On the surface, planning a child's birthday party food seems like an easy task, but as many parents know, deciding what to offer can get tricky. Top planning tips:
- Keep the menu simple.
- Plan the party time around a meal or snack time and cater to this for example lunch style foods or morning tea foods.
- Offer everyday foods familiar to children like fresh fruit and sandwiches.
- Prepare food that is easy to pick up and eat. Messy food can make the clean-up a nightmare.
- Consider any food allergies and intolerance's.
- Don’t put all the food out at once to avoid food waste. Refill platters as needed.
- Remember party activities like swimming or outdoor active games can make children hungrier.
- Always offer water to drink.
- If you are serving birthday cake, make this the main sweet item of the party.