If you were invited to a kids party from 1-3...

[waffles]

would you assume lunch was being served?



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Yes. I would assume they are serving lunch.

No. I would feed my child lunch before attending.

No lunch, but I would assume they'd have snacks.

No lunch or snacks, just cake/ice cream and beverages


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[namastebiotches]

No I wouldn't. I feel like that'd be too late to expect lunch. Some simple snacks, yea maybe.

[eyenigh]

Yeah, I'd probably assume lunch because we usually eat lunch at that time. When we did my son's b-day party we did a pizza party and it was from 1-3. It's a weird time because people definitely aren't sure. I'd just casually ask. If I were the party thrower, I wouldn't be offended by that question at all. Kids have to eat.

[chapter79]

Nope, I would never assume lunch from 1-3. My daughter's lunch time at school is 11:15 and she eats around 11 on weekends. She'd be starving to death waiting until 1. I would think some small snacks would be served, though.

[TheEleventhHour]

I also would not expect a full lunch but if I were hosting a party at that time I would do snacks not just cake. DS eats lunch no later than noon but he also still naps from 1-3ish so age range may play a role.

[waffles]

Thanks everyone!

It was for my knowledge. lol. DSs party is going to be from 1-3 at a bounce house place. I was just planning on snacks and cupcakes. The kids eat lunch at school at 11:00, so I kind of thought no lunch, but don't want to be that parent. There is a Little Caesars across the street so if all else fails one of us can go grabs some hot and ready pizza.

[queenbabee]

This time seems like an obvious planning move to say... "Feed your own kid! Heres  some goldfish".

eta. I can't spell

[chapter79]

Is there a way to stick it on the invite? I don't know if that's against etiquette or anything, but I'm not much for having that, lol.
I would put at the bottom *no lunch will be served, but snacks and cake will be provided" or something like it. That way parents won't question it and no kiddo will be hungry if they are expecting you to serve it.
If they're already sent out, ignore me.

[esmerelda]

Jan 29, 2015 11:05:01 GMT -5 chapter79 said:

Is there a way to stick it on the invite? I don't know if that's against etiquette or anything, but I'm not much for having that, lol.
I would put at the bottom *no lunch will be served, but snacks and cake will be provided" or something like it. That way parents won't question it and no kiddo will be hungry if they are expecting you to serve it.
If they're already sent out, ignore me.

This would be my suggestion as well. This way there's no confusion

[Deleted]

I chose SS because I am not too sure of the difference between 'cake/icecream and beverages' and 'snacks'. I would not assume lunch, but I would eat/feed my kid too much before attending, because I would assume some kind of cake/snacks to be served.

[BostonKisses]

Jan 29, 2015 11:06:37 GMT -5 esmerelda said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:05:01 GMT -5 chapter79 said:

Is there a way to stick it on the invite? I don't know if that's against etiquette or anything, but I'm not much for having that, lol.
I would put at the bottom *no lunch will be served, but snacks and cake will be provided" or something like it. That way parents won't question it and no kiddo will be hungry if they are expecting you to serve it.
If they're already sent out, ignore me.

This would be my suggestion as well. This way there's no confusion

Thirded.  Or even just put something like "join us for snacks and cake!" because that should be enough of a clue that a full meal isn't being served, and people should plan accordingly for their meal.

[waffles]

Jan 29, 2015 11:03:25 GMT -5 queenbabee said:

This time seems like an obvious planning move to say... "Feed your own kid! Heres  some goldfish".

eta. I can't spell

I'm not opposed to serving lunch. The place we are having the party has slots from 10-12, 1-3 or 4-6.  The only slot on the day we want is 1-3. I'm not trying to not feed these kids. I just want to know what people would expect.

We went to a 10-12 party and I fed DS breakfast before we went (at 9:00ish) and he wasn't hungry for the pizza they served. I wasn't expecting them to feed the kids lunch.

[waffles]

Jan 29, 2015 11:07:26 GMT -5 @dutchkatie said:

I chose SS because I am not too sure of the difference between 'cake/icecream and beverages' and 'snacks'. I would not assume lunch, but I would eat/feed my kid too much before attending, because I would assume some kind of cake/snacks to be served.

Snacks like chips/goldfish/string cheese. Something quick and small.

Cake/ice cream is literally cake and ice cream with a drink.

[Deleted]

Jan 29, 2015 11:31:14 GMT -5 waffles said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:07:26 GMT -5 @dutchkatie said:

I chose SS because I am not too sure of the difference between 'cake/icecream and beverages' and 'snacks'. I would not assume lunch, but I would eat/feed my kid too much before attending, because I would assume some kind of cake/snacks to be served.

Snacks like chips/goldfish/string cheese. Something quick and small.

Cake/ice cream is literally cake and ice cream with a drink.

Yeah, didn't know how substantial 'snacks' was going to be; good to know that it would be less substantial than the cake option. For a kids birthday party, I'd almost always would assume cake, unless it was right at lunch/dinner time. 

[chapter79]

Jan 29, 2015 11:44:47 GMT -5 @dutchkatie said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:31:14 GMT -5 waffles said:

Snacks like chips/goldfish/string cheese. Something quick and small.

Cake/ice cream is literally cake and ice cream with a drink.

Yeah, didn't know how substantial 'snacks' was going to be; good to know that it would be less substantial than the cake option. For a kids birthday party, I'd almost always would assume cake, unless it was right at lunch/dinner time. 

I would assume cake 100% of the time regardless of time  I've never in my life been to a kids birthday party w/o cake!

[Deleted]

Jan 29, 2015 11:46:42 GMT -5 chapter79 said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:44:47 GMT -5 @dutchkatie said:

Yeah, didn't know how substantial 'snacks' was going to be; good to know that it would be less substantial than the cake option. For a kids birthday party, I'd almost always would assume cake, unless it was right at lunch/dinner time. 

I would assume cake 100% of the time regardless of time  I've never in my life been to a kids birthday party w/o cake!

True. 
And I am not just replying to make my final post to gain membership status 

[helenahhandbasket]

I would assume lunch, but I come from a big Italian family where there is always so so so much food.
For a kid's party I would assume maybe a few pizzas and salad/ breadsticks/ soda, followed by cake/ sweets?

[queenbabee]

Jan 29, 2015 11:29:15 GMT -5 waffles said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:03:25 GMT -5 queenbabee said:

This time seems like an obvious planning move to say... "Feed your own kid! Heres  some goldfish".

eta. I can't spell

I'm not opposed to serving lunch. The place we are having the party has slots from 10-12, 1-3 or 4-6.  The only slot on the day we want is 1-3. I'm not trying to not feed these kids. I just want to know what people would expect.

We went to a 10-12 party and I fed DS breakfast before we went (at 9:00ish) and he wasn't hungry for the pizza they served. I wasn't expecting them to feed the kids lunch.

Wow, so I re-read my comment and sound like a complete judgey asshole lol. Wasn't trying to say you were intentionally implying you didn't want to feed the kids, but that it is what I would think about a party at that time. I would give my kid an early lunch, take him to the party and assume he would get full on goldfish and cake haha, eat a light dinner. 
I sound like I'm backtracking, but that's what I would expect.

[TheEleventhHour]

FWIW waffles I would not expect a full meal at any of those time slots you listed. For a 10-12 party I would feed DS lunch after, 1-3 party I'd feed him lunch before, 4-6 we'd eat dinner after.

[dmlk413]

Jan 29, 2015 11:59:16 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

FWIW waffles I would not expect a full meal at any of those time slots you listed. For a 10-12 party I would feed DS lunch after, 1-3 party I'd feed him lunch before, 4-6 we'd eat dinner after.

Ditto this.

[tonksy]

As pp have suggested, I usually make a small note about the type of food that will be served to avoid confusion. As a guest, I would likely feed my kid something small before a 1pm party, as insurance. She is usually too jacked up on juice and hyperactivity to eat much at birthday parties anyway.

[chapter79]

Jan 29, 2015 11:59:16 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

FWIW waffles I would not expect a full meal at any of those time slots you listed. For a 10-12 party I would feed DS lunch after, 1-3 party I'd feed him lunch before, 4-6 we'd eat dinner after.

This is why a note in the invitation is a good idea because everyone thinks different. I would expect dinner at a 4-6 party and typically that's the case at the ones I've been to.. pizza around 5.  I think people run into questions because it depends on what time a family eats in their own home, and this sometimes sways what we think (we eat dinner at 5, so waiting until 6:30 and we're home seems really late to me and my kid would be hungry. Or eat.... cake before dinner? Which makes no sense in my head).

I think it's one of those things we'll all think differently on, lol.

[allydncr]

I wouldn't expect lunch (as we eat pretty early too), but if I were throwing a party at that time, I'd definitely have snacks - and good idea to mention it on the invite. But I also tend to have lots of food at parties in general! As long as it's something that can be saved if it goes uneaten, I'd rather have too much than not enough.

[waffles]

You all rock!


I've never thrown a kids party before and he's only been to one, so I'm a n00b at this stuff.

[penguin129]

Jan 29, 2015 10:44:22 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Yeah, I'd probably assume lunch because we usually eat lunch at that time. When we did my son's b-day party we did a pizza party and it was from 1-3. It's a weird time because people definitely aren't sure. I'd just casually ask. If I were the party thrower, I wouldn't be offended by that question at all. Kids have to eat.

Agreed. I would ask the person giving the party. I think DD's party was at 1 and we definitely had lunch, but you never know.

[skategirl128]

I wouldn't think lunch would be served but in my experience all of the parties we've attended regardless of timing has had a meal served. It's a pain for me because of DSs gluten intolerance but I've become accustomed to asking what will be served so I can just plan ahead for him.

[eyenigh]

Jan 29, 2015 13:06:16 GMT -5 chapter79 said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:59:16 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

FWIW waffles I would not expect a full meal at any of those time slots you listed. For a 10-12 party I would feed DS lunch after, 1-3 party I'd feed him lunch before, 4-6 we'd eat dinner after.

This is why a note in the invitation is a good idea because everyone thinks different. I would expect dinner at a 4-6 party and typically that's the case at the ones I've been to.. pizza around 5.  I think people run into questions because it depends on what time a family eats in their own home, and this sometimes sways what we think (we eat dinner at 5, so waiting until 6:30 and we're home seems really late to me and my kid would be hungry. Or eat.... cake before dinner? Which makes no sense in my head).

I think it's one of those things we'll all think differently on, lol.

Damn right. You better have pizza for me at 5 if I'm there from 4-6. I'm not usually even hungry at 5 but I expect that pizza for a 4-6 time slot.

[ontherock2012]

What about a party that's 2-4pm?

[helenahhandbasket]

Jan 29, 2015 14:27:06 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Jan 29, 2015 13:06:16 GMT -5 chapter79 said:

This is why a note in the invitation is a good idea because everyone thinks different. I would expect dinner at a 4-6 party and typically that's the case at the ones I've been to.. pizza around 5.  I think people run into questions because it depends on what time a family eats in their own home, and this sometimes sways what we think (we eat dinner at 5, so waiting until 6:30 and we're home seems really late to me and my kid would be hungry. Or eat.... cake before dinner? Which makes no sense in my head).

I think it's one of those things we'll all think differently on, lol.

Damn right. You better have pizza for me at 5 if I'm there from 4-6. I'm not usually even hungry at 5 but I expect that pizza for a 4-6 time slot.

I always expect pizza. Just kidding.




Not really tho.

[eyenigh]

Jan 29, 2015 15:07:57 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

Jan 29, 2015 14:27:06 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Damn right. You better have pizza for me at 5 if I'm there from 4-6. I'm not usually even hungry at 5 but I expect that pizza for a 4-6 time slot.

I always expect pizza. Just kidding.




Not really tho.

Yeah, let's just get real about this. There really needs to be pizza in every time slot.

Question officially answered. Shut down the poll.