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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 30, 2015 4:59:55 GMT
I am planning my son's birthday party and trying to figure out what to serve. Unfortunately, not many people have RSVP'd so I really don't know how many to expect. We invited several of our friends and their kids. So far, there are the 6 of us and 8 others that have said they will be here. I was thinking of having a taco bar or walking tacos. Wondering if I would regret this due to the mess? If I did this, what else would you serve? I have a cute idea (from Pinterest) for a fruit platter and could also do a veggie tray. What else would you serve? Any other ideas for a main dish? It is a pirate party, if that matters.  In the past I have done pulled pork, homemade sloppy joes, etc with chips and other snacky foods. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 30, 2015 5:13:55 GMT
What's the age of the kids?
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Post by finally~a~mama on Sept 30, 2015 5:38:35 GMT
Taco bar sounds fun. I'd avoid the walking tacos unless the kids are older. Rice, nachos, fajitas, refried beans would go well with it too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 5:44:40 GMT
Sounds great to me!!
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Post by rainangel on Sept 30, 2015 6:14:15 GMT
This all depends on the age of the kids. If the kids are old enough to take food on their own plates and carry it to the table without problems, then a taco bar is great food. I still haven't met a kid who doesn't like taco's. And because there are so many toppings to choose from, it is easy to avoid things you are allergic to, have an intolerance for or don't eat for religious reasons, or other reasons. Meat, dairy, gluten etc can easily be avoided and taco's is brilliant if you need to please everyone.
I have had taco bars several times, and it has always been a success. Yes, it might be a bit messy, but it is such crowdpleaser that I don't really mind.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Sept 30, 2015 10:19:41 GMT
Teenagers, yes. Under 12- way too messy.
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Post by littlemama on Sept 30, 2015 10:22:37 GMT
Totally depends on the ages of the kids. Based on it being a pirate party, I'm thinking the kids are too young.
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Post by bosoxbeth on Sept 30, 2015 10:45:12 GMT
Yummy but messy!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 30, 2015 10:52:43 GMT
Indoors or out?
I would be happy to do tacos outdoors... but young kids need to sit and eat IMO, they will still make a mess with Tacos but less hassle to clean up outside.
Either way I would have a paper table cloth and that can be scooped up and thrown away...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 12:56:28 GMT
I don't think tacos would be much messier than sloppy joes.
Instead of tacos, why not a taco salad bar? Then you could use plastic bowls/forks and it wouldn't be as messy. Everyone could still choose their favorite toppings and enjoy the taste of tacos.
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 30, 2015 12:59:16 GMT
I think either one would be fine. I assume by walking tacos you mean in the bag of Doritos. The kids could still sit and eat them.
I'd keep it simple with a fruit platter. Kids like that more than veggies, in most cases.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 13:06:42 GMT
First, walking tacos doesn't mean you HAVE to walk around to eat them. I don't see why they or a taco bar are inherently more messy than sloppy joes. Have an adult available to serve what the kids want and a place for them to sit down to eat.
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Post by melanell on Sept 30, 2015 13:41:54 GMT
For me it would depend on the kids' age and where they would be eating. But the idea in general sounds fun and like something kids would like.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Sept 30, 2015 13:43:26 GMT
I think your menu sounds great.
Having a taco truck (or driveway setup like that) here is very popular. The vendor comes with stove and all the goodies and whips you up tacos in the driveway. As a matter of fact, every kids party and a few adult ones I've been to in the past six months have had one.
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Post by quiltz on Sept 30, 2015 14:01:45 GMT
I usually went the hot dogs & chips or ordered pizza. Plastic table cloth, juice boxes, paper plates. throw the whole thing out at the end.
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Post by mallie on Sept 30, 2015 15:43:20 GMT
Half the kids I know don't like tacos.
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Post by lbp on Sept 30, 2015 16:13:23 GMT
We did that a lot for DS's Birthday parties. I didn't think they were any messier than any other foods. We always did fruit tray, veggie tray, make you own tacos, cake and ice cream.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Sept 30, 2015 17:57:08 GMT
I like to do a taco bar because the kids can pick their own topping or what they want to eat. Taco bar is great for us because I put out flour tortillas and taco shells. I also put out beans, rice and plenty of cheese and lettuce. That way the kids can make burritos, soft tacos, hard tacos or taco salads. I have never had anyone not be able to eat, even the vegetarians that we've served.
We also do baked potato bars. I do a few group meals each year for our 4-H kids. We did a baked potato bar this year at fair and they loved it. We are doing taco bar next year.
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Post by scrapmaven on Sept 30, 2015 17:59:50 GMT
Tacos if everyone sits outside at a table to eat would be a good idea. Otherwise, you'd be looking at a huge mess w/excited children who are running around. If the kids are teens then tacos inside would work.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 30, 2015 19:21:51 GMT
Thanks for the ideas. The kids range in age from 3-12. I probably shouldn't have said walking tacos. I was thinking the taco in a bag, but I might just have chips as an option along with tortillas (as opposed to individual bags) and then have bowls available if they want them. In regards to mess, I was just envisioning shredded lettuce and cheese throughout the house.
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In the past I have done pulled pork, homemade sloppy joes, etc with chips and other snacky foods. 
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