What am I forgetting for Tman's party?

[georgeharrison]

I ordered these M&Ms for Tman's birthday party. Aren't they hilarious? (hope the photo works)

So these are obviously going to be favors or at least part of the favors. 

I feel like I have no plan for his party.  It is only a week and a half away.  I usually have spreadsheet and all kind of organized crap for his parties, but I didn't do that this time.

The place provides "one tableware setting per player" but since there might be parents that won't play, I should get some plates and stuff. 

I'll get an ice cream cake.   I will order that mid-next week.

Do you think I need to buy balloons or decorations?  I could, I guess, but it doesn't seem necessary to me considering the venue.

I need to figure out food.  I can buy pizzas there for $12/large.  But, I don't know, that sounds kind of gross to me.  I was thinking of maybe getting a couple Costco trays.  Is that dumb for a 10 year old party?  And I'll need to figure drinks. 

What else?  Am I missing something super obvious?

[georgeharrison]

spunbutterfly, it's a laser tag place

[FrozenSunshine]

Pizza. kids love pizza. Will they let you bring in outside stuff? If so I might bring a small veggie tray if the parents would munch on that.

[InBetweenDays]

If you're looking for options other than pizza, for P's party we did sandwich platters from Jimmy John's. Then maybe chips and fruit, drink and ice cream cake and you're all set. I don't think you need balloons or decorations. More of a hassle for you to get there to set it up before hand then deal with at the end.

Make sure you have utensils to cut and serve the cake. And utensils if they're needed to serve the food. And napkins.

[dana86]

I think you got it all. The kids are going to spend a small time eating and the majority of the time playing so besides food I think you are good.

[georgeharrison]

May 20, 2015 20:21:01 GMT -5 InBetweenDays said:

If you're looking for options other than pizza, for P's party we did sandwich platters from Jimmy John's. Then maybe chips and fruit, drink and ice cream cake and you're all set. I don't think you need balloons or decorations. More of a hassle for you to get there to set it up before hand then deal with at the end.

Make sure you have utensils to cut and serve the cake. And utensils if they're needed to serve the food. And napkins.

Good reminder. Thanks.  This wasn't on my radar at this point.

[Deleted]

Candles and a lighter. I always forget a lighter.

[theoriginalbean]

I also vote pizza. I know it's probably gross venue pizza, but kids will love it and it's one less thing for you to worry about.

[spa]

May 20, 2015 20:10:57 GMT -5 FrozenSunshine said:

Pizza. kids love pizza. Will they let you bring in outside stuff? If so I might bring a small veggie tray if the parents would munch on that.

I haven nothing to add to the list other than I like the word munch. I have no idea why I felt like it was important to inform everyone. 

:l 

[georgeharrison]

May 21, 2015 1:37:21 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Candles and a lighter. I always forget a lighter.

Super good call here!

[minion]

What kind of ice cream cake did you decide on? Did you ask the venue if they have a freezer for the cake, that you can use?
Pizza(I vote pizza for all), drinks, plates and cutlery, candles, lighter, favors hmm... I'd bring a decent knife to cut the cake with.

[georgeharrison]

minion. I'm going to get a Baskin Robbins cake. And yes the place does have a freezer, so that's good. A knife is good thinking...especially for ice cream cake.