louby loo Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 What are people (us lot) doing about Christmas party foods? We are a preschool, and all children donate one item of party food, this includes sandwiches Always worked well for us. Now - do we just continue as normal as it is a 'one off' event. or Ask only for pre-packed foods and not allow any home-made products (not that many of them usually are) Ask for the 'items' for sandwiches - then make them up ourselves? I'm more than happy to check the labels and tick off all allergens on the poster thing that I downloaded from a forum buddie :1b I'm just wondering if I'm over thinking it? We currently have no known allergies, with just one very mild intolerance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Our party is on 12th November - so I don't have to think about it right at this moment . Sorry, not much help to you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Well I haven't sent the invites out yet.........still time to change date!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: It would be the PERFECT answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Parents/carers will be present at our party - so I can continue to 'make like an ostrich' - I think.....I hope.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 charity events are not covered by this law...so i reckon there's a get out clause for parties! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 charity events are not covered by this law...so i reckon there's a get out clause for parties! Fantastic news Fm :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynned55 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hmmm...... would that not apply to any event run by a registered charity. As in day to day business- she asks hopefully?????????? But not expecting it to be! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hmm... but we're privately owned so would that make a difference? (not being a charity in the first place?) I think I might just stick a poster up saying any food served that day could possibly contain any of the 14 main allergens and done with!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Jacket potatoes, cheese, coleslaw and beans..................we've done it for a couple of years now and it goes down a treat. We do have a few crisps and fancy biscuits etc as a treat afterwards, but no waste, no gorging on stuff that is unsuitable. Win/win. Yes we are aware of allergies too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Now that Narnia, is my favourite meal :1b :1b :1b :1b :1b (when's the party?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We do the food at preschool party , usually the children request what they would like and write a list and then we purchase, as we are aware of children allergies already , why do we need to do any more , yes there will always be the child that may suddenly develop that allergy without knowing but to me it's a managed risk . I've had enough of food allergies that don't exist with particular parent who says one thing to us and yet gives her child other stuff in lunch box and outside of setting , attention seeking ! And is helping her child to develop anxieties about food ! A aargh ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nuby Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 doing our own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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