at other times of the day. If the parents of the guests are invited to stay at the party, some suitable food for adult guests has stored as well as some extra food.
Don't forget to check with your parents if any of your younger guests are allergic to food, so you can complete your child's party accordingly and avoid anything bad happening on the day of the party.
Also remember to ask your child what he/she wants to eat/drink at the party, as it makes your child feel very special that they are actually helping you plan your party.
To make life easier for you, plan a simple kids' party menu that your party guests will still be able to enjoy. Try a variety of savory meals and sweet treats, and add to your menu familiar party favorites that are child-friendly, quick, and easy to prepare.
Some examples of popular kids' party food include chicken nuggets, fish fingers, hot dogs, mini hamburgers, pizzas, wraps, sandwiches, fairy bread, chicken wings, pork in blankets, lasagna, spaghetti cologne, mini pies and sausage rolls, nachos, Are included. French fries, potato vegetables, popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, jelly, etc.
Children enjoy other healthy foods such as carrots, cucumber and celery, cherry tomatoes, cocktail franks, cheese cubes, crackers, and cream cheese as well as fresh fruits. Many children are fussy, so they will probably like them more than any gourmet food that you may have to spend hours in the kitchen to cook.
All children love sweet treats, but don't try to overdo it otherwise you'll have some very hyperactive kids who will be attending your children's theme party! Favorites such as cupcakes, cake pops, biscuits, lollipops, chocolates, and lollies are highly sought after by children, but something that both adults and children really look forward to a party. You can either bake or buy party cakes for your children. Whichever option you choose, they try to match the cake with their kids' party theme. Go online to find some inspirational ideas for cake decorating.
If you plan to bake cakes or make your own cupcakes, cake pops, biscuits, etc., make them a day or two before the party so that you have plenty to bake and decorate to your heart's content Time to build a masterpiece, your child's party! Help your child for added fun and to help with some friends or family members is fantastic. Remember to store them properly, so that they remain fresh on the day of the party.
When ordering cakes from a bakery, most places usually have at least 2 weeks' notice. Recently quite popular expert cake locations actually request a few months' notices, so book early so don't miss. Also, order the cake to be taken one day before the party so that you have one less thing to do on the day of the party. When you pick up the cake, ask the bakery for proper storage instructions, so that it remains fresh for the day of the party.
You can serve juices, cordials, soft drinks, water, milkshakes, fruit smoothies, etc. for kid's party drinks. You can also make fruit punch a few days in advance and freeze them as ice-cubes. Then on the day of the party, you will have to add some fresh fruits in the melting ice pieces slowly in the pan.
2) Keep kids party food and its presentation related to your kids' party theme
When planning a kids' party menu try to include the party theme you choose so that everything fits in perfectly with the theme. Decorate cupcakes, cake-pops, and biscuits according to the theme. Use cookie cutters to cut sandwiches, fairy bread, pizzas, etc. into fun shapes that match the theme. Dinosaur shapes for a dinosaur theme party, tires for a princess theme party, etc.
Also, set the kids' party dinner on a serving ware that matches the party theme and keeps a themed twist in the name of the food when you label each of your dishes. Place the chicken nuggets in a treasure chest and call them "golden nuggets" for a pirate theme party, use toothpicks (remember to break the sharp end to make them blunter) or So to pin four round slices of carrot or cucumber. To turn hotdogs into "hot rods" for car theme parties, etc.
Also, set a cake and present table keeping in mind your children's party theme, and it will be the focal point of your child's party. Balloons, tablecloths, pom poms, lanterns, etc. are fantastic when it helps you set a theme.
3) How to save money and/or time with your children's food
Think about which party meal you can make children quickly and easily. This is because anything that can be homemade will save you a lot of money.
If you decide to make all or most of the party's meals yourself, you are able to prepare anytime before the party day, do so. Freeze, refrigerate or store whatever you have prepared in advance, so that all you have to do is cook, reheat, or just serve on the day of the party. The less you have to do on a party day, means less stress and more time to relax, enjoy, and have fun with your child and guests.
However, if you have less time, you can also buy ready-made and/or frozen party food from supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, etc., which you can quickly serve or serve on the day of the party. Place your orders in advance at the bakery and restaurant so that you can either organize a pickup or home delivery for the day of the party (ask a friend or family member to help with the pick up).
If you do not have any time, you can also find the entire party and even the waiters and waitresses can serve food and drinks for you. I was very surprised when I found out how cheap this option really is. Just go online and search your local area for caterers and waiting for staff, and get some quotes. You will probably be as surprised as I was. This option definitely takes out all the hassles and stress from the food aspect of your children's theme party. You can also ask them about the cost of clearing during and after the party. You will then have plenty of time to relax and enjoy yourself during and after the party, as you will not have much cleaning to do.
Finally, if you decide early on the children's party menu, prepare a shopping list, get all you need and prepare as much as possible in advance, then plan a party meal for your children, and Organizing the theme party will be a total breeze and a lot of fun.