What are some cheap food ideas for a party ranging from toddler to senior citizens and 40 or more guest??

Question

I'm having a going away party for myself I'm moving to TN. I'm a college student and don't have alot of money and I need a delicious yet inexpensive food idea for my party. Any suggestions??

Answer 1

I agree that you may want to ask people to bring things.  You can do a taco/potato bar.  Most of the toppings for a taco bar can also be used for potatoes.  Provide the meat, shells, tortillas and potatoes and ask people to bring toppings or sides that would go along with the theme.

Answer 2

Buy a ham decorate it with strawberries

Selection of different rolls, herbed butters and mustards.

Chip, dips, nuts, cheese ball

Club sandwiches, sausage rolls, devilled eggs, savouries.

Portable grill, burgers, franks, stuffed sausages

Mac and cheese, chilli, lasagne, risotto.

It is not rude these days to request a potluck, and you provide punch etc.

Good luck and enjoy your party.

Answer 3

Pig's in a blanket. Hotdogs wrapped up in crescent rolls and baked. Can't go wrong.

Answer 4

Individual Pizzas

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English Muffins OR Hoagie Buns split in half (can split again after cooking)

Cheese Whiz

Pizza Sauce

Topping if you choose

Pizza Cheese

Spread the cheese whiz on the buns

spread the pizza sauce over that

Add toppings if you wish (not necessary)

Sprinkle Pizza cheese over the top

Bake until they start to brown on top... serve or freeze

If too large you may cut into smaller pieces.

Tostido Rounds

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Tostido Round

Spread refried beans on top

Put a dab of hot sause

Place shredded Mexican Cheese on top

Microwave for a couple of secs until cheese starts to melt...

Cant make them fast enough...  heehee

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FOR THE KIDS - BIG & SMALL

Happy Trails Mix

Prep Time: 5 min ; Start to Finish: 5 min  

Makes: 2 cups  Nutrition Information

Looking for a no-cook, 5-minute snack? Kids will gobble up these nibbles, container and all!



1 cup Chex Mix® snack mix (any flavor)

1/2 cup frosted animal cookies

1/4 cup candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies

1/4 cup raisins

Flat-bottom ice cream cones, if desired

1 .   In 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, combine all ingredients; shake to mix. Place in Ice Cream Cones to serve indivudually

Good Luck

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Answer 5

how about you supply the main dish and ask close family memebers to bring a side dish to share-helps cut down on costs for you and lets face it people like to bring food to parties!

how about a build your own taco/nacho bar with all the fixins

or maybe sloppy joes

everyone likes burgers and dogs on the grill

or maybe a pasta bar with different sauces and meats

heres a great website to maybe help you get some ideas http://allrecipes.com/Default.aspx