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House party for 80 -- I'm cooking
Posted on 5/17/21 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 2:28 pm
Need some advice on what my plan is for my dad's 75th birthday party we are hosting at my house...
Expect 80 or so guests
Going with a cajun type menu and I am planning on food stations
Station 1--oustide in outdoor kitchen area; boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn. Boil and keep hot in a cooler. Self serve from the cooler.
Station 2--on the kitchen island; salad bar along with french bread, crawfish queso dip, another couple of dips.
(recipes are welcome here)
Station 3--on the stove; seafood gumbo and rice; small bowls.
Station 4--dessert
Having a bartender and margarita machine at the bar, what other specialty drinks should we offer?
Thanks for listening. I enjoy throwing parties.
Expect 80 or so guests
Going with a cajun type menu and I am planning on food stations
Station 1--oustide in outdoor kitchen area; boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn. Boil and keep hot in a cooler. Self serve from the cooler.
Station 2--on the kitchen island; salad bar along with french bread, crawfish queso dip, another couple of dips.
(recipes are welcome here)
Station 3--on the stove; seafood gumbo and rice; small bowls.
Station 4--dessert
Having a bartender and margarita machine at the bar, what other specialty drinks should we offer?
Thanks for listening. I enjoy throwing parties.
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 2:29 pm to JoseVargasTX
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Having a bartender and margarita machine at the bar, what other specialty drinks should we offer?
Hurricanes
Posted on 5/17/21 at 2:40 pm to JoseVargasTX
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what other specialty drinks should we offer?
What's the age range for this party? Mostly older folks may want wine and a beer or 2...not so much of the heavy stuff.
Younger folks, I'd have the beer, vodkas, and whiskeys.
Sounds like fun but a lot of work. Good for you throwing him a party like that
Posted on 5/17/21 at 2:47 pm to JoseVargasTX
only suggestion id have is putting out some meat just in case you have people who for whatever reason arent into crawfish
like pick up a litle bbq from somewhere or something like that
like pick up a litle bbq from somewhere or something like that
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 2:51 pm to JoseVargasTX
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Need some advice on what my plan is for my dad's 75th birthday party
Pudding*
Jello*
*anything not requiring chewing
quote:
what other specialty drinks should we offer?
Tiki Bar Drinks:
Mai Tai
Zombie
Painkiller
Rum Swizzle
Planter's Punch
Singapore Sling
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:13 pm to WestCoastAg
I think it's that everything he has is shellfish. Some people are allergic so he should maybe have an offering that isn't seafood. You could do some Boudin Balls; isn't that cajun? 
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:39 pm to JoseVargasTX
I would change the gumbo to chicken and sausage since you will already have shrimp and crawfish.
Crawfish queso doesn't appeal to me, but I'm probably in the minority. I would have crawfish cardinale with french bread toasties for dipping/loading. Or I would consider having crawfish bread slices.
Crawfish queso doesn't appeal to me, but I'm probably in the minority. I would have crawfish cardinale with french bread toasties for dipping/loading. Or I would consider having crawfish bread slices.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:34 pm to JoseVargasTX
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what other specialty drinks should we offer?
Pfeizeritas
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:43 pm to JoseVargasTX
I would be careful on the shrimp in cooler serving hot. They will overcook.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:50 pm to Gris Gris
I agree about changing the gumbo to chicken and sausage. With that many people, odds are someone or someones are allergic or just don’t eat shellfish. Plus, I think it’s easier to make and cheaper.
And make sure the potato salad is next to the gumbo or everyone knows it’s at the salad bar station. Some people may ignore the salad bar station and wish they had potato salad with their gumbo.
And make sure the potato salad is next to the gumbo or everyone knows it’s at the salad bar station. Some people may ignore the salad bar station and wish they had potato salad with their gumbo.
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:01 pm to BigB0882
Good call on the potato salad for the gumbo. That and/or sweet potatoes. I'd put it by the gumbo.
Also agree on the concern of keeping the shrimp hot in the cooler. Boiled shrimp don't have to be hot. You could keep the corn and potatoes in the cooler, though.
Also agree on the concern of keeping the shrimp hot in the cooler. Boiled shrimp don't have to be hot. You could keep the corn and potatoes in the cooler, though.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:39 pm to BigB0882
Great ideas—appreciate the feedback.
I’m also planning chicken tenders and fried mozzarella for the kids.
I’m also planning chicken tenders and fried mozzarella for the kids.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:55 pm to JoseVargasTX
I am allergic to crawfish so I had hotdogs with the kids at the mothers day crawfish boil...
I appreciate when people have finger sandwiches or some type of non crawfish option. Chicken and sausage gumbo or jambalaya in addition or in place of the seafood gumbo would solve the problem for shellfish allergies.
I appreciate when people have finger sandwiches or some type of non crawfish option. Chicken and sausage gumbo or jambalaya in addition or in place of the seafood gumbo would solve the problem for shellfish allergies.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 9:41 am to JoseVargasTX
This is great! I also love cooking and hosting as well.
Some thoughts about your menu:
1) A couple of other people have said this, but I'd offer some non-seafood options. Since you want to keep a cajun menu, maybe some jambalaya and some boudin / boudin balls. You could do this in addition to the gumbo.
2) Add Apple crack dip with fruit on the kitchen island
3) Dessert - any chance you could have someone cooking up beignets throughout the party? I'd also load up some petit fours. You want grab and go here, since you are, I assume, already going to have a cake at some point.
4) Drinks - for events like this, I love doing a specialty drink. Does your dad drink? If so, what is his favorite drink? Make that the specialty drink in his honor. Since you will have a bartender, get a little sign made up for the bar that says, Party Special - "name of drink" in honor of Dad and list what's in it. If you are experimental type (or your bartender is) find out your dad's favorite liquors/mixers and create something new!
Some thoughts about your menu:
1) A couple of other people have said this, but I'd offer some non-seafood options. Since you want to keep a cajun menu, maybe some jambalaya and some boudin / boudin balls. You could do this in addition to the gumbo.
2) Add Apple crack dip with fruit on the kitchen island
3) Dessert - any chance you could have someone cooking up beignets throughout the party? I'd also load up some petit fours. You want grab and go here, since you are, I assume, already going to have a cake at some point.
4) Drinks - for events like this, I love doing a specialty drink. Does your dad drink? If so, what is his favorite drink? Make that the specialty drink in his honor. Since you will have a bartender, get a little sign made up for the bar that says, Party Special - "name of drink" in honor of Dad and list what's in it. If you are experimental type (or your bartender is) find out your dad's favorite liquors/mixers and create something new!
Posted on 5/18/21 at 9:48 am to LSUFanHouston
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Apple crack dip
What is this?
Posted on 5/18/21 at 10:01 am to Gris Gris
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Apple crack dip
What is this?
It's amazing.
1 8oz block cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 16 oz caramel dip / caramel sauce
1/2 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Apple slices (the box at Sams Club is perfect for this)
Beat the cream cheese until smooth
Add sugar and vanilla extract, beat until combined
Spread mixture into pyrex dish, forming a layer
Mix chocolate chips and caramel in a separate bowl, then pour into dish as second layer
Add toffee bits on top of second layer. Cover and put in fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
Take out, uncover, and serve with apple slices
Posted on 5/18/21 at 10:04 am to LSUFanHouston
Thank you!
Posted on 5/18/21 at 11:57 am to JoseVargasTX
Why not cook a jambalaya for the kids (and some adults) instead of frying up tenders and Mozz sticks?
Jambalaya feeds a lot of people.
Jambalaya feeds a lot of people.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 8:45 pm to Buckeye06
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Some people are allergic so he should maybe have an offering that isn't seafood.
In the words of Hank Hill, those people can leave
Posted on 5/19/21 at 12:12 am to X123F45
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In the words of Hank Hill, those people can leave
You’d have a birthday party for your parent, and tell people allergic to seafood to leave?
We’ve always done everything to accommodate our parents and the guests. We love them and would never embarrass them.
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