i never done one b4 so what kind of food am i supposed to make. should i make it like a pot lock everyone brings own food?
2006-10-30 04:37:28 · 12 answers · asked by knowssignlanguage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
its really just i want my friends and family to see my house. i just thought it was called that. ok so same q though what to do.
2006-10-30 04:48:25 · update #1
If you are the host and you're the one inviting people over, then please provide the food. They can bring what they want if they want to. But, you can always do it the inexpensive way and make it a casual affair. Just serve pizza or do a simple barbecue with salad. See what you can afford and do the menu planning accordingly.
2006-10-30 05:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by avenus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you dont throw your own house warming. Do you have a friend or a sibling that can do this for you. You can let them know you will help. Also if you want gifts I would not ask people to bring food too. If this is just a party thats like "Hey come see my new house and enjoy some time together..." Then I would make what you know your friends like. Chips, dips and that kind of thing always go over well. If you want it to be a formal dinner then I would talk to the people that you are inviting. Do they like steak or chicken can you afford both or to even have this kind of menu. Its really up to you and the kind of life style you have. Besides who turns down free food?
2006-10-30 04:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by KittyKattsMeow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're throwing the party for yourself, then you should be the one who provides all the food. If someone offers to bring a dish, then that's one less you'll have to make. My rule of thumb is never have a party and ask guests to bring something unless it's mutually agreed upon in advance. It's called being the perfect hostess. Good Luck to you and your new home!
2006-10-30 04:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you call it a housewarming, you are getting gifts and you should provide food. Have the party in the evening hours (after dinner) and serve snacks. If you do a casual invitation, like email, no one will expect a meal. But you should provide a few snacks for your guests. You can tell them to bring their own beer!
2006-10-30 07:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have some basic snacks.. The best solution that I have is to not have the party during meal times.. and get an inexpensive Costco or Sams Club platter $12 to $15.. Thats all you need
2006-10-30 04:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well since its a move in you dont want too much food and its nothing major so make some simple snacks such as chips and dip and then they will bring move in presents! they should do anyway! Good luck with it
2006-10-30 05:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by ██████████ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feel free to invite friends over for a BBQ or whatever. You have have drinks and appetizers. But "housewarming" parties often make people think they should bring you gifts... so don't also ask them to bring FOOD. Please be a gracious host and provide some food and beverages for your guests.
2006-10-30 05:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by KB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throwing yourself a house warming party is TACKY....hellloooooo thoughtful people in your circle of friends or relatives are supposed to arrange that for you. Pot luck diners are tacky too...it's like sayin " I can afford to feed you but I want you to come to my house and eat your own food....I tell you what I'll eat then come.to your house warming party that your throwing for yourself.......I think someone here needs lessons in Etiquette!!
2006-10-30 10:39:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A potluck would be a good idea but to make it even more fun you should make the potluck specific theme like "Mexican" or "Italian", you can even do "Soul Food", that way the food will go along good with each other...Hope this helps...
2006-10-30 05:18:12 · answer #9 · answered by smartiebc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pot luck is a great way to have a housewarming. Add a recipe box so people can give you their recipes to add as a housewarming gift.
2006-10-30 04:44:28 · answer #10 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋