Kids Party Food on a Budget
Ruminating over a party for your kid? Great, having a party is always fun. But there is a problem? Oh let me guess. A little short of cash, hence cannot have a lavish party, right? That is not a herculean task at all! It can be easily done. Consider the things which you need for a great party. A little bit of decoration, recreational stuff and most importantly food and beverages. I don't think decoration and recreational activities is going to be a costly affair, considering you throw the party at home. Food is where most of the money is spent. How then can we have kids' party food on a budget? Presenting some ideas to go by for saving money on party food, while maintaining both quality and quantity.
Food on Budget for a Kids' Party
A few tricks here and there and some creativity and understanding the psyche of the children will help you get desired party food on a budget, without sounding cheap and miserly. Here is how.
Decide Beforehand
Decide what are you going to serve the kids'. While deciding that, it is good to keep in mind that children are happy with simple things rather than the exquisite gourmet dishes, This itself is going to bring your party budget down. Make a list and pick simple items especially those which you can preferably make at home.
Readymade Food Acceptable?
Pre-cooked food items are fine, but again simple and short is the key when it is for kids'. The reason is that it will be less messy and can be easily dealt with. Moreover children too will like it more. In connection with party food ideas on a budget, pre-made snacks like crackers, veggies like baby carrots and celery sticks are just perfect.
K.I.S.S. and Theme
K.I.S.S. means, Keep it Simple and Straight. So when you have simple things like hamburgers, hotdogs, pizzas and sandwiches, fairy bread, fruit and marshmallow kebabs are easier. Another thing which can be done as far as deciding the kids' party food menu is to zero in on a theme. If it is going to be an ice cream party, it is going to be just that. Likewise if sports is the theme, hotdogs, sausages, cheese toasts suits just fine. Nothing more, nothing less. You can have party food for kids' without spending a lot and without appearing to be miserly.
Cake or Bake
When it is a birthday party, specifically, a lot of money is spent on the cake if you get it made. So a great way to save money is to bake the cake at home. It can be as good as you get it in an exquisite bakery shop. This option will save a lot of money. Further, not just cake, you can also have something like pasta made at home. Simple and easy and does it fit in your idea of cheap kids' party food?
Luck in Pot
Okay, you want to save money, still have a great party. Why don't you try this party food idea called pot luck? It means that you ask the guests to get a dish or a food item of their choice. This is a fantastic and astute way to keep your party budget in check. You prepare one dish at home and merge it what the others get to have a good party meal.
Along with these when pondering about inexpensive party food for kids' there are a few small things which you can do. Something like buying grocery stuff needed in bulk, buying ready to cook starters and a few others thing can just do the trick.
Have a blast then and enjoy!
