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Tips For Planning A Kid's Pizza Party

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to commemorate your child's birthday, you can't go wrong with a pizza party. While hot, cheesy pies are a must at a pizza-inspired bash, there are many other creative ways that you can incorporate the theme into the day.  

When planning your child's birthday party, deciding where to get the pizza from is probably at the top of your "to-do" list. While you can make the savory pies yourself, having them catered from your favorite Italian restaurant or pizzeria may save you time and even money, depending on the ingredients you buy. 

If your child's birthday is during a busy time of year, such as the holiday season, place your pizza order a few weeks in advance to ensure availability. You may even be able to pick pre-made pies up the night before and cook them at home before the party, depending on your schedule. 

Pizza parties are ideal for kids of all ages and will please even the pickiest of eaters. Take any of the young guests' dietary restrictions or preferences, such as vegetarianism, into consideration when placing the pizza order. 

Here are some additional tips for planning a child's pizza party:

1. Create a Build-Your-Own Pizza Bar 

Set up a build-your-own pizza bar so that kids can customize their own pies and get creative with the ingredients. Start by ordering individually sized cheese pizzas, and then set out a variety of ingredients on a long, buffet-style table. 

Give each child a mini pizza, and have them add their favorite toppings, such as cooked sausage and pepperoni, diced tomatoes and green peppers, or olives and sauteed mushrooms. You even show the children how to make whimsical "smiley faces" on the pizzas using the toppings. 

2. Get Creative With Pizza Boxes

As a creative party activity, instruct the young party guests to personalize their own to-go pizza boxes using stickers, paints, markers, and other craft items. They can then take their leftover pizza home in them after the birthday bash.

During the party, use the empty pizza boxes as part of a fun balancing game. The objective is to see how many stacked boxes each guest can balance on their head before they topple over. The winner can receive a gift certificate to a local pizzeria.

3. Pizza-Inspired Party Favors 

Send the party-goers home with chef hats and aprons as thoughtful favors. Have the paper hats customized with the party details, such as the celebrant's name and birthdate. Other party favor ideas include pizza cutters, pizza-scented stickers and erasers, and pizza keychains or charms. 

Contact a local pizza service to learn more.


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