Jubilee Party Ideas

Isn’t 2012 such a fab year?  Between the Olympics, Paralympics and Diamond Jubilee there’s one excuse for a party after the next…..and that suits me just fine.  But beware!  When decorating for the Jubilee there is a fine line between patriotism and looking like you’re hosting a BNP party conference.  For décor here is what I suggest:

Tesco Value Paper Plates £1 for 50 

 Tesco Disposable Table Cloth £1.99

Tesco Value Plastic Cups £0.59 for 25

 Tesco Union Jack Napkins £1.46 for 20

Above:  Tesco Union Jack Bunting £1.24

Below:  Crown Pinata available from Marks & Spencer

With regards to food a buffet is definitely the way to go.  Here are my menu suggestions (Don’t go mad, 3 – 4 savoury items and 1 – 2 sweet options is more than adequate)

Menu ideas

Food

Pork pies

Sausage rolls

Finger sandwiches – fillings cucumber, jam, roast beef & mustard.

Mini Yorkshire Puds filled with roast beef and gravy

Cumberland Sausages on sticks

Selection of British Meats and Cheeses

Sweets

Bakewell tarts

Summer pudding

Spotted dick

Battenberg

Fruit Crumble

Drinks

Pimms

Gin & Tonic

Somerset Cider

Real Ales

Dandelion and Burdock

English Tea

If you really want to show off get some key items like fabulous cake stands or these themed teapots.  Available from www.houseofbath.co.uk

Provide your guests with sweet little party favours as well as doing your bit for charity.

Pack of London Themed Tissues available from the British Heart Foundation costing only £1.

Top Tips

Charity shops are great places for vintage cake stands and mismatched tea sets.

Keep the serving dishes and cups in a neutral colour and only accent with Union Jack Bunting and Napkins.

M&M's have limited edition Red, White and Blue Peanut M&M's available this summer only.  http://www.ocado.com/product/71114011?gclid=CO30zeu5pbACFcwNtAodAzh1XQ

Above all have a great time and don't stress!!  Nothing brings a party down like a dramatic hostess.