Preparing Food for a Party

Hi Friends,

My friend will be soon celebrating her DD's First bday
and she is like inviting some 15 families. So, probably along with kids...it must be around 30-35 people. She told both South Indian and North Indian ppl will be coming. My friend is a South Indian.

The max i have invited is around 8 ppl..so i could not suggest much to her.
Can you please be generous enough to share your ideas for the dishes, return gifts and other party ideas.

Thanks a million in advance..

-Priya-

Please help guys..........

Some things to think about

1. Veg or Non-Veg?
2. Party time - Tea Time or Dinner Time?

For food, I suggest finger foods that are kid friendly. some popular items from kids parties I have attended include cheese sticks, idlis, pizza (get those bagel bite ones from costco), jalapeno poppers, cut up sandwiches, sprouts chat, pasta, chicken fingers/nuggets, french fries etc.

if catering mainly to adults, then she can have idli/sambhar, pav bhaji, chola-bhatura, puri-veg curry, some paneer dish, chicken curry, some rice variety, raita etc.

also some tips
get rotis from outside, make curries at home
use disposable paper plates, napkins , cups
hit the dollar store for return gifts and decorations

pooja

Thanks Pooja for ur reply. Appreciate it..

I guess she will have a lunch party. She has not decided yet..i think.
Well, she wants indian food ideas. :( Her dh doesnt prefer american food for parties..

Vegetarian dishes is what she wants

Originally Posted by jkpriyadarshini

Thanks Pooja for ur reply. Appreciate it..

I guess she will have a lunch party. She has not decided yet..i think.
Well, she wants indian food ideas. :( Her dh doesnt prefer american food for parties..

Vegetarian dishes is what she wants

better buy some roti or naan or puri from outside...make some curry at home...

make or buy some briyani or pulao or fried rice ....serve with raita and some manchurian...

make little plain rice ,serve with curd and pickle....

u can fry papad,can make masala papad...

buy some ice creams for kids...

a day b4 make some gulab jamun ...serve it with ice cream..