Tips for Hosting a Profitable Kids Birthday Party | Ideas & Inspiration

[katt7576]

Has anyone ever done one of these? A friend of mine wants to do one for her 5 year old daughter. Hate to think of the money...but it would be nice to at least break even....how in the world could one make money on this? Any ideas appreciated.

 

[GourmetGirl]

To me it sort of sounds like she is trying to use you to cater the event for her... I would offer her some recipes that she herself could make and just tell her you don't do things like this. Just my 2 cents... sorry.

 

[pampermejolene]

I agree with Alison.
Offer her some recipes, maybe even offer some catalogs and tell her she could do a catalog party with the parents as they are dropping off/picking up their kids. She might even have higher sales if she uses some PC recipes. For you to go and do a party for 5 year olds seems a bit silly to me. I think the kids would be really bored.

 

[pampered.chris]

I agree with Allison and Jolene, give her some recipes and catalogs. It is one thing to do a "Mommy & me" party but something totally different to be the entertainment at a 5 yr olds b-day party.

 

[stacywhitlow]

Depends on what she is looking for. I say go for it if the parents will be staying. Instead of cooking, let the kids play. Set up stations with different products & non food items.

playdough - baker's roller, creative cutters, my safe cutter, etc.
water & glitter in qsp
colored rice (add small amt. of food coloring to dried rice & shake to coat)- measuring cups, spoons, colander/bowl set, etc.

OR...have everyone make their own ice cream sundae (I used to do this at kid's night @ Chick-fil-a- the kids loved it)

ice cream dipper
food chopper - oreos
ead - cool whip
small bowl & caddy, small bamboo spoon - sprinkles & nuts
my safe cutter - bananas
sweet sprinkles
prep bowl, tongs - cherries
dcgrater - choc. chips

Each child can receive a prep bowl filled with M&M's & my safe cutter in treat bag with mini catalog (for mom).