20 Best Combined Baby Shower and Bridal Shower Ideas

20 Best Combined Baby Shower and Bridal Shower Ideas

by | Jan 3, 2023 | Event Catering, Events

Combining a baby shower and a bridal shower is becoming increasingly popular as couples simultaneously celebrate the upcoming arrival of a new baby and their upcoming marriage. Finding caterers for your special event is vital, whether you are a family, a couple, or a planner organizing a baby or bridal shower.

However, there are many additional ideas for making your combined baby and bridal shower a fun and exciting occasion. If you want to plan your shower, consider our 20 best combinations of baby and bridal shower ideas to make your celebration special.

1. A Holiday Party

A great way to combine a baby and bridal shower is by throwing a holiday-themed party. This can be done for any holiday party, whether Christmas, Easter, or Halloween! Decorate the venue with festive decorations, play holiday-themed games and music, and cater the event with your favorite treats for holiday parties.

2. Family Celebrations

Another great idea is to combine family celebrations with the baby and bridal shower. Invite all family members to come together and celebrate the upcoming arrival of the new baby and the upcoming marriage. Have a special dinner and entertainment, and cater the event with family favorites.

3. Backyard Party

What better way to celebrate the upcoming baby and marriage than a backyard party? Set up a tent, string some lights, and have the caterer serve some tasty treats. Get creative with the decorations, and have some fun outdoor games to keep everyone entertained.

4. Play Fun Games

Have fun shower games prepared for your special event relevant to games you would play at showers for one or the other. For instance, some fun games to play at your baby/bridal shower are below.

  • Baby Bingo – Create bingo cards with images of baby items in place of numbers.
  • Baby Word Scramble – Create a list of baby-related words or phrases and have guests unscramble them.
  • Name That Tune – Put together a playlist of songs with either baby or wedding themes. Guests try to guess the tune.
  • Baby/Wedding Trivia – Come up with trivia questions related to either baby or wedding topics.

5. Beach Party

If you have access to a beach, why not host a beach party? Have a beach-themed celebration with beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach balls. The caterer can serve up beach snacks and treats while you enjoy a few beach-themed games to keep everyone entertained.

6. Barbecue Party

A barbecue party is a fantastic way to combine a baby shower and a bridal shower. Your caterer can help serve delicious barbecue favorites while your guests participate in fun outdoor games and activities.

7. Spa Day

A spa day is perfect for a more relaxed baby and bridal shower. With a spa day shower, caterers can offer delicious spa treats, such as cucumber sandwiches and fruit platters. Additionally, you can plan spa-based activities and services to enjoy throughout your day. You can even have the caterer provide massages for the bridal and baby shower guests.

 

8. Tea Party

A tea party is a classic way to combine a baby and a bridal shower. Enjoy delicious finger sandwiches, tea cakes, and fun party games for everyone to enjoy. You can dress up with your guests and dine on a delicious, elegant cake that honors the expecting parents and the upcoming marriage.

 

9. Movie Night

A movie night is a fun, excellent way to combine a baby and a bridal shower. Have the caterer serve up movie-themed snacks, such as popcorn and movie-sized candy bars, and have a few fun activities that are movie-themed. You can tie in your favorite movies into the design of your baby/bridal cake and make it a night to remember.

 

10. Coffeehouse Party

If you’re a coffeehouse lover, why not combine a baby and bridal shower with a coffeehouse party? Serve coffeehouse treats, such as pastries and coffee-flavored desserts, along with your favorite coffee blends.

11. Wine and Cheese Party

A wine and cheese party is an excellent way to combine a baby and bridal shower. Have the caterer serve delicious wines and cheeses, and have some fun wine- and cheese-themed activities. Because the mother cannot drink, consider providing miniature wine bottles for guests to take home as a shower favor.

 

12. Ice Cream Social

An ice cream social is a fun way to celebrate a combined baby and bridal shower. Have the caterer provide delicious ice cream treats with numerous toppings and flavors to ensure every guest has a good time. You can even have an ice cream cake to celebrate the occasion instead of a traditional shower cake.

 

13. Donut Party

A donut party is a fun way to celebrate a baby and wedding shower simultaneously. Have tasty, delicious donut options for your guests, or consider a donut-themed cake made entirely from this delicious treat.

 

14. Candy Bar

A candy bar is a fun way to combine a baby and a bridal shower. Have the caterer serve delicious candy treats and have some fun candy-themed activities. You can even have a special cake that honors the expecting parents and the upcoming marriage.

 

15. Brunch

Brunch is a fantastic and fun way to combine a baby and a bridal shower. Offer guests delicious brunch favorites and have some fun activities perfect for the time of day. You can provide guests with tasty mimosas and every brunch classic imaginable to make this a brunch they won’t forget.

16. Get Unique With Decorations

A combination baby/bridal shower is the perfect time to have fun decorating your event. Get unique with decorations suitable for both occasions. For instance, have a blue and pink wedding-style cake or decorate with streamers that incorporate both colors.

Additionally, you can go all out with a large banner with the phrase “A Baby and a Bride to be” written in pink, blue, and white. You can place a large bouquet of pink and blue flowers near the banner.

 

17. Dessert Party

A dessert party is a delicious, indulgent occasion that you’re sure to love. With a dessert-themed baby and bridal shower, you can offer guests your favorite tasty sweets from caterers you trust.

 

18. Pool Party

A pool party is an exciting idea for throwing a fun and unique shower. Serve delicious poolside snacks and treats while a caterer offers guests poolside drinks. These showers are perfect for summertime and can make for a fun and magical experience.

 

19. Picnic

A picnic is a fun, light-hearted celebration to combine your baby and bridal showers. Have guests bring picnic baskets and lay out some big blankets in your favorite outdoor area. Caterers can offer delicious, classic picnic foods and treats to make the celebration extra special.

20. Have Fun With the Invitations

Your shower invitations should leave a positive impression on your guests and get them excited about the dual celebration. Additionally, invites should make it clear that this is a combination shower. Consider the following additions to make your baby/bridal shower invitations unique.

  • Use a dual-sided invitation for the baby/bridal shower with the bride on one side and the baby on the other.
  • Use a poem or saying to draw attention to the dual purpose of the shower.
  • Add a couple of baby-themed stickers to the invitation for a fun touch.
  • Use a dual-colored envelope to represent the bride and the baby.
  • Feature a whimsical illustration or design that captures the joy and anticipation of the baby and the bride.

Get High-Quality Event Catering With KPacho

These are just a few great ideas for combining a baby and bridal shower. Whether you are looking for a unique and creative way to celebrate the upcoming baby and marriage, or you are looking for a more traditional way to honor the expecting parents, KPacho Catering can help make your events a success.

With experienced and knowledgeable staff, top-quality ingredients, and excellent customer service, Kpacho can provide all your catering needs for any event. Contact KPacho Catering today to make your next baby or bridal shower a success!

15 Tips for Throwing an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party

15 Tips for Throwing an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party

by | Dec 5, 2022 | Christmas, Event Catering, Events, Holiday

The glitz, the glam, the sparkles, the food, the memories — Holiday Parties are the most fun on New Year’s Eve!

 

Keep reading for 15 of our top tips for throwing an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party, whether you’re hosting a family celebration or a full-on catered soiree.

15 Tips for Throwing an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party

1. Keep Your Party-Goers in Mind

When it comes to party planning, it’s important to know who you are planning for.

 

Narrowing in on who — and how many people — you need to provide food, drinks, and entertainment for is the first step. Then, focus on where the party will take place.

2. Capture the Memories

As you’re planning out the evening, don’t forget to build in ways to capture all of the fun memories you’ll be making! Set up a photo booth, put disposable cameras on each table, or hire a photographer so that you can look back at the evening for years to come.

3. Pick the Perfect Theme

No New Year’s Eve party is complete without the perfect theme.

 

Here are some of our favorites you can choose from:

 

  • Masquerade
  • Roaring Twenties
  • Champagne Party
  • Wine Night
  • Movie Marathon
  • Cocktail-Making Party
  • Backyard Bonfire
  • Decades Party
  • Casino Night

 

While you can certainly come up with your own theme, these can get your creative juices flowing, and your guests will be excited to participate in an evening with added thematic touches.

4. Make the Drinks Memorable

No matter what kind of party you’re planning to throw, memorable drinks are a must!

 

Whether you have your caterer provide the drinks or you have your guests learn new cocktail-making skills alongside you, New Year’s Eve events are the perfect time to snazz up your drink menu experience.

5. Get Your Guests Involved

People wait for New Year’s Eve parties all year long, so it’s no surprise that they want to be involved.

 

Host an event that provides plenty of opportunities to interact and have yummy foods and drinks.

 

For example, if you’re hosting a family celebration, why not make it a backyard bonfire night complete with s’mores, hotdogs, mac and cheese, and hot cider? No matter who is on the guest list, this idea is a major crowd-pleaser.

 

Pro Tip: If it’s cold where you live, have plenty of outdoor heaters and cozy blankets to keep everyone comfortable.

6. Hire a Caterer

We hinted at this above, but hire a caterer! This takes the stress of planning a menu off your plate and allows you to just enjoy the time with your guests.

7. Have a Way to Watch the Ball Drop

Not everyone wants to watch all of the televised celebrations in New York City or the ball drop at midnight. But a lot of people do!

 

If you have a split crowd where some people want to chat and mingle while others want to watch TV, try to provide a separate place for those TV watchers to sit down and enjoy themselves. This will ensure everyone is happy and prevent any fights.

8. Provide Props

Dressing up for New Year’s Eve is half the fun. Provide “2023” hats, glasses, and the like so your guests can ring in the new year in style.

9. String Lights and Light Candles

Setting the right vibe can make your party truly unforgettable. Consider hanging twinkle lights around your event space and finding ways to safely light candles with delicious scents around the room.

 

Smell is a powerful memory trigger, and this could be the thing that makes your guests remember that they loved your event so much.

10. Make the Perfect Playlist

Speaking of good vibes, don’t forget to curate the perfect playlist for your group! Whether you choose to include jazz, classic tunes like Auld Lang Syne, or the top hits from the past year (Taylor Swift, anyone?), the music you select can keep the party-goers’ spirits up as the evening gets later.

11. Plan Games or Share Memories

Depending on who attends your gathering, playing games can be a great way to break the ice or make sure everyone feels included. Plus, games can often lead to laughter and hysterics that will keep the party going well past midnight.

 

If your group isn’t the game-playing type, grab a drink and share your favorite memories of past New Year’s Eve parties or from the past year. These games and conversations are truly customizable — just pick what makes sense for your group!

12. Hire Designated Drivers

Because the new year begins at midnight, guests will be up late and likely enjoying ample amounts of cocktails.

 

To make sure the night ends well and everyone ends up at home safe and sound, hire or appoint designated drivers. This alleviates a lot of stress at the end of the night, and telling your guests that you have transportation covered allows them to simply enjoy the party.

13. Be a Good Neighbor

You don’t have to invite all of your neighbors to your party, but it’s a good idea to let them know you’ll be hosting an event if there’s limited parking in your area or thin walls. A courteous note on their door or a quick phone call can make all the difference.

14. Provide Morning-After Favors

Not everyone is used to staying up late! And even for late-night veterans, eating copious amounts of sugar and drinking lots of cocktails can mean a headache or tummy ache the next day.

 

Send home small favors with your guests, such as aspirin, mini water bottles, and a small snack.

15. Hire a Cleaner

Most of the tips on this list have centered around making sure your guests have a good time. This tip is for you: hire a cleaner! You want to enjoy your time with family and friends without worrying about washing all the dishes or throwing the trash out.

 

This will save your sanity and allow you to start the new year with as little stress as possible. That’s a win in our book!

Throw Your Holiday Party with Style

Want to host an unforgettable evening? Kpacho can fulfill all your catering needs and provide the perfect place for your New Year’s Eve event!

 

From small groups to large gatherings, our catering, menu selections, and cocktail curations are perfect for your holiday parties this year! Give us a call to learn more about how we can make the new year special.

Top 20 Tips for Preparing for the 2022 Holiday Season

Top 20 Tips for Preparing for the 2022 Holiday Season

by | Nov 17, 2022 | Christmas, Event Catering, Holiday

The holiday season can be fun, but because it’s jam-packed with events, it can also be nerve-racking! No worries – we’ve got you covered this year with everything from budgets to holiday event catering. In no particular order, here are our top 20 tips for preparing for the 2022 holiday season!

1. Come Up With a Holiday Budget

During the holidays, people overspend as they travel to events. Plan how much money you want to spend this year. You won’t overspend and everyone will know what to expect.

 

Talk with family and friends about gifts. Come up with a maximum amount to spend on each person, do a Secret Santa exchange, or find other clever ways to keep costs low!

2. Prioritize the Most Important Events and Activities

The holiday season is busy – full of holiday parties and traditions. Ahead of time, sit down to discuss everyone’s favorite festivities, and prioritize those ones.

 

If you’ve got time for secondary activities, great! If not, you won’t feel like you’re missing out.

3. Mark Your Calendar: Time to Relax

This time of year is hectic, between all the family celebrations and parties you rush off to. Do yourself a favor and block out time to relax.

This way, you’ll unwind and stay healthier/less likely to catch a cold over the holidays. This is especially important for event planners, hosts, and business owners!

4. Shop Early and Stay On Budget

Getting the shopping done early is far less stressful than waiting until the last minute: there’s plenty of time to wrap each gift!

 

Stay on budget, too, or you may find yourself too concerned about finances to enjoy the holiday party.

5. Declutter to Make Room for New Things

Few things are less stressful than bringing new things into a cluttered house. What was a blessing two seconds ago feels like a curse: “Where will we put this?”

Do yourself a favor and get the decluttering done early (in both your home and your fridge) so you can enjoy everything you get.

6. Get Creative About Food Prep

Holiday sweets are on everyone’s list – but you don’t have to wait to make them! Make the dough now and freeze it, or bake and freeze goodies in advance.

Same for main dishes: do the prep work in advance by chopping veggies and freezing them. (If that sounds like too much work, you could always book a caterer!)

7. Help Someone Else Enjoy the Season

The winter season is a great time to give back to those less fortunate. Donate a toy to a drive or volunteer at a soup kitchen. Get the whole family involved and make it a part of your annual family celebrations!

 

If you’re a business owner, consider sponsoring an event. You’ll give back to your local community and gain visibility as a caring company.

8. Break the Mold by Doing Something New

Tradition is great – but sometimes we miss out on other amazing activities by overprioritizing them. Find something new to do with your family and friends this year and break the mold a bit!

 

After all, who says you have to have ham over the holidays? Why not Mexican food?

9. Be Patient With Your Family (and Yourself)

This season can be stressful. It can be also lonely or a time for grieving loved ones. Be patient if people aren’t as excited as you are. If you’re also going through this, be patient with yourself.

Still, do your best to enjoy this time. You can’t control everyone – all you can control is your response.

10. Practice Safety and Be Mindful of Hazards

The holiday season is infamous for safety hazards: car accidents, slips and falls from decorating, break-ins, and identity theft. Be extra careful, keep gifts out of sight, and check credit card statements to stay safe this year!

 

(Business owners  and event planners – the holidays are when more cybersecurity attacks happen, so stay vigilant.)

11. Save Money on Travel By Being Smart

Holiday travel can get pricey, between booking flights and hotels. Why not put some of your credit card points toward your travel plans to offset the cost? Another idea is to book your stay using a discount booking site like Expedia or Priceline. Happy traveling!

12. Shop at Secondhand Stores on Discount Days

Oh no – a holiday party to attend, but you have nothing to wear! Save by shopping at secondhand stores this year. Save even more on discount days. No one will know the difference!

 

It’s a great way to find gifts, too!

13. Make Holiday Crafts Using Found Items

Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive. Make glitter-pine cones with your kids using pine cones from your yard, or repurpose old Christmas supplies to make something new. BOOM! Family activity AND decorating, done!

14. Foster Gratitude By Spending Quality Time

Whether with your team or your family, foster gratitude by reviewing the year and what you’re most thankful for. What did you do with family and friends? What critical events did your team help with?

 

Recount the year’s memories with the people you care about.

15. Sending Cards? Update Your Address Book

For many people, the tradition of sending Christmas cards is still very much alive. But going to the trouble to send a card, only to have it sent back, is a terrible feeling. Event planners, families, and business owners can minimize this by updating their address books now!

16. …Oh, and Take Family Photos Now

The holidays are stressful – so they’re not the best time to snap a photo of baby James in his holiday outfit. Take photos earlier and you’ll have an easier time.

If you take Christmas photos for your business, you could also do that early. (Unless you snap it at the annual holiday party.)

17. Decide What You’re Doing on Christmas

…So, what are your plans? Are you staying in and letting family come to you, or are you traveling over the holidays? It’s best to get this nailed down as soon as possible.

18. Get Your Christmas Lists in Order

Make sure you know what everyone wants – and that you have a quick list to give to people should they ask what you want.

19. Check the Guest Room and Schedule Maintenance

If you’re hosting holiday parties this year, you don’t want to run into issues. Restock the guest room and schedule home maintenance to make sure nothing is overlooked.

20. Think Ahead: Book Your Caterer Now!

To truly be kind to yourself, you should look into catering options this year. You know how busy the holidays are, and the worst thing you could do is put it off only to learn you’ve got major catering needs later on, but the caterers are all busy.

 

By budgeting for catering and booking it early, you’ll be freed up to spend quality time with people, instead of worrying about burning the pie. At K. Pacho, we have an extensive catering menu full of delicious eats. Book us now to cater your holiday party!

25 Fun and Festive Holiday Party Themes for 2022

25 Fun and Festive Holiday Party Themes for 2022

by | Sep 29, 2022 | Event Catering, Holiday

Did you know that holiday parties are a great way to relax and bring people together to create lasting memories? 

Even though it can be exciting to attend a holiday party, you might feel stressed if you have the responsibility of planning it.

Not only do you need to worry about figuring out beverages and food, but you also need to decide on a theme.

Thankfully, it’s possible to simplify your party planning by knowing about the best holiday party themes for 2022. We’ve written a guide to help you out. Keep reading to find out more. 

1. Jingle and Mingle Party 

It is easy to host a jingle and mingle party. All you need to do is serve your guests tasty holiday treats and beverages and encourage them to mingle.  

You can even encourage your guests to dress up in the spirit of the season. 

2. Gift Wrapping Party 

Get your friends together to wrap gifts, create holiday cards, and share your favorite treats.

This is a great holiday party idea for those who want to celebrate the holidays by getting into the spirit of giving. 

3. Movie Marathon Party

Get together with your friends and family to watch your favorite holiday movies such as The Polar Express, Home Alone, and Elf. 

You can offer your guests popcorn that’s seasoned with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. 

4. Candy Cane and Cookie Crafting Party

This is one of the best ideas if you are going to be organizing family celebrations during the holidays.

After you craft candy canes and cookies together, make sure you sample them in order to decide which ones are the tastiest. 

5. Holiday Snack Exchange Party 

Ask each of your guests to bring their favorite holiday snacks to share. Play your favorite holiday music and enjoy hot egg nog. 

You can also hire a catering company to prepare a great holiday dinner. 

6. A Retro Christmas Party

This is a great party idea if you enjoy attending events that embrace the spirit of the past.

Use vintage tree bulbs, and play holiday music from the past. 

7. Ornament Crafting Party 

Even if your party guests don’t know how to cross-stitch, will quickly learn.

Print out your favorite designs to make it easier for your guests to craft their ornaments. 

8. Hot Chocolate Party  

Create a hot chocolate bar and let your guest enjoy your tasty creations.

You can offer toppings such as nutmeg, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. 

9. A Country Holiday Party 

If you live in a rural area, you should consider organizing a country holiday party.

Stack a few hay bales around a fire, and hire a catering company to prepare a delicious meal. 

10. Fondue Party

This is a great party idea if you have a fondue set at home.

Consider serving egg nog or sparkling cider. 

11. Wreath-Making Party 

Prepare wreath-making supplies and invite your friends and family to make wreaths together.

Consider offering an award to the person who makes the best wreath. 

12. Eggnog Party 

Serve a batch of fresh cookies and create an eggnog bar.

If you don’t have time to make your own eggnog, there is nothing wrong with purchasing it at the supermarket. 

13. White Elephant Gift Exchange

This is a great party idea that will encourage your guests to have fun and laugh.

Set a cap for how much each gift should cost. 

14. Holiday Baking Competition 

Ask each of your guests to bake their favorite cookies.

Offer a reward to the person who makes the best cookies. 

15. Ugly Sweater Party 

This is a great party theme if you want to laugh and have fun.

You should organize a holiday fashion show in order to give your guests the chance to show off their ugly sweaters. 

16. Piñata Holiday Party

This is a great way to celebrate the holiday season.

Fill the piñata with candy canes and toys. 

17. Holidays at the Beach

Invite your guests to wear their favorite beach outfits.

Make sure that you give flower leis to your friends and family when they arrive at your gathering. 

18. Grinchmas Holiday Party 

Have your guests dress as the Grinch and watch the classic Grinch movie.

After you finish watching the movie, you can have dinner together. 

19. Holiday Scavenger Hunt 

Hide holiday items throughout your home.

Tell your guests that the person who finds the most items wins. 

20. Holiday Give Back Party

It is a good idea to organize a holiday give-back party if you like holding gatherings that help out your community.

All you need to do is invite your guests to help you create care packages for those who are in need. 

21. Letter Writing Party 

Set aside time with you and your friends to write holiday letters.

Don’t forget to decorate the mailing envelopes. 

22. Candle-Making Party 

All you need to organize this party is to gather the supplies for making candles.

Make sure you have peppermint and cinnamon essential oils on hand if you want to stay on theme. 

23. Holiday Brunch

Instead of having dinner together, you can organize a brunch.

If you don’t feel like cooking, you can hire somebody to help you out with your catering needs. 

24. Fireside Hangout 

Get warm by the fire while enjoying some indoor s’mores.

Make sure that you have holiday-inspired beverages at hand. 

25. Holiday Talent Show

Everybody has a secret talent.

You can give your friends and family the chance to show off their unique skills by holding a holiday talent show. 

Get Started in Planning an Unforgettable Holiday Party Today 

It is easier than you might think to a holiday party theme for 2022. The most important thing is that you serve great food. 

If you’re looking to throw a holiday party this year and need some exquisite catering, don’t hesitate to get a hold of us today. 

7 Unique Sweet 16 Party Ideas

7 Unique Sweet 16 Party Ideas

by | Jul 7, 2022 | Event Catering

89% of Americans say it’s important to celebrate their birthday. Chances are, your teenager falls into that statistic too. But how do you plan a memorable party event? While there are plenty of ways to construct a fantastic sweet 16 party, it isn’t easy to nail down a perfect theme. You might even be unsure of how to execute these themes. However, as long as you plan ahead, you have plenty of opportunities to make this birthday special. Even better, getting a few concrete ideas for the event could produce an inspirational party shopping list.

1. Sugar Theme

What better way to entertain a bunch of young partygoers than with some sweet treats? While cake and cookies are staples of any birthday party, you can amp it up with a full-blown sugar theme.

Make sure the party patrons’ sugar rushes are worth it by seeking a quality local bakery. Choose one that can customize cakes to personalize the festivities! If you want to add a nutritious bent to this party idea, add some freshly cut, quality fruits — especially berries, melon, and citrus fruits.

Fill the party area with bowls of classic candies such as gumballs, chocolate almonds, and lollipops. Then, you can decorate the whole area with candy decorations. Doing so can immerse party visitors in the theme, helping them think about candy even as they eat it.

2. Spa Day

This is an exceptionally relaxing idea for teenagers who have trouble finding time to relax. For their special day, it’s time to elevate their ability to unwind.

Sending them to an expensive spa with friends is a great idea. There, they’ll be pampered by experts and end their birthday feeling refreshed.

However, if you’d like a spa day conducive to family celebrations, plan a DIY spa night! It can still be extraordinarily relaxing but leaves room for more peer-to-peer interaction.

Preparing food, making DIY skincare solutions, and aromatherapy can help them genuinely relax for one day. Some ideas you can incorporate are:

  • DIY salt scrubs
  • Homebaked goods
  • Bubble baths
  • DIY face masks

3. Tea Party

While an imaginary tea party sounds childish, you can adapt them for your teenager’s comparable maturity. Instead of stuffed animals, they’ll have their friends. And instead of imaginary pastries, they’ll have real tea and gourmet baked goods.

Once again, you can send them off to a tea house. There, experts curate a gorgeous, delicate experience — both in atmosphere and flavor. Your teenager and their friends will feel extremely special celebrating in a setting that calls for high class and exceptional service.

But you can also create a tea party at home. You can minimize your labor by having all the food catered. However, you can also create your own tea party menu, including menu items such as:

  • Various teas (black, chamomile, earl grey, lavender) with sides of milk, honey, sugar, and cinnamon
  • Cucumber sandwiches
  • Chocolate scones
  • Earl grey macarons
  • Petit fours

4. Limo Dinner Party

Another way to make birthday party events feel special is to escort your teenager to their dinner party venue in a limo. After all, if you’re putting in the effort for a fancy dinner party, why not top it off with a limo ride?

They’ll feel like VIPs as they pull up to their birthday celebration. If they’re the type to love the luxury, they’ll appreciate being able to experience a considerable amount for their special birthday.

If viable, you could also rent the limo for a few hours. Provided a responsible guardian is present, they could explore the city in this vehicle, feeling like royalty as they cruise the town in sleek opulence.

5. Gaming Party

Some gaming teenagers’ favorite hobby is simply that — gaming. So for their birthday, keep it simple. Let them keep gaming.

But you can still make their day special. While you might already have a brand new video game to gift them, tell them to invite all their friends over.

You could set up board games around your home and close to the video game console, where they can debut their gift during their birthday celebration. With snacks, perhaps a movie, and plenty of games abound, your teenager will appreciate your efforts to maximize their everyday hobby on their special day.

6. Picnic Party

Picnic parties are perfect for birthday subjects who love pastoral aesthetics and fresh foods. With a gorgeous picnic blanket, a lovely woven basket, and plenty of great picnic-friendly foods, your teenager will have many Instagrammable moments — if that kind of thing matters to them.

Otherwise, they can simply enjoy themselves out in nature, taking this opportunity to dress in their favorite summer outfit. As your teenager and their friend’s picnic til sundown, be sure you’re prepared for outdoor events too, padding up the party with ideas such as:

  • Photobooth
  • Constant music
  • Craft station
  • Hired entertainment

7. Mexican Dining

Mexican food is a comforting cuisine that easily accommodates family-style dining. So for your loved one’s sweet 16, book a Mexican food restaurant for their special day!

Of course, not just any Mexican restaurant will suffice. This is especially true for those who are looking for event catering. Or if they want to dine someplace that’s both celebratory and lively.

Luckily, at KPacho, we offer general group dining, private dining, and private catering. All three services are perfect for any special birthday, but we love providing families with their event catering needs. Our catering services can fill your parties with a great atmosphere and even better food.

Level Your Sweet 16 Party Up Today!

A great party needs excellent event planning. Fortunately, there are many ways to spice up your teenager’s sweet 16 party! So if you need more party ideas for a memorable night, return to this guide.

At KPacho, we understand how vital the right festivities are. That’s why we offer some of the best Mexican catering services in New Hyde Park, New York. So contact us today to book us for party catering!

Book your sweet 16
10 Foods to Best Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

10 Foods to Best Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

by | May 3, 2022 | Event Catering, Events, Holiday

If you’re a party planner and love to host events, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect occasion to whip out your best crockery and show off your catering/ hosting skills.

The traditional Mexican holiday that falls on May 5th each year commemorates the Battle of Puebla. The Mexican army defeated French adversaries during the Franco-Mexican War, and today, this achievement is known as Cinco de Mayo.

In today’s day and age, one of the best ways to celebrate this auspicious occasion is with traditional Mexican fare, parties, and family celebrations. Looking for foodie inspiration? Check out the rest of this blog for more.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With These Party Catering Ideas

If you’re a lover of Mexican cuisine (who isn’t?), and want to do Cinco de Mayo real justice, here are a few traditional dishes to impress your guests.

The great thing about Mexican cuisine is that it’s fairly simple but packed with incredible flavor. So, it’s easy to prepare yourself and source ingredients for your dishes. Alternatively, there’s always Kpacho to take care of your event catering.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

 

Guacamole

Is any Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo party complete without guacamole? Definitely not. This is a traditional dish we can thank the Aztecs for inventing.

Guacamole is one of the most simple dishes to recreate yourself. Forget about pre-made, store-bought versions. All you need is a few ripe avocados, onions/scallions, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Don’t forget to serve with toasted tortilla chips

Shrimp Ceviche

If you want to add a little Latin-American inspiration to your meal selection, ceviche is a great option. It’s a dish you can prepare well in advance and goes down a treat as a snack option, along with your guacamole.

Shrimp ceviche is super simple to make and includes shrimp meat, lemon, limes, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, chili, and avocado. Serve with toasted tortilla chips.

Molé

It doesn’t get more traditional than this dish. It’s also the official dish to commemorate Cinco de Mayo, so your Mexican-themed celebration would not be complete without it.

Molé is a classic Mexican sauce/marinade made from a medley of sweet and spicy chilies, finished off with bitter chocolate. It’s best served with shredded chicken and fresh tacos.

Chilaquiles

Traditionally, this dish is a type of Mexican tortilla casserole. It consists of fresh tomato salsa which sits on top of fried tortilla chips, finished off with eggs, or your preferred form of protein.

In today’s world, nachos are a variation of this traditional Mexican dish. Whether you wish to serve the traditional version or your own nacho-inspired version, it’s always a hit!

 

Tamales

This is a Mexican dish that made its way to the Americas at the dawn of civilization. It’s been around for a long time and, as such, developed through many variations.

Traditionally, tamales are only eaten on Mexican holidays. So, serving them as part of your Cinco de Mayo foods is 100 percent necessary!

Tamales are a stuffed type of dough, usually made from corn, and filled with various fillings such as meat, beans, and cheese.

Carnitas

Once again, this is a Mexican dish that’s served on festive occasions, such as Cinco de Mayo. Back in the day, it used to take several days and an entire community to prepare this dish.

But today, with the help of a slow cooker, you can recreate carnitas in a matter of hours. Carnitas is simply slow-roasted meat which falls off the bone — most of the time pork or beef is the meat of choice.

Carnitas is ideal as a delicious taco, burrito, or empanada filling.

Tacos

It doesn’t get more Mexican or traditional than the taco. They’re always a crowd favorite and easy to prepare — need we say more?

Invented back in the 1950s along the northern coast of Mexico, tacos are now an iconic Mexican staple to have at any celebration.

They’re super versatile, too. Fill them with battered fish, pulled pork (carnitas), shredded chicken, and grilled shrimp, the options are endless!

 

Mexican Street Corn

Traditionally known as elotes, Mexican street corn is a brilliant catering option. It’s easy to prepare and a great choice for handheld/finger foods.

Serve your Mexican corn with a generous slather of sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped scallions.

Savory Empanadas

This is another show-stopping option to serve at your Cinco de Mayo party. They’re a crowd favorite as they’re easy to eat as another handheld snack and generally filled with delicious goodness.

Empanadas are another type of stuffed pastry. Some of the most popular savory options include ground beef, pulled pork, chicken, and cheese.

Sweet empanadas are also a good option for dessert. Fill them with chocolate sauce or a thick, salted caramel.

Churros

Who doesn’t love a bit of fried dough, smothered in sugar? Churros are, and forever will be, a crowd-pleaser at any event. They’re also very easy to make, with simple ingredients.

In Mexico, you can find churros sold as street food, in shopping centers, and at most events/gatherings. You can make churro batter in advance and store it in your fridge. All you’ll need is flour, eggs, butter, vegetable oil, salt, water, and ground cinnamon.

If you’re looking to pull out all the stops at your Cinco de Mayo celebration, whip up a chocolate dipping sauce to go with them!

Looking for Cinco de Mayo Party Catering?

Planning on hosting your very own Cinco de Mayo party, but don’t have the time to prepare your own catering?

Kpacho is your go-to for all your Mexican-inspired catering needs. Take a look at our menu here! Impress your guests with delicious Mexican fare and celebrate Cinco de Mayo the right way.