Birthday party menu critique

[ladygrey]

We are planning a summery picnic lunch for DD's party at the end of June. Party is from 12-2 pm with 25 people attending; no vegetarians or dietary restrictions. Thoughts? I don't have any appetizers planned since we usually eat right away at family functions, but can certainly add some if it feels like there isn't enough food.

Smoked pulled pork
BBQ sauce (2 kinds - tomato and vinegar) for pork
Buns
Pasta salad
Green salad
Fresh fruit
Kettle chips
Veggie tray

Cake
Ice cream

Lemonade
Bottled water
Soda
Beer
Wine

[starlily]

Looks good to me!

[redheadk]

That looks great! I'd add coleslaw only because I love it on a pulled pork sandwich but it's not really necessary.

[6fsn]

I was thinking cole slaw too. Since you have the veggie tray I might just skip the green salad and do the slaw instead. The menu looks great as is though.

[ladygrey]

Ah, I figured some of the southerners would suggest coleslaw to go with the pulled pork

[lulu21]

I agree to add slaw. It goes great with vinegar based BBQ. Other than that it looks yummy!

[curbsideprophet]

May 31, 2014 19:02:10 GMT -5 ladygrey said:

Ah, I figured some of the southerners would suggest coleslaw to go with the pulled pork

You could also add hush puppies if you want to make it southern. I don't think they are needed though, I think your menu sounds good.

[6fsn]

May 31, 2014 19:02:10 GMT -5 ladygrey said:

Ah, I figured some of the southerners would suggest coleslaw to go with the pulled pork

I'm born and bred Ohio girl;) I spent 9 months in VA, but that's about it.

[teatimefor2]

Looks good to me!

[Deleted]

May 31, 2014 18:46:53 GMT -5 6fsn said:

I was thinking cole slaw too. Since you have the veggie tray I might just skip the green salad and do the slaw instead. The menu looks great as is though.

This is what I would do too. But otherwise the menu looks great, good job!

[jeaniebueller]

Looks great. I would maybe add a cheese and crackers tray if you will have a lot of younger kids but that is it.

[VillainV]

I agree with adding cole slaw and ditching the green salad. Will the kids eat pulled pork? Can you do some hot dogs or something just in case?

I don't think appetizers are necessary, especially since 12-2 is a pretty short window, and I think most people will show up ready to eat. You can always have the veggie tray and some chips out right away if you don't plan on serving food RIGHT at 12. Otherwise just have everything out and people can eat when they're ready.