fire work party

AnthonyUK

I have a friend with a farm and he puts on a bonfire,his wife puts on chili con carne,curry and potatopie,and I put on a firework display in three halves:display fireworks in selection boxes then a break then separate display fireworks then a break then huge single and multipack 1.3g display rockets,multishot cakes,and mines finishing off with a MASSIVE FINALE of single ignition fireworks lit together for a fantastic allround finale!

Savvy_Sue

I hate to be a spoilsport, but if other people are bringing fireworks, please make sure they are all given in and set off SAFELY! Bucket of water handy for dropping dead sparklers in etc.

For that reason I really wouldn't to encourage a boozy party either.

sassy_one

onetomany wrote: »

hi im having a few fireworks this year for a few friends and there familys , anyway silly be didnt add the numbers up and have ended up with about 50 people including kids coming, im on a tight budget so im looking for ideas on food and games etc , i thought i might do a chilli in the slow cooker and jacket spuds and hot dog for the kids but im now stuck for ideas does any of u clever mse have any ? thanks in advance x

Not advice, but, You do know what Hot Dogs are, don't you?

I'd NEVER eat one, even the best ones are cr*p!

It's all the bones and rubbish, not even fit for a dog, no value of food at all in any Hot Dog!

thorsoak

Could I just add a request that you let any neighbours who have pets know well in advance?

That way, nervous cats & dogs can be treated in advance, if necessary, with anti-anxiety diffusers/radios/etc etc etc!

Pollycat

50 people does sound a lot to cater for.

I think chilli sounds a good idea, you can bulk it out with beans and mushrooms.

I have a 6.5 litre slow cooker and there's no way it could feed so many people.
Can you ask a friend if you can borrow another one from them?
I'd try to get another one too and do the soup suggested by ciderwithrosie.
To help with portion control (i.e. so people don't take too much food) see if you can get some small bowls to serve the chilli & soup.

Garlic bread - I buy the long French sticks and do my own, it works out cheaper.

Poly,put_the_kettle_on

My 6.5 litre sc fed around 20 ish with a generous scoop of chilli each last weekend- well, it kinda evened itself out with some non-spicy people not having any, but those who did polishing off at least three helpings.

I'd guesstimate it cost me around £8ish to make...about £5/6 worth of mince, several onions, three cans of baked beans, two of kidney, one chick peas, two tins of toms, a few leftover squishy "fresh" tomatoes, several diced carrots and some celery. Along with the spices of course.

Top tip- add the chilli's/spices late, as SCing takes the heat out of them. If you have any packet fajita mix lying around, throw some in. It adds a real depth to the flavour.

I'm plotting wether or not to have my "almost annual" halloween/bonfire party at the moment- "Pirates & Pyrotechnics" as it's called. In true MSE fashion, it came about just after halloween one year when all the decorations were being sold off dirt cheap. We now have a huge box of props- added to in the sales year on year. They decorate the front garden for halloween, then get bought in & put in the dining room, and on the deck for the party a few days later.

Another top tip- can you beg/borrow/buy a firepit? That is, if you're not having a bonfire of course. Ours gets hauled around all the neighbourhood parties- it's a great focal point

You could say on the invites something like "Bring a bang, bangers or booze!"

memelalou

chrisfreelander54 wrote: »

You gotta be from nottingham, as i hear thats a speciallity there.

Ah i am!

It's something i've always known always to be served at bonfire night along with the usual hot dogs and jacket potatoes. It's always at the seaside too, so it can't be just us strange Nottingham lot:rotfl:.

You could do toffee apple {and dipped in chocolate}, and bonfire toffee for 'desert'. Agree with other's about large pans of soups {leek and potato is cheap to make} and stews {sausage and bean also cheap and tasty} served with crusty bread. Serve some cheese and baked beans with the jackets or everyone will be topping them with the chilli and it won't streach. You could also add some bbq sauce to the beans. I'd also serve some type of veggie pasta or cous cous dish to fill people up, It can be served cold so you can enjoy the fireworks.

onetomany

thorsoak wrote: »

Could I just add a request that you let any neighbours who have pets know well in advance?

That way, nervous cats & dogs can be treated in advance, if necessary, with anti-anxiety diffusers/radios/etc etc etc!

will do x i no my old dog used to go into shock

onetomany

Pollycat wrote: »

50 people does sound a lot to cater for.

I think chilli sounds a good idea, you can bulk it out with beans and mushrooms.

I have a 6.5 litre slow cooker and there's no way it could feed so many people.
Can you ask a friend if you can borrow another one from them?
I'd try to get another one too and do the soup suggested by ciderwithrosie.
To help with portion control (i.e. so people don't take too much food) see if you can get some small bowls to serve the chilli & soup.

Garlic bread - I buy the long French sticks and do my own, it works out cheaper.

im lucky i have two slow cookers and a big pan for soup thanks x

onetomany

Poly,put_the_kettle_on wrote: »

My 6.5 litre sc fed around 20 ish with a generous scoop of chilli each last weekend- well, it kinda evened itself out with some non-spicy people not having any, but those who did polishing off at least three helpings.

I'd guesstimate it cost me around £8ish to make...about £5/6 worth of mince, several onions, three cans of baked beans, two of kidney, one chick peas, two tins of toms, a few leftover squishy "fresh" tomatoes, several diced carrots and some celery. Along with the spices of course.

Top tip- add the chilli's/spices late, as SCing takes the heat out of them. If you have any packet fajita mix lying around, throw some in. It adds a real depth to the flavour.

I'm plotting wether or not to have my "almost annual" halloween/bonfire party at the moment- "Pirates & Pyrotechnics" as it's called. In true MSE fashion, it came about just after halloween one year when all the decorations were being sold off dirt cheap. We now have a huge box of props- added to in the sales year on year. They decorate the front garden for halloween, then get bought in & put in the dining room, and on the deck for the party a few days later.

Another top tip- can you beg/borrow/buy a firepit? That is, if you're not having a bonfire of course. Ours gets hauled around all the neighbourhood parties- it's a great focal point

You could say on the invites something like "Bring a bang, bangers or booze!"

i didnt think of a fire pit will look into buying one as i dont want a bonfire thanks