Cheap party food ideas?

Question

We're having a birthday party, and need some ideas for cheap food (main courses) for about 15 people. Not pizza, hot dogs, or hamburgers please

Answer 1

beef brisket.   slice it thin into slices for bbq brisket sandwiches.    If there's a Sam's Wholesale Club or a Wal-Mart Supercenter, they have the brisket already cooked, seasoned and sliced and all you have to do is warm in the oven.     If you go precooked, it'll cost around $35.  

smoke a pork loin or a couple of pork roasts and have pulled pork sandwiches.   pork is relatively inexpensive.  

Serve the sandwiches with baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, potato chips, ice tea.    

I also like the idea of the taco bar.     Ground beef, hard shells, soft shells, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheeses, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, guacamole.     I would also serve some nachos and spanish rice with the taco bar.    

Chicken is another option.   Plain old BBQ chicken or some grilled chicken that's been marinated (1 can lemon lime soda; 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish sauce; combine in a ziplock bag and add chicken to the bag.    let marinate for 3-4  hours; grill.    This is a really good recipe).

Since it's summer, I'm all for the "summery picnic" types  of food.

Answer 2

Pork roast or beef with the sauce on the side or chicken tenders.

Answer 3

Wings!

Answer 4

My daughter is turning four this month. I know exactly what you mean about pizza, hot dogs, and hamburgers!  Taco bar's are a huge hit right now, but personally I bought Chicken tenders at the local grocery store. Most store's Deli department will fry the chicken for free since you purchased the items there. In conclusion, I am having the deli fry the chicken. I have scheduled to pick up the chicken directly before the party so it will still be hot and fresh. All I have to do is make the side dishes. I hope this helps you.