Cheap And Easy Party Food -
Throw A Great Party Without Spending A Fortune
by:
Angela Tyler
If you are planning a party, you already
know that food can be one of your biggest
expenses. However, you can take several steps
to cut your party food costs. It is not
necessary to purchase expensive appetizers and
beverages to throw a great party. A little
imagination and effort can make your party a
memorable occasion.
Here are some ideas and suggestions to help
you save money on food when throwing your next
party:
Have a potluck
A potluck is certainly cheaper than hiring
a caterer and you will save a lot of time and
money by having your guests prepare a dish to
share with others. Potluck is fun and you will
surely end up with an interesting assortment
of foods. To make things simpler, include a
suggestion as to what type of dish you would
like your guests to bring such as a dessert,
vegetable, or salad.
Finger foods are fun
Small sandwiches, chips, dips, and
vegetable trays are relatively inexpensive and
you won't need to bother with place settings
and bringing out your best china. Simply
supply napkins and small paper plates and
allow your guests to serve themselves from an
assortment of bite size goodies.
Back to basics
Fruit and cheese are excellent choices for
casual party foods that don't require fancy
place settings or dishes. Buy fresh fruit in
season when you are likely to find certain
varieties on sale and fill your table will a
variety of cheeses, crackers, and perhaps
olives and nuts.
Go Italian
If your party will be a dinner party where
fingers foods are not appropriate, you can try
spaghetti with garlic bread and salad, or you
could find a good deal on pizza that you can
have delivered. You will save time and it is
quite easy to find a bargain on different
types of pizza.
Thrifty Thirst Quenchers
For party beverages, two-liter soft drinks
and bottled water are inexpensive and very
easy to serve. Provide ice and cups and allow
your guests to serve themselves. Tea and
coffee are cheap as is lemonade that you make
fresh or from concentrate.
Your party does not have to cost a lot of
money to be a huge success. Look for sales on
the foods and beverages you choose and plan
ahead so you will have time to shop around be
fore you buy.
