Help Eagle Scout reception

17 years ago

I am in charge of the reception for my son and 5 other boys immediately following the eagle scout ceremony.We are expecting between 80-100 people.I was thinking of doing things that could be picked and eaten,not requiring anyone to have to cut and serve things,also eliminating forks.

I was thinking of serving the following.Brownies,cookies,mini cupcakes,cheese straws,possibly a fruit tray and nuts.Opinions and suggestion ,Please.

Shelley

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goldgirl

17 years ago

Shelly - no suggestions but just want to say congrats! DH is an Eagle Scout and through the years, many of his former employers noticed it on his resume.

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hawk307
17 years ago
Shelly: That's good for the 6 Guys but what are you going to serve the other 90. lol.
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You could make Small sandwiches, cut across Diagonally.
Or about 8 Pizza's too.

Half rolls for Meatball Sandwiches.

Hot Dogs !!!

Let me know when and Where !!!
Lou
shellm
Original Author
17 years ago
Lou,I'll put you in charge of the pizzas and meatball sanwiches.8/15/09 3:00pm,Jackson,MS.See you then.LOL

Shelley
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woodie
17 years ago
Congratulations to your son! You must be so proud.

As someone who would almost always be looking for a savory munchie rather than a sweet, I know I would appreciate the cheese straws and the nuts. If you choose to provide another savory option, I'd go with something made in a large pan that you cut into small squares - like chile/cheese bites or spinach squares, or maybe a spicy chex mix. Something easy to make and cart along.
Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
I'll have to ask a friend tomorrow what her plans are for her Eagle Scout party. I helped her find a bakery for a special cake 2 weeks ago. She's going to have it done in layers, but 'carved' to look like a mountain and a hiker (him) climbing up each level of Scouts with an eagle at the top. I can't wait to see pictures of it when it's done being created.

If it were me..I'd order pizza..LOL and grill hot dogs and sausages.
lindac
17 years ago
The last Eagle Scout reception I went to had a taco bar set up and a dessert table with a couple of decorated sheet cakes.
Linda C
shellm
Original Author
17 years ago
This is to be immediately after the ceremony,it will not be a dinner,as each family/friends will do their own thing for dinner.We have Logans grandfather and uncle coming in from calif and Logan requested to have dinner at a nice restaurant on the resevoir.If it isnt to hot we can sit on the deck.Thanks for all the suggestions.

Shelley
ruthanna_gw
17 years ago
All of the ones I've been to have been dessert-type receptions. They did have plates and forks because there was always some type of a special cake served with coffee and cold drinks. Most included additional desserts like brownies, cookies, tassies, etc.

Congratulations to your son!
annie1992
17 years ago
Congratulations to Logan, Shelley, I know he worked hard to get that rank.

I think the menu sounds perfect for a bunch of boys, I never met one that didn't love cookies and brownies. If I added anything, it would be something savory, like those "pinwheels", those tortillas filled with cream cheese and salsa or whatever, and then sliced.

I was leaning toward meatballs or small cream puffs filled with ham or chicken salad, but if you're having a meal afterward, I think you won't need more.

Annie
Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
WOW the boy I know is named Logan too....
trixietx
17 years ago
I think if I was doing it and everyone was going to have a meal afterward with their families I would just do desserts that you could pick up and eat and maybe a fruit tray. You could do that with napkins and toothpicks for the fruit. It doesn't sound like anyone is expecting a meal.
Is anyone bringing something to drink?
shellm
Original Author
17 years ago
yes there will be drinks,I dont know what,as of yet.Since everyone will go there separate ways thats why I wanted easy pick up food,and not everyone will want something sweet,thats why I wanted a few savory items.I am not a big sweet eater myself.Thanks for all the sugggestions.

Shelley
socks
17 years ago
Our Eagle ceremonies were always evening events on a school night. Afterwards we just had cake with the Eagle emblem and the Scouts' names on it along with punch. Sometimes someone would bring nuts. We stepped the punch up a notch, not just some inexpensive punch. Some recipes use fruit juice, sherbet, etc.

Congratulations to your son (and you too!!--I know how it is). It's a fine achievement, and I know how proud you are.

Susan
shellm
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you all for the kind words.We are really proud of him,he is a pretty great kid,about,93% of the time.He put alot of thought and time into his ES project.He is almost 16 yrs old.

Shelley
hawk307
17 years ago
Shelly: What about the other 7 % Is he a lot better ???
shellm
Original Author
17 years ago
Well,Lou,the other 7% he can be a typical almost 16 yr old know it all.He gets that from his DAD.

Shelley
trudymom
17 years ago
Shelley, congratulations on your son's accomplishments. At our son's eagle ceremony, we had 6 boys getting their eagle also so it was a long ceremony so I think the people attending were hungry afterwards. We had sandwiches cut in fourths, nuts, pop, and sheet cakes. We did not have coffee because it was in the evening.
User
17 years ago
LOL Shelly and congrats to Logan!

Another who is not a big sweets person so I would add a savory snack to the mix. I like Woodies suggestion of a savory square. If you were interested in making something like that I am sure that there are lots of recipes we could offer up. I also have a great recipe for a chex mix if you would like it.
dgkritch
17 years ago
You could always add a variety of chips and crackers for savory items. Easy. No prep!

Deanna

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