https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:03:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties/page/2#post-1730831 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:50:01 +0000 birdofafeather 1730831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: one we use regularly for in law's party comes out to like $5-6 pp. it's crazy! they bring 3 kinds of fillings, all the toppings, guac, tortillas. we just supplement with sides and drinks. we literally couldn't do the same thing for the same price and we don't have to cook a thing! guests (and we) love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties/page/2#post-1730582 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 14:32:50 +0000 regberadaisy 1730582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: I soo want a Taco truck at one of LO's party! Haha have yet to find out how much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties/page/2#post-1730580 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 14:31:05 +0000 Boheme 1730580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a Costco nearby? And somebody who would accompany you so you could use their membership if you don't have one? They have lots of really, really good pre-made stuff. We get their chicken salad and crab salad all the time, and pair it with their croissants. Tons of options there for a great price, and no cooking involved! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties/page/2#post-1730531 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:46:46 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1730531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First birthday--</p> <p>Fruit skewers<br /> Veggie skewers with ranch<br /> Three kinds of pizza<br /> Soda/beer/water</p> <p>second birthday--</p> <p>Taco bar with two kids of meat, beans, tons of veggies<br /> Strawberry lemonade </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730510 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:14:48 +0000 jhd 1730510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: that Mac &amp; Cheese bar looks delicious! What a cool idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730505 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:06:31 +0000 jetsa 1730505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're planning here too for Labor Day weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730482 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:49:33 +0000 birdofafeather 1730482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you looked into a taco truck? They are usually really cheap, cook everything, bring and clean up after themselves. So worth it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730479 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:48:50 +0000 birdofafeather 1730479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First birthday was during dinner so we did a pasta salad, regular salad, and a couple of veggie apps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730376 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:18:45 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1730376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Luckily, my son's birthday is in the summer, so we just did typical BBQ food: burgers, dogs, salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, watermelon, slush, and rocky road bday cupcakes (it was a construction theme).</p> <p>We plan to do exactly the same thing year, but we are planning a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730330 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:17:36 +0000 .twist. 1730330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: what a cute idea. I totally thought it was like... turkey bacon or something, but that makes so much more sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730304 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:25:19 +0000 genarator 1730304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: My MIL ordered them from a sub shop. I made the fruit and veggie trays, as it was much cheaper than ordering. You could easily set out luncheon meat, cheese, bread and condiments and have people make their own. I know my family and friends wouldn't have minded that at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730285 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:51:42 +0000 LittleFox 1730285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just bought a hoagie tray and served that, some pasta salad, and then chips/snacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730283 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:46:54 +0000 krispi 1730283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my nephew's first birthday party this past January, my sister in law did a make your own sandwich bar. It was great because it was something both kids and adults liked, and it was a healthy option for people watching their diets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730268 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:20:06 +0000 ladybee 1730268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@genarator: did you buy the sandwiches and wraps or make them? Those sound like a good idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730267 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:19:27 +0000 ladybee 1730267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@singingbee: we belong to Sams. I didn't even think of if. I was thinking having the party from 1-4 but DH thinks we need a full meal. I think tons of snacks is way better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730265 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:18:14 +0000 ladybee 1730265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: that sounds like a great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730249 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:42:17 +0000 genarator 1730249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: that sounds awesome!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730248 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:41:52 +0000 genarator 1730248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had sandwiches and wraps, chips, dip, veggie and fruit tray. Followed by cake. Simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730160 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:48:58 +0000 coopsmama 1730160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't have the money (or the time for cooking, honestly) to splurge on lots of food for C's party so we did a mid-afternoon party with an ice cream bar and lots of toppings, lemon cupcakes, and brownies. It was simple but was a hit and worked out nicely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730152 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:17:46 +0000 singingbee 1730152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I know we are planning on a large sub sandwich. Sam's sells them really cheaply and they can feed a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730074 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 22:40:42 +0000 travelgirl1 1730074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just did a yoghurt bar with different toppings like fruit, sauce, sprinkles, candy etc. Seemed to go over well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730020 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:56:32 +0000 Ra 1730020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Yum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730013 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:52:09 +0000 regberadaisy 1730013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just copy and pasting my post from her birthday! </p> <p>The Food:<br /> We invited 40 guests and made 60 skewers. That along with all the appetizers, sides and dessert was plenty of food! We had tons of leftovers even in a family of very healthy appetites!</p> <p>appetizers:<br /> Veggie tray with hummus &amp; veggie dip (M loves hummus so we had to serve it at her party!)<br /> Daddy’s smoked salmon; this is by far, M’s favorite food so we had to serve it!<br /> Shrimp Summer Rolls<br /> Sashimi; assortment of salmon, tuna &amp; white tuna (courtesy of my brother)<br /> Seaweed salad (brother) </p> <p>main:<br /> chicken &amp; steak ke - bobs<br /> Quinoa Salad<br /> Potato Salad by MIL<br /> Chef’s Salad by aunt</p> <p>dessert::<br /> cakes:<br /> I’m a sugar prude and don’t want M having sugar yet. Mrs Pen shared this (<a href="http://healthyindulgences.net/2009/05/healthy-chocolate-cake-with-a-secret/" rel="nofollow">http://healthyindulgences.net/2009/05/healthy-chocolate-cake-with-a-secret/</a>) wonderful “healthy” chocolate cake recipe with me. I did a practice run for Easter and it was delicious!!! So I decided that’s the recipe I would use for her smash cake. I did not want a uber sweet or dairy topping so I did some research and decided to make a coconut cream frosting. I bought 2 cans of coconut cream concentrate and took just the top cream part and whipped it. I was a little heavy handed with the yellow coloring and it looks more mustard than bright yellow.  </p> <p>In my family it’s become a bit of a tradition to have a crepe cake from Lady M (<a href="http://www.ladym.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ladym.com/</a>) at birthdays. If you’re in NYC you have to try them! When my brother offered to bring a green tea crepe cake I immediately accepted!  That along with another 9” of the chocolate cake was more than enough!<br /> @ladybee: my food total along with beer, soda and other beverages came to $296. I have a full budget breakdown if you want the link to my original post on her 1st birthday party. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730012 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:51:38 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1730012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: that's why we aren't serving a whole meal; I do not have the cash for that nonsense! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730011 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:50:42 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1730011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are doing a mid afternoon garden party (my LO is just a month older than yours, we're ready to party at our house too!) &amp; I plan on just serving some finger sandwiches &amp; maybe cherry tomatoes &amp; cheese &amp; cucumber &amp; fruit or something. Plus, some cupcakes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730009 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:48:36 +0000 Beehive 1730009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did British afternoon tea - finger sandwiches, cornish pasties, sausage rolls, lemon curd tarts, fairy cakes - and of course cake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730007 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:47:18 +0000 ladybee 1730007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm at a loss because we are looking at 40ish people. We don't have $400 to spend on food and I'm not the greatest cook. We may be going the wings and pizza route. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730005 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:46:14 +0000 ladybee 1730005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: that looks so good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1730002 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:43:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 1730002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: haha, thanks! It was pretty awesome; everyone loved it! Was SO EASY too!</p> <p>I made a big pan of homemade mac and cheese - I made it in a roasting pan, which worked out perfectly because I could make the sauce right in that pan and then throw in the cooked pasta and put it in the oven on a low temp for a bit to bake and then transferred to the table. The pan held its heat so everything stayed yummy and gooey for a long time!</p> <p>For toppings we did: cooked bacon, crispy onions, hot dogs (cut up), diced ham, roasted red peppers, peas, and broccoli.</p> <p>Here's a pic: (it was a Winnie the Pooh theme, which is why it says "not Piglet" under the bacon sign) :silly:</p> <p>[attach=1754/14/n7wswm.600x600.10325744_10204280662360481_1738580496684710034_n.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-serve-at-los-birthday-parties#post-1729994 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:35:07 +0000 chopsuey 1729994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD: had hers at a Brazilian bbq place called Fogo de Chao. Lots of meat, salad bar, cheese, etc. Cake. </p> <p>DS: had brunch catered. Mini quiche, Belgian waffle station, omelette station, shrimp and grits, sandwiches, fruit, pastries, and.. can't remember what else. I think a salad.<br /> Cake. </p>