Adam, a very cool dad, approached our team with a scenario we see from a lot of our clients looking to throw a kids birthday party. He had already put a lot of work into games, activities and décor around a Paw Patrol theme for his young guests – what he needed now was a menu that would span from kids to adults as adults were a significant part of his guest list – having a themed menu was not what he wanted. Instead, he envisioned a celebration that would captivate both children and adults, featuring a fun, vibrant display of food that would appeal to guests of all ages and create a warm, welcoming, delicious and memorable heart of the party in the family’s kitchen.

Matching the desired feel/vibe to format, we created an abundant grazing display on Adam’s kitchen island that balanced the tastes of children and adults, blending fun comfort foods that everybody loves like our mac n cheese bites, and mini cheeseburgers, crudites shots and pigs n blanket with some more grown up flavors including farm fresh salads, warm empanadas and a beautiful cheese display. While tray-passing was not something the client wanted to focus on, staff supported, where appropriate, on passing some of the warm items to ensure they were enjoyed at their best and to keep things flowing and guests enjoying the party.

For the presentation itself we worked carefully with Adam to ensure we understood the home’s flow, the dimensions of the kitchen area and best flow and we designed a display that worked well with his theme. The display featured an array of colorful, enticing options, complemented by the elegant floral centerpiece that tied everything together beautifully. This dual approach ensured that every bite was fresh and tasty, perfectly aligning with Adam's expectations. 

On the day of the event, the execution went flawlessly. Guests of all ages were delighted by the variety and quality of the food. The kids loved the fun, accessible options, while the adults appreciated the more sophisticated choices. The hot items were a particular hit, with guests raving about their flavor – everybody loves comfort foods!

Adam was thrilled how everything turned out. His son's 1st birthday party was a resounding success, filled with laughter, joy, and delicious food. We were honored to be able to create a memorable celebration that exceeded expectations and brought Adam's ideas to life.