Bring a plate to Jubilee Street party

Teacheranne

I am surprised at how many people don’t like shared buffets, I love them and find taking food just for myself rather boring. I don’t worry about germs from other people or where they were prepared as luckily I have a cast iron stomach and am rarely affected by what I eat.

I had never even heard of “ double dipping” until a few years ago but I don’t like dips so I don’t need to worry!

I do have an issue with people who double dip. Likewise people who use their used fork to help themselves from a communal dish instead of using the serving spoon provided.

Miniature quiches, or, less faff, would be savoury muffins. There are some lovely recipes. Dried tomatoes, all sorts of cheese or tiny chunks of veg, peas etc. can be included. People would only be touching what they are eating themselves.

Can you get flour there? Our shelves have been empty of flour for weeks now (in Germany). The price of bread is predicted to soar.

I am surprised at how many people don’t like shared buffets, I love them and find taking food just for myself rather boring. I don’t worry about germs from other people or where they were prepared as luckily I have a cast iron stomach and am rarely affected by what I eat.

I had never even heard of “ double dipping” until a few years ago but I don’t like dips so I don’t need to worry!

It all sounds delicious! I especially like the idea of fruit as it’s so refreshing. Melon, grapes, strawberries all go down well. Also pineapple and there is always the classic cheese and pineapple on sticks. Looks really good if you vary the types of cheese eg cheddar, Red Leicester, Stilton etc.
I wish I could join you but nothing like that going on here.

We are having a bring your own picnic which I much prefer, I do not like a buffet where people pick something up decide they don't like it and put it back on the plate.

I am also aware of the state of the kitchen of one of my neighbours so would not want to eat anything that comes from there.

One of our neighbours is bringing honey and mustard drizzled sausages. I expect they'll be on sticks but there won't be any children at our festivities (unfortunately).

Germanshepherdsmum

I would hijack your sausages on sticks en route!?

I once supplied some for an alfresco lunch at a beautiful chateau belonging to a BiL. He had invited a number of local VIPs as well as sundry friends/colleagues/family who were staying. I had only taken a couple of packs of sausages (frozen) to serve as ice packs for other stuff we were taking in the car.

But I thought I might as well use them up for the lunch - they honestly all vanished within a minute or two!

Best of both worlds here. Bring your own picnic to the park behind the community centre. Music, games and fancy dress competition organised by the committee. I’m in charge of the picnic and will be taking forkable salads, pinching the sausage idea and making individual trifles in small Kilmer jars. Might also take some chocolate dipped strawberries. Very grateful for this thread.

Please ,no sausages on sticks. Sausages yes , sticks NO!! Excited children and sharp sticks are not a good mix !!!!

Photos would be great. I've found flags and bunting from 2012 in my glory cupboard.

We do a street party every year with live music, bouncy castle etc , bring a dish etc . A popular dish has been a big water melon cut into wedges on a big platter- it looked pretty and goes really quickly. A couple of baguettes with cheese or hummus / dips with cucumber and carrot sticks is good, though we always have paper plates/ kitchen roll and it’s bring your own cutlery.

I’ve just laced a Tesco online order and noticed that they have just introduced some lovely picnic and party foods, I’ve ordered some cheese with. spinach pastry rolls and mini chicken Kievs to try.

M & S mini chicken Kievs are heaven.

Sounds great foxie48 Let's all try to take pics of our events and share them here?

Vintagejazz

Callistemon

With sticks.

There aren't many small children round here now so yes, sticks!

My neighbour is hosting the party and I'm taking the platinum jubilee trifle but I'll probably adapt the recipe. I'm just waiting for approx numbers. it will be fun as we have some new people in our rather rural area including a family from Ukraine. My lovely elderly neighbour is always game for a celebration and has a beautiful restored barn with loos and a kitchen and wants us all to decorate hats with red white and blue.

Callistemon

With sticks.

That is a bit sad. We did that last year but this year various people are bringing along canapes, sausage rolls etc to share.

I’m the one organising the street party for our small close.
I asked everyone how they felt about sharing food, the general consensus was that they would rather bring their own ?

Tizliz

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These look nice

That's a good idea ( but without the ham, we have several veggies here).

I've downloaded the recipe, thanks Tizliz

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Vintagejazz

Cocktail sausages tossed in soya sauce and honey before you cook them. They will be eaten in double quick time.

With or without cocktail sticks?

With sticks seems more hygienic but then I can imagine little boys using them as mini swords!

FannyCornforth

I always took a couple of quiches from the co/op when we did pot lucks at work. And/or wine (before the new head ? banned it)

Is everyone writing down what they are bringing?
Otherwise, you may get a lot of the same things

Two people are co-ordinating the food here.

I'm not keen on fingers dipping into crips, nuts etc and would prefer it if we all took our own food.

Cocktail sausages tossed in soya sauce and honey before you cook them. They will be eaten in double quick time.

Cakes. Fairy cakes, chocolate cornflake crispy thingies, scones, muffins, any/all of those.

Please label meat and fish sandwiches and quiches as such. Ditto if the food 'contains nuts'.

My neighbour made a fabulous Pavlova last street party. It lasted about 5 minutes, and we still talk about it!