Welcome Home Party

shanliann

I realize that pretty much everyone hates me on this site, but I Promised a girl at work I'd get her some opinions.

I know that with weddings what amounts or types of food you serve are really based on time.

This gal at work is throwing a welcome home party for her hubby who is in the military.

Her thoughts are, since everyone (family, close friends) are going to want to see him anyway, might as well plan something so he can see everyone at the same time and doesn't get overwhelmed trying to find time for everyone.

She is hosting the party and sending out invites(nothing fancy). She will do a bit of decorating and have cake(her hubbys fav sweet treat!)

Her original plan was to do pizza, wings, and beer. Sort of a "guy" theme, but obviously food ladies will eat too. Then if anyone wanted other then pizza or beer, they could order off the menu, order at the bar and take care of the charges themselves.

A couple other ladies at work started telling her that hosting pizza wings and beer is too much. That she should just do the cake and maybe some snacks (pretzels, chex mix, etc) and start the party at 8, and let everyone be on there own for dinner.

What are your opinions as a host/guest?

I THINK she feels like just doing the cake and snacks isn't enough as a host, but she also doesn't want to be over the top or waste money.

If interested, her budget would be $100-$160 on pizza ($20 each) and $100 on wings

For beer 1/4 Barrel would cost her $110

She thanks you in advance for opinions!

beethery

Pizza and wings are a safe bet. Cake is always nice to have.

[Deleted User]

I think the food is a nice gesture, but I wouldn't expect my drinks to be covered for this kind of party at a bar!

I went to a surprise bday party at a bar, and the host had cupcakes and had arranged for them to bring some apps out shortly after everyone arrived. The server just came around and took drink orders.

beethery

shanliann said:

I realize that pretty much everyone hates me on this site, but I Promised a girl at work I'd get her some opinions.

I know that with weddings what amounts or types of food you serve are really based on time.

This gal at work is throwing a welcome home party for her hubby who is in the military.

Her thoughts are, since everyone (family, close friends) are going to want to see him anyway, might as well plan something so he can see everyone at the same time and doesn't get overwhelmed trying to find time for everyone.

She is hosting the party and sending out invites(nothing fancy). She will do a bit of decorating and have cake(her hubbys fav sweet treat!)

Her original plan was to do pizza, wings, and beer. Sort of a "guy" theme, but obviously food ladies will eat too. Then if anyone wanted other then pizza or beer, they could order off the menu, order at the bar and take care of the charges themselves.

A couple other ladies at work started telling her that hosting pizza wings and beer is too much. That she should just do the cake and maybe some snacks (pretzels, chex mix, etc) and start the party at 8, and let everyone be on there own for dinner.

What are your opinions as a host/guest?

I THINK she feels like just doing the cake and snacks isn't enough as a host, but she also doesn't want to be over the top or waste money.

If interested, her budget would be $100-$160 on pizza ($20 each) and $100 on wings

For beer 1/4 Barrel would cost her $110

She thanks you in advance for opinions!

If she wants to do a big party she needs to host all food and drinks. She could easily do pizza, wings, and kegs at her house. To send out invitations and have a party at a place where people have to pay for their own food is tacky as hell and rude.

shanliann

She and I both thought it would be rude to not host food. The bar said letting everyone order there own meals would crazy for the kitchen to handle and cause a delay in getting them to the table.

She lives in 1 bedroom apartment, they are waiting to buy a house until he is home for good, so she has no way to "host it" at her place

So her original plan is, pizza, wings, keg for beer(not whole keg!) and then shes paying a flat fee to the bar for pitchers of pop with refills. Cake and then cookies and some salty munchies. So there is more then plenty offered and people can come and have a good time with spending no money, but do have the option to spend money on other stuff should they chose to do so.

^^^yes or no?

beethery

shanliann said:

She and I both thought it would be rude to not host food. The bar said letting everyone order there own meals would crazy for the kitchen to handle and cause a delay in getting them to the table.

She lives in 1 bedroom apartment, they are waiting to buy a house until he is home for good, so she has no way to "host it" at her place

So her original plan is, pizza, wings, keg for beer(not whole keg!) and then shes paying a flat fee to the bar for pitchers of pop with refills. Cake and then cookies and some salty munchies. So there is more then plenty offered and people can come and have a good time with spending no money, but do have the option to spend money on other stuff should they chose to do so.

^^^yes or no?

Whatever option where the guests don't have to pay for stuff is the best one.

shanliann

the guests will not pay either way. I think maybe I rambled too much.

Option #1 Party at 6 or 7pm, pizza, wings, cake, cookies, snacks, pop, and beer provided.

Option #2 party at 8pmish(after dinner!) cake, snacks, pop, and beer provided.

beethery

shanliann said:

the guests will not pay either way. I think maybe I rambled too much.

Option #1 Party at 6 or 7pm, pizza, wings, cake, cookies, snacks, pop, and beer provided.

Option #2 party at 8pmish(after dinner!) cake, snacks, pop, and beer provided.

I'd go with option #1 as guests of all ages will be invited.

lc07

Option 1.

loro929

Yes, option 1. Also, I have been to parties like this at a bar, where there was hosted snack food and beer, wine and even some champagne to toast the guest. They were always lots of fun and the guests are always happy to be hosted. However, just make sure it is clear what is considered hosted and what is not, especially since you are at a bar - it could be very easy for someone to order a cocktail, or something else which is not covered.

JennyColada

#1 just seems more fun to me.