https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:10:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310463 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 23:26:03 +0000 lamariniere 2310463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are having a venue party for DS at an indoor playroom in the afternoon. The package includes a fruit plate and drinks for kids (we will provide cake) but nothing for adults and we can't bring outside food other than cake. That said, I'm at least going to open a drinks tab so parents can have tea and coffee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310448 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:49:24 +0000 daniellemybelle 2310448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food for everyone. I think it depends on what kind of food you are doing and what time of day - if it is not a meal time I think you can get away with less food assuming not everyone will eat. But better to err on more than not enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310387 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:46:42 +0000 Madison43 2310387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: We're doing LO's party at a kids gym too and the package only includes pizza, drinks and cakes for the kids! We're bringing in finger foods and sodas for the grown ups too because I feel so weird about not having anything on hand for the grow ups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310375 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:33:25 +0000 nana87 2310375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we went to a 2nd bday party yesterday at a play gym, and the kids all sat at the table and ate but the staff brought food around for the parents too even though we were crouched behind our kids on the floor, haha, i;ve also been to a party at a chuck e cheese and it was similar--they had food for the parents</p> <p>eta I was really hungry after chasing lo around, lol! I was really happy with my pizza and cupcake :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310324 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:55:08 +0000 californiadreams 2310324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i ran into this dilemma for LO's second birthday when we did his party at an indoor playground type of place. All the birthday packages offered did not include food for adults. i thought it was strange and annoying, and i had to pay extra to have some extra snacks and coffee. One pot of coffee was included but i knew it wouldn't be enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310311 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:27:04 +0000 lemondrop 2310311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never had one, but those I've been to just ordered pizza and had snack trays and cake for everyone. I'd be pretty bummed to chase my kid around and go hungry :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310309 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:24:08 +0000 winniebee 2310309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never had a venue party but if I did I would provide food for all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310307 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:19:41 +0000 regberadaisy 2310307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha I took DD1 to her first outside venue (kids gym) party today for a daycare friend. It was pizza, chips, juice and cake for the kids. Just the kids. Parents weren't even offered a drink. I honestly am always the type to be prepared, so I had a bottled water in my purse. Good thing because I was pretty thirsty!</p> <p>Good to know it's not the norm because I couldn't see not including parents either!</p> <p>ETA: I didnt really care either way because I wasn't expecting to eat lunch there. She had a TON of fun though! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310305 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:17:16 +0000 youboots 2310305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would expect there to be food for all the humans attending. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310295 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 17:57:30 +0000 Andrea 2310295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always have enough food for the parents. People always eat! I have been to parties where there was no food for the parents and I was pretty annoyed. And starving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310286 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 17:35:38 +0000 Corduroy 2310286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've usually seen it where the kids are served food at the table. There is WAY too much food for the kids. Then the parents scrounge but not everyone eats. For example, there would be a slice of pizza or two for each parent but not a full meal. But I've only been to venues that had pizza at non-meal times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310257 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:25:40 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2310257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Of all the parties we've been to, only one didn't provide anything for the parents. Honestly I was annoyed..,and hungry. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310255 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:03:43 +0000 sandy 2310255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I included food for parents </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310250 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:44:09 +0000 T-Mom 2310250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We include parents ... But they don't always eat. One time I ordered a tray of sandwiches for parents (kids had pizza) and they were almost untouched. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310247 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:38:35 +0000 looch 2310247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never seen a parent eat at a party. I mean sure, it is always offered, but usually, the parents are standing at the back and the kids are seated at the table. These are at places that are not restaurants fwiw. It's like tumble places, gyms, bounce places etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310243 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:31:38 +0000 BandDmommy 2310243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Included food for everyone. Seems wrong to have food there and none for parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310239 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:20:19 +0000 mrsjyw 2310239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parents included and I've never been to a party that skipped food for parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310238 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:19:50 +0000 Truth Bombs 2310238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always provide food for everyone who attends. Kids and adults. I think it would be very strange to serve food but have it only be for the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310237 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:18:33 +0000 autumnlove 2310237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I included the parents and provided full meals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-have-a-venue-party#post-2310231 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 14:52:50 +0000 regberadaisy 2310231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And you're providing food, do you include the parents? Let's assume it's not a restaurant and you're providing a "meal" and not just snacks and cake.</p> <p>Just wondering what the "norm" is. </p>