Ideas
5 ideas guides from Party Meals. Plain advice and the gear that goes with it.
Holiday Party Food Ideas for Large Groups That Hold UpHoliday party food for a big crowd. Dishes that hold well on a buffet plus the 2 hour rule and the 140°F standard that keep everyone safe.
Photo: “Two of Big Cheese and Three of Small Cheese on buffet table” by Peachyeung316, CC BY-SA 4.0
A Vegetarian Party Menu That Everyone EatsHow to build a vegetarian party menu that fills up meat eaters too. Hearty mains and easy sides. A sample menu for 20 and tips for vegan and allergy needs.
Photo: Andrea Goh, CC BY 2.0
Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas That Actually Get EatenSimple kids party food that small hands can manage. How much to make and how to plan around allergies. Plus a plan to keep the parents fed too.
Photo: Steve Snodgrass, CC BY 2.0
Make Ahead Party Food: What to Cook WhenParty dishes you can cook days or weeks ahead. How long each kind keeps in the fridge or freezer. How to store it and reheat it safely for a crowd.
Photo: Rubbermaid Products, CC BY 2.0
Party Food on a BudgetHow to feed a crowd well for less. Cheap filling dishes and a smart menu shape. The shopping habits that save the most and the corners not worth cutting.
Photo: Amphion27, CC BY-SA 4.0