Planning a birthday party, especially a for a milestone year, may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! If you want to wow your guests with a fun and memorable birthday party in San Diego, the first and most important step is choosing a theme.
Whether you are considering a superhero theme for your son or daughter’s 10th birthday, or if you are hoping to surprise your husband or wife with the most memorable 40th birthday party, an experienced caterer can help you create the ultimate dream party everyone will rave about for years to come!
Choosing a Theme
The first step to planning the ultimate birthday bash is choosing a theme. Once you have the theme down, everything else such as the style and type of food, style and type of drinks, table scape, décor, music and entertainment will all fall into place.
An experienced San Diego caterer can help with much more than just the food! If you choose a reputable caterer, this company will be connected within the community and can introduce you to other vendors to bring your full vision to life.
Here are a few things to consider when choosing the theme:
- Age/gender — who is the party for and how old is he/she turning? Clearly a party for a 10-year-old will have a much different theme than a party for a 30, 40, 50 or 60-year-old.
- Time of year — the time of year will help a lot when choosing a theme. For example, you may consider a beach side Hawaiian-themed luau if your party falls during the summer or you may want to go with a magical winter wonderland if your party is during the winter months. The time of year will also determine the location and if the party will be in or outside.
- Who will attend? When choosing a theme, it’s helpful to think about who your guests will be and what will appeal to them as well.
- Budget — it’s helpful to think about your budget before choosing a theme, because a circus-themed party with live performers, circus tents and whimsical food and drinks will have a different price tag then a carnival themed party with face painters and a hot dog bar.
- Style — even if you’re unsure of the theme, it’s helpful to think about how casual versus fancy you want the party to be. For example, are you thinking about daytime BBQ, evening cocktail party with a DJ and tray-passed appetizers or formal wear and sit-down dinner?
Types of Themed Birthday Parties
There are so many fun themes to choose from when planning a party! Of course, the type of party you choose to have will depend on several factors such as those outlined above.
In addition, here are some fun ideas your San Diego birthday party caterer can help with:
- Circus theme — live performers, large circus tents and dry-ice cocktails
- Zoo theme — a petting zoo, nacho bar and stuffed animal take-aways
- Alice in Wonderland — magical tea party with small sandwiches and face painters
- Winter wonderland — have guests wear all white or silver; decorate with fake snow and trees with sparkling lights; serve tray passed appetizers and champagne with cotton candy finishes
- Summertime Hawaiian-themed luau — have live Hawaiian dancers, tiki torches and Hawaiian BBQ
- Baseball themed party — have guests dress in their favorite baseball gear; serve hot dogs, nachos, peanuts and beer
- Casino night — have casino tables and poker games, servers walking around with tray passed appetizers and fancy cocktails and a buffet serving steak and seafood
- Partisan getaway — Paris-inspired party with a crepe bar and fancy cocktails; have the guest wear stripes and berets
- 80s party — have guests wear their favorite 80s style outfit; decorate with cassette tapes; hire a DJ to only play 80s throwback music and rent a photobooth
- Prom — have guests come in formal prom wear with corsages and boutonnieres; decorate with kitchy balloon arches and hire a photographer to take pictures of all the couples at the door; serve spiked punch and a have your caterer whip up a buffet style dinner with finger foods
Need Help with Catering Your San Diego Birthday Party?
Planning the ultimate birthday party may seem overwhelming, but that’s where an experienced caterer comes in. A trusted caterer can help you focus your theme and execute every detail to ensure this birthday party is the most memorable party yet!
