If a birthday of a loved one is planned in your home, it is important to prepare thoroughly for this event. Ahead is a lot of pleasant efforts to prepare the holiday. With the gift and guest list issues resolved, it's time to plan your birthday table menu at home.

1. Decide on the theme of the holiday- the list of dishes in a cowboy party and a Barbie ball will be clearly different. The theme of the evening or day depends on the hero of the occasion: on age, preferences, interests.
2. Count the number of guests invited... Only knowing the total number of guests, you can correctly plan the variety of dishes and the number of servings.
3. Important not only count the guests, but also decide in age categories... If children predominate, then the menu will be appropriate. For adults, there are also nuances: advanced youth, open to new taste experiences, or people of a respectable age with established taste preferences, and maybe contraindications.
4. Solve the issue with the format of the holiday: traditional table or buffet table, or sitting on the veranda in case of a house outside the city. The format primarily depends on the area of ​​the house. A typical city apartment and a country cottage dictate different rules.

Important to remember! Planning a menu for a birthday table at home or in a restaurant is a serious and responsible business. Never leave it to the last moment.

Traditionally, the following dishes are on the birthday table: