Thinking of throwing a party...

[Lioness]

I've never hosted a house party before and I was hoping for some feedback.

I'm thinking of throwing a party, about 40 people.

Anyone have any idea what the catering would run for something like this? Evan a ballpark figure would help.

Would probably just do bloody marys and mimosas as far as alcohol.

[BottomsUp]

I've never hosted a house party before and I was hoping for some feedback.

I'm thinking of throwing a party, about 40 people.

Anyone have any idea what the catering would run for something like this? Evan a ballpark figure would help.

Would probably just do bloody marys and mimosas as far as alcohol.

Depends on many factors - if you're just doing finger food, and you have your own venue, you can probably get away with a $20 / person budget. If you want more than just finger food, then obviously the event will cost much more.

I've done something like this before - PM me if you'd like more details.

[Lioness]

I want to throw my S-I-L a baby sprinkler (mini baby shower).

I was thinking of a brunch. A few breakfast choices and a few lunch choices. No finger food other than maybe a vegetable crudite, a cheese spread and a fruit/nut platter for when the guests arrive.

[BottomsUp]

I want to throw my S-I-L a baby sprinkler (mini baby shower).

I was thinking of a brunch. A few breakfast choices and a few lunch choices. No finger food other than maybe a vegetable crudite, a cheese spread and a fruit/nut platter for when the guests arrive.

Sorry - I *completely* misunderstood the event. Forget what I wrote up there.

This should cost you about $400-500 max.

[ajr41]

Bfast/Brunch should run about $10 a person
Can't dbol cook?

[Old Fart]

what the fuck is a baby SPRINKLER???

dont listen to mav with his $10 per person either, cant even feed dog food for $10

[Lioness]

Bfast/Brunch should run about $10 a person
Can't dbol cook?

No boys allowed!

what the fuck is a baby SPRINKLER???

dont listen to mav with his $10 per person either, cant even feed dog food for $10

A baby sprinkler is a mini baby shower thrown for a second child (opposite sex of first child).

dbol is making me cut the guestlist. LOL

[dBOL]

what the fuck is a baby SPRINKLER???

dont listen to mav with his $10 per person either, cant even feed dog food for $10

Its gotta be from some TV show on E or VH1 or something.

I want to be in one of these meetings where they just decide on a new word.

[Lioness]

Its gotta be from some TV show on E or VH1 or something.

I want to be in one of these meetings where they just decide on a new word.

Its for our Godson!!!

[Old Fart]

you got the new house throw a house warming party as a warm up, use the proceeds to fund the sprinkler

[Lioness]

you got the new house throw a house warming party as a warm up, use the proceeds to fund the sprinkler

I don't want a house warming cause I don't want people to think I'm throwing a party to get gifts.

[Lioness]

Ok, so, how much would the catering cost for around 20 people? LOL

And how much would it cost to get a waitress for 4 hours?

[dBOL]

you got the new house throw a house warming party as a warm up, use the proceeds to fund the sprinkler

will you sell the stand mixer for me on craigslist?

[Kyle]

Bfast/Brunch should run about $10 a person
Can't dbol cook?

$10 a person lol. What sort of peasants eat for $10.

[Lioness]

will you sell the stand mixer for me on craigslist?

lol

[beachman]

$$20-25 per person should be good-women dont eat anyways

[BottomsUp]

$10 a person lol. What sort of peasants eat for $10.

That's actually a good estimate. She's having some breakfast/lunch food and platters plus some booze. This isn't a sit down event. You gotta figure cereal, maybe wraps, two or three salads, the platters, disposable cutlery, the booze, a balloon or two.

[igotabs]

I don't want a house warming cause I don't want people to think I'm throwing a party to get gifts.

I never even looked at it that way....I am going to call out all my friends that invited me to "house warming parties" for throwing grimy house parties....and those times I thought they wanted me to bless there house with good company

[Old Fart]

I don't want a house warming cause I don't want people to think I'm throwing a party to get gifts.

tell them no gifts- people will bring one anyhow. Or at least some of that swill scotch dbol drinks

Ok, so, how much would the catering cost for around 20 people? LOL

And how much would it cost to get a waitress for 4 hours?

waitress anywhere from $20-$25 a hour, catering will depend on your food, but I think you can get away with the whole deal in the $600-$800 range

will you sell the stand mixer for me on craigslist?

10% is my fee

[Lioness]

$$20-25 per person should be good-women dont eat anyways

I was thinking no more than $30-$35. Thanks.

That's actually a good estimate. She's having some breakfast/lunch food and platters plus some booze. This isn't a sit down event. You gotta figure cereal, maybe wraps, two or three salads, the platters, disposable cutlery, the booze, a balloon or two.

Cereal? LOL! I was thinking more like french toast/pancakes/waffles, eggs with sausage/bacon, maybe a quiche for breakfast items. And chicken franchise or marsala, baked ziti, eggplant rollatini, maybe some tilapia for lunch items. Oh, and a salad. God forbid the Italians don't get their salad.

I never even looked at it that way....I am going to call out all my friends that invited me to "house warming parties" for throwing grimy house parties....and those times I thought they wanted me to bless there house with good company

Idk. We had my bridal shower and the wedding. Everyone has already given us so much. I feel like a house warming would be too much.