Finger Food Catering
Food For A Children's Birthday Party
Besides the jumping castle, one of the most important aspects of any birthday party is the food. With all the running around and playing, you are bound to have a lot of hungry children on your hands. You need to consider the fact that not all children will like the same things. Luckily, it is easy to please most children with tasty treats.
The food should be filling and easy to handle, in small portions for small hands. Hot dogs are always a hit, with the right condiments and some crisps or french fries on the side. Pizza is also a firm favorite around kids, although you may need to get a few different kinds to cater to different tastes. Some children may be dairy resistant, or not able to eat certain meats. The safe rule is to have two kinds of foods just in case one of the kinds is not eaten by children. This could be hamburgers and chicken wings, or pizza and hot dogs.
Having a table laden with finger foods and snacks is also a surefire way to keep everyone fed and happy. Most children, enjoying themselves in the festivities, will not be keen on sitting down to a proper meal. Instead, offer the food laid out for them to eat on will and they will be happy. Some good light meals and snacks include sausage rolls, meatballs, chicken drumsticks, mini hot dogs and hamburgers. Some more finger foods to add are sticks of cheese and even fresh fruit arranged in an appealing manner.
One of the most anticipated parts of the party will be the cake and sweets. Naturally you will want to give the children the more nourishing food, so after you have laid out the snacks and finger foods, then you can display the cake and desserts. Cupcakes are always a popular party choice as they are smaller and more likely to be eaten completely. Bowls filled with sweets, chips and marshmallows are always a party staple. If the party is during the warmer months, and you want to serve ice-cream, be sure to offer chocolate, strawberry and vanilla too to cater for different tastes.
If you have any rented entertainment at the birthday party, such as a jumping castle, you will need to ensure that no one eats while using it. Most jumping castles companies will not be impressed if they collect a soiled castle.
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