The ice cream sundae bar is one of those pleasures that children enjoy when it is sunny and when the weather is hot. They're great for kids' parties, but when done right can also cater for grownups too. By following certain tips time as well as money can be saved.
One tip that might resonate with parents is the idea of setting them up at the end of the week, when you can relax after a tiring week at work and not worry about going in the next day. Of course, you can hire a company to set up a stand but the money you save by doing it yourself might well be better spent on buying more of the product.
To save precious time, you can scoop the ice cream into large balls before the event starts. By doing this the guests can all make their own sundaes and they won't have to queue for long as others make theirs. It should also save on having to clean up after messy kids.
For those wishing to scoop out the ice cream before the event, try and wait until the last moment to do this, say around 60 minutes before the event is due to commence. Scoop the dessert into large bowls and place it straight back in the freezer, taking it out a few minutes before the event starts.
Sundaes come with all sorts of yummy toppings, some of which will need to be kept hot throughout the day; toppings like hot fudge sauce and caramel sauce. One of the best ways to do this is to put the sauces in a small slow cooker. These will be the slow cookers that are normally used for keeping gravy and other sauces warm, but they work great with hot toppings. Make sure you stir up the sauce often, to keep it from burning or sticking to the bottom and to keep from getting a skin on the top.
It might not be a good idea to have a party with just one variety of ice cream or topping. Variety is deemed to be the spice of life and it works the same way for this. Buying a variety of ice creams in your local store will probably mean kids enjoy coming up for the frozen dessert more than once. Don't forget to cater for adults by making up topping with alcohol, brandy and chocolate being one suggestion.
If you're the type who is always looking to do a little extra for their guests and create a bit of a wow, then doing a little baking could be right up your alley. By making waffles, doughnuts or chocolate chip cookies, you're creating a great base for guests to start off their sundaes. Brownies also work well in this respect. If baking seems a little too much then just buy ready-made from the local store. No-one needs to know.
Making your own ice cream sundae bar might take a little more time than hiring out a firm, but by doing it yourself you'll be in full control of everything that is eaten. By following a few little tips you can also ensure that you don't spend time having to clean up after messy kids.
One tip that might resonate with parents is the idea of setting them up at the end of the week, when you can relax after a tiring week at work and not worry about going in the next day. Of course, you can hire a company to set up a stand but the money you save by doing it yourself might well be better spent on buying more of the product.
To save precious time, you can scoop the ice cream into large balls before the event starts. By doing this the guests can all make their own sundaes and they won't have to queue for long as others make theirs. It should also save on having to clean up after messy kids.
For those wishing to scoop out the ice cream before the event, try and wait until the last moment to do this, say around 60 minutes before the event is due to commence. Scoop the dessert into large bowls and place it straight back in the freezer, taking it out a few minutes before the event starts.
Sundaes come with all sorts of yummy toppings, some of which will need to be kept hot throughout the day; toppings like hot fudge sauce and caramel sauce. One of the best ways to do this is to put the sauces in a small slow cooker. These will be the slow cookers that are normally used for keeping gravy and other sauces warm, but they work great with hot toppings. Make sure you stir up the sauce often, to keep it from burning or sticking to the bottom and to keep from getting a skin on the top.
It might not be a good idea to have a party with just one variety of ice cream or topping. Variety is deemed to be the spice of life and it works the same way for this. Buying a variety of ice creams in your local store will probably mean kids enjoy coming up for the frozen dessert more than once. Don't forget to cater for adults by making up topping with alcohol, brandy and chocolate being one suggestion.
If you're the type who is always looking to do a little extra for their guests and create a bit of a wow, then doing a little baking could be right up your alley. By making waffles, doughnuts or chocolate chip cookies, you're creating a great base for guests to start off their sundaes. Brownies also work well in this respect. If baking seems a little too much then just buy ready-made from the local store. No-one needs to know.
Making your own ice cream sundae bar might take a little more time than hiring out a firm, but by doing it yourself you'll be in full control of everything that is eaten. By following a few little tips you can also ensure that you don't spend time having to clean up after messy kids.
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