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Breathe, don’t stress, we’ve got you covered.
Most supermarkets offer party food to order.
Order online for either collection in-store or home delivery.
Sandwich platters, fruit kebabs, salad bowls, sausage rolls, cupcakes, and custom-made birthday cakes.
Their custom-made birthday cakes range from loaded chocolate drip cake (32) to personalised age cakes for 35.
If ordering a custom-made cake, you’ll need to do so 7 days before the party.
Sandwiches need to be ordered 4 days ahead and sushi platters 5 days before collection.
from M&S
Where?
Order at M&S online
When?
Sushi platters need 4 days' notice, and 3 days for sandwiches.
Collect or arrange delivery on the day of the party if you’re ordering savoury platters.
For cakes and sweet treats, it could be the day before.
Free delivery when you spend 60.
Sandwiches, wraps, sushi platters, and a fabulous selection of birthday cakes.
And lest we forget the original caterpillar, Colin.
Order online and collect in your local store
When?
All food has to be ordered 3 days ahead of the party and collected in store on the day.
A winner all round.
Morrisons party food to order
Top tips for planning kids party food
1.
Ask yourself what is more important time or money.
Be mindful of the cake ingredients too.
Though we’ve never met a kid with a crisp allergy…
3.
Put out all the savoury food first, leaving the sugar-filled big guns for later.
Make anything you could in advance, particularly cakes.
Trust us, you don’t want to be in baking chaos just before the big event.
What food should I serve at a kid’s party?
For older kids, consider sushi, other finger foods like samosas or pakoras, and spring rolls.
What do you put in a kid’s party food box?
Don’t forget to consider individual dietary requirements, though.
What is the cheapest food to serve at a kid’s party?
Should I include food in kid’s party bags to take home?
And, as it’s their party, they should help with the preparation, right?
Check out oureasy baking recipes for kids.
