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I'm looking for cheap catering options for my child's birthday party. It will be at a firehouse during lunchtime. There will be 15 adults and 6 kids, ages 2-9. I would like to have enough food to feed the firemen, but I'm not sure how many will be there. I would like something somewhat healthy that everyone will enjoy, yet affordable for a college student. I got prices from a few sub places, but it seems like a waste of money for the amount of food. Any suggestions?
North Raleigh. I haven't set an actual price. I'm saving money on the venue, so I was willing to spend $ on food. I can't find my notes about the subs but I want to say it was around $40 for 10 portions (not full subs).
I recommend buying some platters (sandwich, veggie, fruit) from a local warehouse club (BJs or Costco.) It will be more than enough food at a fair price. You can also grab a case of water and juice there.
It is always more economical to 'do it yourself'. Set out all the ingredients for a bunch of subs and let people make their own. Take the leftovers home and eat them for a few days.
If the firehouse doesn't provide plates and utensils you can get that stuff at the dollar store, they even make fake silverware now that looks real.
We had a party at a firehouse once, it was great, the firemen loved showing the kids the equipment and the kids, of course, loved that as well.
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