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.
