My new place is quite small (2 bedroom flat) but warm and cosy. I have a medium sized deck outdoor. Would it be too rude if I stated that only finger food available and it was to be BYO? I'm a single mum and my budget is restricted. It's going to be for adults only though.
Any ideas on food, themes, etc would be appreciated.
2007-05-02 18:20:17 · 12 answers · asked by like-it 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
Should I invite my neighbours too? One of them is an elderly lady in her 80s. The others are young families with kids.
2007-05-02 18:22:38 · update #1
Congrats on your new place!!!! How exciting! You might consider having an "Open House" instead of a House Warming. Open houses imply that people can come by, stay for a while and then leave, which makes more room for guests to come at different times. You don't have to apologize for what you serve or don't serve. Invite your neighbors and friends to bring a "bottle to share" and that will also have a friendly, welcoming sound to it as well. Food ideas might consist of:
1. Vege tray with dressing
2. Artichoke and Crab dip with chips or crackers
3. Spinach dip in a hollowed out sourdough loaf
4. Cheese platter with crackers
5. Fresh fruit kabobs
6. Sliced meats
7. Cupcakes, brownies, and cookies
2007-05-02 18:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by JennyP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BYOB is fine on any invite! I would suggest you make a large punch bowl or pitcher of sangria, can be done on the cheap with a box of red wine, some fruit juice, and I love to add a 2 ltr. of sparkling water for an extra zip, slice oranges and apples, limes, lemons whatever fruit is cheap is fine!
Pretty, and you have welcomed everyone into your home!
You do not have to say that you are serving finger foods only, at a housewarming people don't normally expect a full meal!
Be careful of inviting the new neighbors at this time, you may just wind up with a home full of un-ruley kids!If you do decide to invite them make sure you say it is a BYOB cocktail hour housewarming for adults only!
Themes? Your home is enough, celebrate it with warm candles, and fresh flowers, let everyone see what you have done to your new space!
Set hours are a good idea as well, you don't want people moving in!
2007-05-03 03:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by kat k 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had several housewarming parties. There is no reason to tell people that you will be serving finger foods. Just do it!
Matter of fact, you will find that people won't eat that much. Food is just a bonus. I served cheap wine and ice tea. No one complained. I would stay away from the BYO. I registered at my favorite stores. As party favors, I gave magnetic post-its from the dollar store in a children's goodie bag. I gave tours. People signed my guest book (dollar store journal), everyone wrote something special. I did not invite the neighbors. I decorated with a dollar store table cloth, paper plates and utensils. I had very little furniture. I sat on the floor to open presents. My dinette set had enough chairs for those who stuck around. I scheduled the housewarming for only two hours, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. so people won't expect a meal. Go with finger foods such as fruit, veggies, cheese, crackers, dip and a dessert such as cookies.
2007-05-02 19:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by Nicki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your new home. There is a lot to be said for warm and cosy. Some of the best parties can be just casual gettogethers without spending huge amounts of money.
You could even tell the people that you are inviting to each bring a dish to share instead of a housewarming gift and that would take the pressure and expense off of you.
You should invite your new neighbors, it will be good to get to know them and they can tell you a bit more about your new neighborhood. If you want to provide the desserts, or whatever food item that is your specialty, you can do that and then have your friends bring chips and dip, a veggie platter, homemade chili, taco fixings, salad and dressings, whatever everyone likes.
Your theme could be as simple as Welcome to My Home to a more elaborate early summer or spring Luau with tropical drinks, leis, grass skirts etc. You can check at your local Dollar stores for a lot of the supplies, so you do not go broke. Best of luck and have fun in your new home.
2007-05-02 18:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats on your new place. first off, finger foods are totally acceptable, as long as your guests know to have something before the party or have something planned for after....you can do finger foods that are quite filling i.e sushi,some yum cha-esq food, pizza popper and the like, anyway....finger foods are good. definitely say byo. then you don't have to shell out X amount of money to get people vomiting in your toilet and they are solely responsible for the amount they drink and their way home after the party.You should invite your neighbors, as a courtesy. I doubt the 80 year old will show up, but she will appreciate the invitation. If she does come treat her congenially as you would any other guest and don't maker her feel ostracized. You could have a cocktail party theme, that would excuse the finger foods, encourage more exciting drinks opportunities and everybody gets to get dressed up in their party clothes. what fun!! anyway....hope you have a great time.
2007-05-07 22:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by the blue olive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your new home. An "Open House" as suggested by Jeannette is a great idea but be sure to specify bteween which hours. You do not have to indicate that you are serving only finger foods. Please invite the neighbours as I am sure this is going to go a long way. Keep the menu simple ....finger foods, maybe a cake or donuts too for the sweet toothed ones and have fun getting to know your new neighbourhood and neighbours. Am sure many will surprise you by bringing along a bottle or two and other goodwill gestures.
2007-05-03 01:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by trinigirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-08 04:02:12 · answer #7 · answered by leisure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice to invite your neighbors that way if the noise is loud they wont mind. If you have family's coming you need to be mindful of the kids and byob. As for a theme where would you like to go on a vacation like Hawaii, Paris, Greece, Google these places and find out about there food and have finger foods to match.
2007-05-02 18:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by Reta, Bears mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We moved into a house in Sale near Manchester. We took down the "For Sale" sign, painted it blue and added in white the word "party". We placed by the side of a four lane road and waited. Dozens of people knocked on our door, nearly all with drink and asked if they could come in. We all had a great night. Nothing went missing and there was no trouble.
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