2boxers Posted February 12, 2007 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hello all, My daughters HS graduation is in a few months, the theme has just been changed to a Bon Voyage/Cruise theme. I am an avid party planner, however, the menu for this one is giving me a little trouble. I automatically think seafood, but my daughter is allergic :( Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I thought of using all her favorite cruise foods????? For anyone who has done a cruise themed party, I would love to hear all about it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean dreams Posted February 12, 2007 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I have never done a cruise theme party but i would think maybe a buffet of foods of the world like caribbean, mexican ect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmeister Posted February 14, 2007 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Sounds like she's put you in a difficult spot. Tell her to come up with some of her own menu suggestions, or you'll make her dance around at the party with a flaming Baked Alaska on her head! Seriously, you could try Jamaican Jerk Chicken, a Mexican buffet, and you can probably find a recipe for a Puerto Rican pork dish. All-you-can-eat lobster, escargot and creme brulee would be good choices too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boxers Posted February 14, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Caribbean food is very much a possibility. I have done many caribbean themed parties before and was trying to come up with something different. I suggested her favorite foods from past cruises, however, the first thing that popped out of her mouth was the risotto with peas. There is no way I am making risotto for 100+ people. Anyone ever made it?????:( I am thinking of a fruit display with the pineapple palm trees, have seen fruit, cheese, etc on skewers to form the trunk of the tree with artificial palm fronds on top. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakemom Posted February 15, 2007 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2007 sounds like you have some good ideas already. foodtv.com has some good recipies for themes. rissotto for 100 is not hard if you have a big enough pan!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boxers Posted February 18, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted February 18, 2007 a big enough pan and a strong arm to stir constantly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjosebarbie Posted February 21, 2007 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2007 You just hold the party really late at night and have a giant midnight dessert buffet :p. Seriously, I think cruises just do all kinds of food, so it's going to be the presentation that makes or breaks it. Of course, how can a cruise-themed party be anything but fun. Just make sure there's a Mr. Sexy Legs contest, drunken karaoke and a Newlywed/Not so Newlywed Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean dreams Posted February 21, 2007 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Just make sure there's a Mr. Sexy Legs contest, drunken karaoke and a Newlywed/Not so Newlywed Game. Ummmmmmmm, this is a teen party:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenieRaider Posted August 7, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2008 San Jose Barbie. You're funny! I'm thinking of a menu right now myself. How about grilled boneless breast of chicken or kabobs with a nice mango salsa? Grilled pineapple? Virgin Rum Punch and real Rum Punch and Corona beer? Or the new Bud Lite Lime? A fruit salad. And don't forget the chocolate covered strawberries! ;-) I'm thinking of doing Tirimisu too? Keep the ides coming. Thanks everyone! Renie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearose Posted August 8, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Lots of steel drum caribbean music, a conga line, and limbo contest! I'd go with a mexican buffet or build your own taco bar, lots of fruit and maybe some virgin foo foo drinks with umbrellas! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmfan Posted August 10, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Fruit skewers are always festive, chocolate strawberries, honey stung chicken. Definitely steel drum music playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyj55 Posted August 10, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2008 We just did an open house for the folks that are going on our Feb cruise. I work for a tour company and we themed the refreshments to go along with the island thingy. The center piece was a large watermellon, carved out and filled with all kinds of fresh fruit. It was beautiful and everyone loved it. Pulled pork would be good also along with lots of veggies's to keep it colorful. Good luck, sounds like fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted August 25, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2008 You have to have rum cake! You can do the original and a chocolate one. They are easy, should be made ahead (get better if they stand for a day or two), and are a huge hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncarp Posted August 25, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2008 San Jose Barbie. You're funny! I'm thinking of a menu right now myself. How about grilled boneless breast of chicken or kabobs with a nice mango salsa? Grilled pineapple? Virgin Rum Punch and real Rum Punch and Corona beer? Or the new Bud Lite Lime? A fruit salad. And don't forget the chocolate covered strawberries! ;-) I'm thinking of doing Tirimisu too? Keep the ides coming. Thanks everyone! Renie The Kabob idea makes for a little extra work but it's visually appealing and helps toward portion control--which helps ease your planning overall. Choco-strawberries? Might I suggest a chocolate fondue with strawberries, chunks of fresh pineapple, and other yummies to dip in/drizzle over? This also forms a nice conversation focus location where people compare notes of their personal chocolate addictions. Our church had one of these and many people found it to be a popular spot.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 29, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Since there are so many varieties of food on a cruise, instead of a "cruise menu", how about just cruise decorations and steel drum music! IMO, there's no one type of food that brings to mind cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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