Drinks for the neighbours

[ParisGal]

Yep, better than plastic (probably), but disposable cutlery is terrible generally and not even necessary. Plates could get broken in the garden, but cutlery is pretty much indestructible.

[Lily]

Oh dear, don't say that - I've only got about 6 forks and knives It's a good point though.

[Squirrel]

I’m not using disposable anything for this btw, I’m just chatting .

[Princess Morripov]

Definitely buy ice, it’s like £1 a bag. We usually get a big plasterers bucket and put 4/5 bags of ice in, a bit of water and then fill with fizz and beers.

We have another plasterer bucket to throw empties
in too, like a compliant alcoholic production line

[Morganna]

I've just come back from the garden party. There were more sweet things than savoury - largely because of people dropping out at the last minute and leaving things unbalanced, but one good idea that I can pass on is mini chicken tikka bites - you just put dollops of mango chutney on tiny poppadoms and top with bought chicken tikka chunks. They were very popular and will have been easy to make.

[Lily]

They sound delicious! A great idea.