sassygal:
Is yomibabe based in Abuja? I love the simplicity of the 2nd cake, the blush and brown color one

ForFun:

Fish barbecue √ 50k local vendor.Happiness
DJ/ home theatre system √ free. Me or a friend
Ice creams for kids √ free. friend
Wines√ 10k. Shoprite
Chicken Grills. 20k No vendor yet.
Small chops Yomibabe or 12 Baskets ..? How much?
Gizdodo√ 10k?. No vendor yet.
Canopy and chairs √ 10k. Local vendor confirmed
Chapman 60cups √ 24k . No vendor yet
Water for 40 persons . 2k shoprite
Juice/Alcohol for 40 persons 12k shoprite
Cake . Yomibabe . what size? How much?
Donuts etc for 15 kids. 5k

Total so far 153k

sassygal:

Cool

ForFun:
I have to finish all the planning before Thursday next week. Going on a 3 month project and won't have time. So when its near the D day I will come to this thread and implement. Update in next post

edwife:



For the chicken grill, why don't you make it fun for the ladies.You and your friend can grill the chicken-say like a home barbecue.
You only need a grill and the rest is up to you and the boys.Y'all be serving the ladies.

You buy 4-5 chickens (frozen) and cut them into part-marinade with (a bit of garlic,chilli,salt,ginger,thyme,tomato paste and mustard).
In this case,you will still keep the fish barbecue hot on the grill.If you have a fryer,you can make potato chips and plantain.
Ketchup and mayonnaise on the table.

I quite understand that this could be a bit of a work for Naija guys but it's very unique and fun too.Y'all can be drinking beers around the grill while catching up.The ladies can just relax. Less expensive too.

I have loads of idea for parties like this,salads and some sandwiches- you good to go!

yomibabe:

pls let's chat on 09020209929

sassygal:


I'd buy into this idea, if it was for a fun, relaxing day out with a couple of friends, 10 at most. But when you have a gathering of 50, with kids involved, you need to be able to whip up the chops as fast as possible too. You are also assuming the op has the time and patience.

I love the idea but it's not practical for nigerian parties.

edwife:


You could be right but i did have a party like this only that the ladies did the grilling.I had like 7 ladies helping and it was a party of 60 peeps there about. I had anything grill-able,from sausage,samousas,coconut rice,skewers just name it!

I had a long table and displayed all the food in platters for service.The kids had what you call small chops(sandwiches,cup cakes,ice-creams,carrot and cucumber sticks as well as fruits sticks).

It was different and people really loved it.

That is why i said it could be a bit of work for naija peeps .

Your idea is a good one for him then.Thanks.

bece:
@ Forfun I can take the stress off you .Am based in Abuja and we specialize in outdoor catering service.from finger food to cocktails. Unique birthday cakes,desserts,local Nigerian dishes,continental .
We draw up a good menu for you ,give u good service for every penny

ForFun:
Please Apart from stomach infrastructure, what else can make the day fun!

any form of entertainment for such parties?

Onegai:


Well, people usually have lots of energy, are you and your friends open, jovial types? You could make it a Kiddie-Party for adults. Be a proud agbaya.

Mother-and-Daughter ten-ten match. Father-and-son Lime and spoon relay race. Dancing chairs for the adults (the older kids will control the dj). Get 4 of her friends to come up and tell a story from her past. When she's cutting her cake, give everyone a small amount of confetti (packets of it should be sold in markets not too expensively) and let the. throw it in the air (it will make a wonderful picture). Gele-tying competition for the husbands. And madam should wear a gold crown all through the party (just like a kid would). Get a big white shirt and have everyone sign it when they come, so you can have a keepsake rather than cards she'll throw away.

Let me think of some more ideas...

cococandy:
I like this thread

bukatyne:


Me too

How are you and family?

Is she here?

sassygal:

Cool

yomibabe:

hi. am female. lol. Yomi is unisex.
here is my price list.
(1)grilled chicken for 50(300 each) 15k
(2)chops samosa, springroll,puff and stick meat for 50(290 per pack) 14,500
(3) gizidodo for 50(150 each) 7500
(4) Chapman for 50(300 per glass) 18k
(5) donut for 15 kids(100 each) 1500
(6) cake 10 inch is 7000,11 inch is s 8000,12 inch 9500, 14 inch is 12000

Fhemmmy:
I didn't take time to read the entire thread but couple of questions:
1. Do you have kids?
2. Must it be within your compound?
3. Do you have friends that would be willing to travel out of your comfort zone on a vacation for even just a weekend?

yomibabe:

hi. am female. lol. Yomi is unisex.
here is my price list.
(1)grilled chicken for 50(300 each) 15k
(2)chops samosa, springroll,puff and stick meat for 50(290 per pack) 14,500
(3) gizidodo for 50(150 each) 7500
(4) Chapman for 50(300 per glass) 18k
(5) donut for 15 kids(100 each) 1500
(6) cake 10 inch is 7000,11 inch is s 8000,12 inch 9500, 14 inch is 12000

ForFun:


Yes 2 kids.
Not necessarily... But using another venue will increase the stress on my wife cos of my kids

Yes I have friends that can show up...lovely idea

Fhemmmy:


With the kids, will be hard to take her away to give her a surprise party with friends being there too..... so you will have to end up doing at the house then....

Onegai:


Well, people usually have lots of energy, are you and your friends open, jovial types? You could make it a Kiddie-Party for adults. Be a proud agbaya.

Mother-and-Daughter ten-ten match. Father-and-son Lime and spoon relay race. Dancing chairs for the adults (the older kids will control the dj). Get 4 of her friends to come up and tell a story from her past. When she's cutting her cake, give everyone a small amount of confetti (packets of it should be sold in markets not too expensively) and let the. throw it in the air (it will make a wonderful picture). Gele-tying competition for the husbands. And madam should wear a gold crown all through the party (just like a kid would). Get a big white shirt and have everyone sign it when they come, so you can have a keepsake rather than cards she'll throw away.

Let me think of some more ideas...