Suggestions for a Summer Party
By Remmie7
@Remmie7 (167)
United States
May 20, 2008 11:06am CST
Hello Mylotters, I have a birhtday coming up now I have had alot of parties and I have ran out of suggestions for food. My mind is blank, I really do want this party to be as good as the rest. How many of you like to plan parties and what foods to have? I need your help on this one, on what foods I can have and any other suggestions you may have for a great party I would surely appreciate it THANK YOU!
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4 responses
@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
24 May 08
Summer parties are a good time for cookouts. Grilling hamburgers and hotdogs and serving with the picnicky sort of items like coleslaw, baked beans and fresh fruit salad is what comes to my mind. Then there is always the old standby, order takeout pizza. These suggestions are for informal sorts of birthday parties. If you are planning more formal parties you might want to go with catering. That way the choices are almost endless.
@Remmie7 (167)
• United States
24 May 08
Humm, Sounds pretty good, but I can't afford a caterer. I'm more of the do it yourself kind of person. I was looking for some ideas that I ordinarily wouldn't think of or have cooked. Ain't I picky? (laugh) You know what you just did, don't ya? You're making me want to go and start the grill. I want bar-b-que now. I can just taste that FFFFLLLLOOOORRRR!
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
25 May 08
A lot of cook books have sections for party foods. If you have already worn out that section in yours maybe you should try a different cook book with some new ideas. I don't do much entertaining myself. With the kids' parties we usually take them out on the town for movies or bowling and dinner, or we order pizza for at home.
@GreenMoo (11834)
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25 May 08
Hmmm, difficult because you haven't told us allot about yourself, your budget or your guests. But here's my ideas ....
As it's a summer event a barbeque would go down well. Make lots of salads, jacket potatoes, bread etc and I'm sure you'll find a guest willing to give you a hand at the grill.
Or a buffet style do would be easy for you once the party gets going. Just lay it out and leave folk to it. It can be as complicated or as easy as you see fit.
But if you only have a few guests, theme it up and have a sit down supper with menu, decor and dress to match. It's summer, so how about a tropical theme? I'm sure your imagination can come up with something!
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
25 May 08
Hi Remmie,
You didn't mention your budget. 
My first suggestion would be a potluck. That's the best because it is easy, relatively low-cost and you get a wide variety of food if you plan it right.
But you said it is your birthday party? Then hmm, we can't have potluck - that would make you look other than generous and we certainly don't want that.
Over here, it is usually one of 2 things. Oh yea, we are so darn boring. Ha!
If you have a grand palace, you can have some BBQ in session and even some performance. Otherwise, if space is a concern, a buffet would be cool. You can order by $x per pax and everyone can have a good time eating.
If they sound boring to you, then you have to ask yourself what really constitute a SURPRISE for you. I can't tell you because I don't know you as well as you know yourself. It is YOUR birthday so do something you will really enjoy.
Cheers! 
My first suggestion would be a potluck. That's the best because it is easy, relatively low-cost and you get a wide variety of food if you plan it right.
But you said it is your birthday party? Then hmm, we can't have potluck - that would make you look other than generous and we certainly don't want that.
Over here, it is usually one of 2 things. Oh yea, we are so darn boring. Ha!
If you have a grand palace, you can have some BBQ in session and even some performance. Otherwise, if space is a concern, a buffet would be cool. You can order by $x per pax and everyone can have a good time eating.
If they sound boring to you, then you have to ask yourself what really constitute a SURPRISE for you. I can't tell you because I don't know you as well as you know yourself. It is YOUR birthday so do something you will really enjoy.
Cheers! @lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
26 May 08
Since you are cooking, then it would depend on what you cook... I wouldn't suggest trying out new recipes for the first time since it is your "big day".
Just one time, always make sure you have plenty of drinks. They can starve but never let them thirst.
@Remmie7 (167)
• United States
26 May 08
You're right, I forgot my bad! Since I will be doing the cooking myself, I don't expect to spend a arm and a leg. Although that potluck do sound good, but some people will come with presents for me so I could at least feed them, huh. I don't live in a palace and space is not a problem. Hopefully if the whether is nice and not rainy we will have indoors and outdoors to party. I do know that the grill will be fired up. Thanks for your input.
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@setroc (853)
• Philippines
24 May 08
ive never plan a party in my entire life, but ive been to one, well ofcourse, lol, who hasnt, ive no sugestions, i dont cook those parties that i went to i dont even know the names of the dishes, and we eat diferent foods here than you do there, so no sugestions, just posting, passing by
