Are you craving simple yet inexpensive party food ideas? You are in luck. Our next “Party on a Budget” installment has plenty of tips on how to serve delicious and memorable food without breaking the bank.
Have a party at home or a party venue hall, food budget is the most important thing. The only thing that your guests will notice is; what is on the food tables. Most people come to a party for just eating purposes. They don’t care about other things. So you need to plant a food plate according to your guest taste and your budget.
Feast Without the Fuss: Budget-Friendly Party Food Ideas
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1. Prepare the food yourself
Preparing the party food all by yourself is probably the easiest way to ensure that the dining needs for your party are taken care of. We recommend creating a meal around one dish, such as chili or this spaghetti with lemon marinated chicken, garlic gravy and cherry tomatoes recipe from God of Scrumptiousness Recipes.
However, if you absolutely detest cooking, take a look at the next two tips.
2. Have your guests bring food
Instead of scurrying to fix dinner, consider hosting a potluck. Supply the silverware and drinks and ask your guests to bring their favorite dishes. Entice your guests to show-off by offering a prize for the best dish. Enjoy sampling each others’ foodstuff!
3. If you choose to have your food catered, keep it simple
If you would like to serve food at your event, reduce catering costs by going buffet-style. It is more cost-effective than a sit-down meal because you won’t have to pay for servers.
Pro Tip: Find caterers in your city by utilizing the registries on wedding websites. We recommend trying out Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book!
4. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage)
Stemming from the “potluck” theme, have your guests bring their own drinks to your party. That way, you can save money and everyone gets to drink whatever they like. It’s a win-win situation.
Now, if you want to provide some kind of beverage…
5. Build your party around one type of drink
Make a signature drink for your party, like this Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer from The Kitchen, or have a giant punch bowl. Not only is it cheaper, but it’s also less of a hassle to focus on one beverage instead of trying to make everyone happy by supplying several different kinds.
Pro Tip: Be a considerate host and supply a non-alcoholic option.
6. Host an alternative dinner party
Consider hosting a dessert party and bake 50 cupcakes for your guests to decorate. Or, if you want something more filling, have a brunch-themed party by serving pancakes. We are dying to try out this Pumpkin Pancakes recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch!
Hopefully, you have gained some party inspiration. Just remember – there is more than one way to party. Be creative and your party is guaranteed to be memorable.
If you have any other tips and/or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments below!
