Hosting party...need some ideas....?

Question

Im having a jewelry party this weekend and need some ideas for food to serve. Looking to serve little snack type foods. I ahve had many parties but I guess Im looking for something different then what I usually serve. Any ideas? Ohh yeah- cheap ideas and the less prep time the better.

Thanks

Answer 1

Try a dessert buffet with coffee and tea's. You can put out a variety of cookies, eclairs or cream puffs, brownies, cake squares, you name it. I done it and believe me, when the friends are gone, so is the food.

Answer 2

Wow... you've got some great answers so far with some yummy sounding recipes. I might have to try a few of them!

Here's a different idea that might also make you some sales, too. Find a local bakery or delicatessen that has good food. Talk to the manager (not a clerk) about what you'd like to order. If you end up having a good conversation with the manager, he/she may allow you to post some flyers on their counter about your upcoming jewlery show. Ask for some of the deli/bakery's business cards and let the manager know that you'd like to set them out on the food table at your party. This would be a good time to ask for a discount. Even if they cannot offer you a discount this time, you might find they do offer you one at your next party. The deli/bakery gets some free advertising and so do you!

I have just recently started my own party planning business, and I'm tellin' ya, making contacts in the local business community can be a great way to bring in more revenue for yourself no matter what kind of business you are running.

Good luck with your jewelry show!!

Answer 3

there is this special bread I cant remember the name of it, it is really small, maybe called snacking bread
its 2"X2"
use these to make bite size pizza cover with cheese and 1 slice pepperoni and bake till cheese melts no sauce needed.

1 box cream cheese spread out in a 9X9 pan then covered with 1 can cambells beanless chilli, then covered in shredded cheddar cheese microwave 2-3 minutes makes a great dip

hotdogs cut up into bite size pieces cooked and served with honey or dijon mustard I served this at our church a few weeks ago and it was well liked.

16 ounces velveeta about half a big box mixed with 1 can rotel microwaved until cheese is melted makes another great dip

Answer 4

My family and I are having a small get together this weekend too...We are keeping it simple...here is our menu

Meatballs, (buy frozen, throw in crockpot with a bottle of bbq sauce and 2 Tb. grape jelly)

Little Sausages (throw in sauce pan with some bbq sauce)

Deviled Eggs

Chips and Salsa

Cheeseball

Scalloped Potatoes

Cheese Dip (big block of Velveeta Cheese, 1 lb. hamburger, 1 lg can Armour Chili (no beans)

Chips and Dip

Making a cake right out of the box

Answer 5

Store made hummus (like the greek olive flavor, or artichoke)
Eggplant salad
Mixed olives from the deli counter
Assorted bread and crackers
Chunk of good-quality parmigiano reggiano
Assorted fresh cold cuts and cheese rolled like cigars on a platter

Answer 6

Go to Costco (or Price Club, Sams Club, BJ Wholesalers) they have tons of little finger foods you just pop in the oven and wa la!

Answer 7

Different cheeses and crackers, grapes, wine, or sparkling cider. Or lil smokies sausages with bar-b-q sauce. Heat them up ina pot all together their great. Bread and spinach or artichoke dip.

Answer 8

I love to make crossaints stuffed with chicken salad and its really good just make sure you serve it fresh.

Answer 9

Selling first, food afterwards...

Answer 10

dip