Mocktail recipes | Menu Plan | Invitations | Party Games
Mocktail recipes
Mocktail recipes are a delicious and safe alternative to alcoholic cocktails. Guests will be sure to enjoy the mocktail recipes in the booklet below.
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Tips
• Provide a variety and sufficient supply of non-alcoholic drinks.
• If alcohol is available, have one responsible adult nominated as the dedicated server in a specified bar area.
• Don’t allow topping up of drinks.
• Encourage guests to look after each other.
• Discourage BYO as you can not control consumption.
Menu plan
Download the menu plan below to get some great ideas on finger foods, and dinner plans for a large or small number of guests.
Click on these links to find some more menu ideas.
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Tips
• Ensure there is plenty of food is available.
• Savoury foods to start, hot food through-out, fruit and dessert to finish.
• Serve low salt chips and crackers (too much salt can make your guests thirstier).
• Make sure you are aware of your legal requirements for serving food if you are running a public party (you may be required to obtain a temporary food registration. Contact your local Council for further details.
Party games
For a spin on the traditional party how about try something different like a murder mystery party? Or a trivia night party? Even a fancy dress party where everyone has to dress up as a superhero?
There are many different types of party games you can play and many different themes you can have!! The following website's have some fun idea for both:
http://www.party-oz.com.au/idea-party-parties-adults-guide.php
http://www.18thpartyideas.com.au/18th_party_games.htm
http://www.entertainoz.com.au/article-detailview.cfm?aid=10&t=/Party-Themes Invitations
While having a party is fun, it can be hard to plan. These invitation templates can be freely used to take one stressful aspect out of the planning process. Don’t forget an RSVP date, so you can prepare for the number of guests who will be attending.
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Some tips to remember when making your invitations
• Allow control through admittance by invitation only.
• Include an RSVP date.
• Include a finish time for you party.
• Avoid publishing invitations on Websites.
• Remind guests to bring their invitations to ensure entry.
• Avoid SMS invitations. You don’t know who they could be forwarded to.
• Provide contact details for the venue and organisers, particularly for underage parties.
• Provide transport or accommodation information so people plan their night and make smart choices.
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