A Kid’s Food Party with Tapas
Children will definitely enjoy partying with their buddies and
parents at a tapas party. A special setting will add to the fun.
The Flavor
Tapas can be made mildly flavored for young children who may not take
well to strong flavors. Adding in freshly cut apple slices and
blueberries with cheesy bites and vegetables make it delectable and
exciting for children.
Excitement
To make it more fun for children the party can be held outdoors if
the weather holds good. Plastic under liners can also be utilized under
the table cloth to clean easily.
Colors
Keeping in line with the colors of Spain, you could decorate the
party table with red, yellow, and black balloons, streamers, flowers.
Tableware in these colors would also add a nice touch.
Serving Instructions
Serving tapas on a long rectangular table accessible on all sides is
perfect, as it allows easy access to everything and makes it possible to
have many different dishes on the table. A set of matching smaller round
tables can be decorated and used for children to sit.
Begin by placing a plastic liner on the table and then placing your
tablecloth over the top. A red table cloth that is well picked, would
work well, and in keeping with the theme. Plan your table layout taking
into consideration your menu. Keep the plastic plates, napkins,
utensils, and cups to one end of the table so they are easy to grab, and
move the party-goers in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern, as you
would a buffet. Once you have spent time and decided on the serving
dishes, you can place them without any contents on the table and then
arrange your flowers, balloons and decor around the dishes.
You should have many main bowls or serving dishes with a basic tapas
encircled by a series of condiment bowls for ease of use. Always ensure
that the food is an accessible distance from the edge of the table, and
that proper serving utensils are used, so that the children are not
reaching across for their food.
Adult tapas
Traditional tapas are meant to cater more to adult tastes, with
ingredients like squid, grilled peppers, capers and anchovies, but they
can also be made to suit a child's taste.
Good Combos
Mini pitas or very thinly sliced and toasted baguettes, can be topped
off with a little bit of tomato sauce, a thin slice of Serrano ham and a
thin slice of Manchego cheese. Additional tapas dishes can be diced
avocado's and tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, mini-dill pickles,
cooked and shredded chicken, diced cucumber, or diced hard-boiled egg.
Have salt and pepper on the individual tables as needed. A large bowl of
saffron rice can be made as an accompaniment.
Refreshments
For a yummy refreshing drink, you can make a large punch bowl or
pitcher full of "Mock-Sangria" for a twist. Add equal quantities of
orange juice, cranberry juice, and sparkling cider together. Slice a few
oranges, a few limes, and also a few lemons into 1/4 segments and then
add to the juice mixture, along with some maraschino cherries. Prepare
this mixture one to two hours prior to the party to let the flavors mix
well. You can now serve this drink in cups garnished with slices of
orange and maraschino cherries. |
