Posts: 17
From:Chapel Hill, NC
Registered: Jan 2006

posted January 17, 2010 05:36 PM               

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Hi,

I was asked to possibly provide a really cheap ($8/person or less) and nice meal for a father-daughter dance. The menu has to be kid-friendly yet enough to satisfy dads. Any ideas? This is my first time doing something like this.

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From:Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Registered: May 2003

posted January 18, 2010 07:41 AM               

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Hi there
When I think inexpensive and kid friendly the first thing that pops into my mind is pasta. A pasta with meatballs and a variety of sauces on the side might work on a buffet with a Caesar and Garden salad. Desssert could be assorted squares or pie or something inexpensive. Hope this helps
God Bless
Bryguy

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From:Portland, Oregon
Registered: Jun 99

posted January 22, 2010 02:49 AM            

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I agree with Bryguy - pastas are about the most affordable thing you can do like that.

Your other option would be to have a build your own sandwich bar, some pasta and/or potato salad, chips, etc.

OR you could not even have a full meal and just make some desserts. Do they have to have an entire dinner or would it work to have a crudite (veg & dip), chips & a variety of cookies & bars for dessert?

The other question is do you have $8/person food budget or are you trying to cater (and make a little money) off it? If you're doing it as a caterer you are not going to make anything off that budget. Especially if you have to take care of beverages, plates, etc. If you're only trying to get the cost of ingredients it shouldn't be too bad to meet that budget with any of the previous ideas.

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From:Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Registered: May 2003

posted January 23, 2010 05:12 PM            

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I concur and can only ask if it is a luncheon or diner meal...and can you or do you have the equipment for a buffet, or do you need to serve plated meals?
The more info the better prepared to give a more complete catering plan. And Hopefully Fathers will be open to things that make their girls happy....

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