Does your child receive two or three birthday party invitations to the same kind of party within a few weeks of each other? If so, you aren’t imagining it–kids tend to cycle through the same birthday themes and activities popular within their peer group. The four year olds want bouncy houses, the kindergarteners love superheros, first graders flock to laser tag. But what if your kid wants to break out of the mold (or maybe you do)?
Try doing something unique for your next kid birthday party with food. Call it a kid-style foodie party. You can host a foodie party either at home or at a kid-friendly restaurant. Get creative with one of the suggested kid-style foodie themes here:
Hands-On Foodie
Making pizza is easy, cheap and fun for kids. Check with your local pizza joint or a larger chain like Uno Chicago Grill about hosting a hands-on birthday party. If you host at home, go with pre-prepared, personal sized crusts like Mama Mary’s, Boboli or Pillsbury. Offer both red and white sauces and popular kid toppings like pepperoni, tomatoes, shrimp, olives and cheese. Pick up kid-size aprons at a craft store (Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics) and put a chef hat on your birthday kid.
A la Carte Foodie
Kids love to create their own food. The more choices, the better! It’s what my kids love about Subway. In fact, imitate a Subway-style sandwich shop at your next party. Or host a taco/burrito bar inspired by Moe’s or Chipotle Southwest Grill. Include filling choices like shredded chicken, beef, bean, different cheeses, toppings and salsas. Or, try a pasta bar with different colored pasta and shapes. And of course for dessert, go with a lavish ice cream sundae and toppings bar!
Spectator Foodie
Hibachi grill restaurants like Benny Hanna are always a hit with kids. A fondue restaurant is another idea if you have one nearby. Or set up a foodie bar at home. Make something kids have fun watching that also offers choices. Giant waffles with special toppings or chocolate chip pancakes are easy, and you can throw on whipped cream smiley faces or animal whiskers and ears, whatever your guest orders! Add a sidedish of fruit and veggies with a cream cheese-and-marshmellow fluff dip.
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