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Parties

Little Cookies birthday parties are available for two age groups. The 3-9 year olds cook a birthday tea, while those 10 and over cook and making fruit fool host a three-course lunch/dinner party.

Parties for 3-9 year olds

Little Cookies parties provide entertainment and a party tea! Aimed at children in the 3-9 year old age range. All the shopping, preparing foods and clearing away is done for you.

Timing

Allow 1-1¼ hours for the cooking activities. For younger children you may wish to break the activities with a party game, so please allow an extra 15 minutes.

The Party

When all children have arrived they will each be given an apron and chef’s hat. They then prepare their dishes, 4 in total. The beauty of this is they are preparing their own birthday tea.

Provided for you:
- fresh, quality, healthy ingredients
- equipment for all the activities
- party invitations
- a paper chef’s hat (which children can keep)
- a plastic apron for each child (which is returned)
- recipe sheets for the party bags
- setting up and clearing away of all cooking activities
- insurance

You provide:
- a venue (your home or hall)
- additional food/snacks and drinks as required
- a birthday cake

Cost

For 4 activities I would recommend no more than 10 children, but larger groups can be catered for by reducing the number of activities.

4 activities: first 8 children £140 and additional children an extra £11.50 per head.

3 activities: first 8 children £125 and additional children an extra £9.50 per head.

2 activities: first 8 children £110 and additional children an extra £8 per head.

There will be an additional charge for travel if the venue is outside St. Albans. A 50% deposit will be required to confirm the booking.

Little Cookies lunch/dinner parties for children aged 10+

Little Cookies will provide the ingredients, utensils and know how to help the children prepare their own lunch/dinner party.

Timimg

Please allow approximately 2 hours plus eating time.

The Party

When all children have arrived they will each be given an apron and chef’s hat. They then prepare their three course meal. The beauty of this is they are preparing their own lunch/dinner. Below are some menu ideas.

Starters

Tricolore Salad (Avocado, Mozzarella and Tomato)
Mixed Vegetable Soup & Seeded Rolls
Guacamole and Vegetable Dippers
Houmous and Tzatziki with Pitta Bread
Melon, Orange and Pomegranate Salad

Mains

Mushroom and Ricotta Cannelloni / Crespoline (Spinach and Ricotta filled Pancakes)
Chicken Tacos
Breaded Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Garlic, Green Beans
Halloumi Stuffed Peppers and Green Salad

Desserts

Chocolate Fondant
Very Lemony Cheesecake
Strawberry Shortcakes

Provided for you:
- fresh, quality, healthy ingredients
- equipment for all the activities
- personalised party invitations and envelopes
- a paper chef’s hat (which children can keep)
- a plastic apron for each child
- recipe sheets for the party bags
- setting up and clearing away of all cooking activities
- insurance

You provide:
- a venue (your home or a hall)
- drinks as required
- plates, glasses and cutlery
- a birthday cake

Cost

The cost for running a cooking party for up to 8 children is £180. Additional children are charged at £17 per head, but as a guide I would recommend no more than 10 children N.B. please consider the space available in the kitchen when determining numbers. There will be an additional charge for travel if outside St. Albans. A 50% deposit will be required to confirm the booking.