Sample Party Menus
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Here are some sample party menus that might make it a little easier when planning your party!
What you decide to serve will in large part depend on these factors:
Number of people you will be serving
What help, if any, you'll have with serving food
If food will be served seated, or buffet style
Budget
Keep in mind that these are just suggestions of easy party foods. Serve things that you will like to eat, as well as your guests!
Lunch Buffet
- Party Sandwiches
- Green Salad
- Potato Salad
- Fresh Fruit
- Cake
Cookout Menu
- Hamburgers
- Steaks
- Chicken
- Hotdogs
- Kabobs
- Cole Slaw
- Potato Salad
- Corn on the Cob
- Make sure you set out all the fixings - ketchup, pickles, etc.
- More ideas and recipes for your next cookout party.
Luau Menu
- Teriyaki or Pineapple Chicken
- Steamed Rice
- Mixed Green salad
- Hawaiian Sweet bread
Breakfast Party
- Bacon or Sausage Balls
- Egg Casserole
- Strawberries or other fresh fruit
- Breads
- Croissants
Site visitor Juliana in Texas adds:
For breakfast a few good ideas are...
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Bacon and Eggs
- Pancakes!
Tea Party
- Tea
- Tea Sandwiches (some of favorites are cucumber/cream cheese or walnuts/celery/cream cheese or crushed pineapple/cream cheese) *Note that with tea sandwiches, it is easier to cut the crusts of the bread if you refrigerate it first!
- Scones
- Chocolates/Desserts
- Scones Tea Party Recipe
Around the World Party Menus
(great ideas for this party theme are on our adult party ideas page.)
- Germany: Brats, German Potato Salad, Swedish Meatballs
- Italy: Pasta Bar with a variety of sauces, green salad, bread
- Mexico: Taco Bar
- Ireland: Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, Potatoes
- Chinese Food: Great fried rice and egg rolls
OK.
I'll have to stop here because I'm too hungry!! But hopefully these
ideas will give you a starting point while you brainstorm what food to
serve at a party.
Most of these menus can be served by
yourself. If you are having a large formal dinner party, you might look
into hiring a server or someone to help you in the kitchen. Often a
teenager or college student are happy to take on this task!
Party Serving Pieces
Whether you entertain a little, or a lot, everyone needs some basic serving pieces. I'd recommend platters, trays and bowls in various sizes, along with a fun piece like a two or three tier serving piece. A pitcher would be nice too. You'll also need flatware pieces for serving - spoons, forks and tongs.
A friend of mine has her pieces all in a basic white. They are perfect, because they go with any occasion from basic and informal, to formal! Another good choice would be clear. A basic color, like white or clear, will match anything, and you can add pieces to your set as you find them.
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