How to throw a Movie Night Party!

A movie night party at home is LOADS of fun and is a great way of giving your friends a treat. Here are some TOP TIPS on making your movie night go really well…

First (after you have got your mum or dad’s permission) choose a movie to show.   You could rent or buy one of the latest dvd’s,  but it may be better to play an old favourite that everyone loves – Mamma Mia or Grease are great to sing along to!    

Decide how many people to invite – everyone has got to fit on the sofa or on cushions on the floor,  so don’t invite too many people.   Three or four people would be perfect.

Then either send out invitations,  like Jazzy and Lucy did – or just tell people over the phone.   Tell them the date and the time and when the movie night will finish.

You could get them to come in fancy dress!   What about pirate costumes if you are going to watch Pirates of the Caribbean

Now the important bit!  Think about food.  Are you going to invite your guests to dinner?    If so,  homemade pizza and homemade coleslaw would be perfect. Perhaps you could invite a special friend over in the afternoon to help you get prepared.    (Top tip – keep it as easy and as simple for yourself as possible.  Don’t get too tired to enjoy your own party.)

Why not keep it really simple and just serve crisps and dips?  Or even better,  homemade popcorn!    Every body loves it and it is cheap and easy to do.     People will be thirsty too,  and so will need drinks.  It’s nice to be able to offer a choice – “would you like orange juice or lemonade?  or both mixed together?” – that way you can offer three different drinks for the price of two! 

On the day of the party,  arrange the room so it is nice and cosy and everyone can squash up together to watch the movie.    Cushions and quilts are great for creating an ultra cosy look.    Check the lighting.   It doesn’t want to be too bright,  because it will make it difficult to watch the movie.   But don’t make it too dark,  or people will be tripping up and knocking plates and drinks over!  

Get your food ready - coleslaw is great for parties because you can make it in the afternoon and store it in the fridge. Pizzas are a bit more tricky to prepare in advance, but you can make your dough mix and set it to rise before your guests arrive and then they can help to put on their own toppings!

Make sure you have got enough plates and cups for everyone.   (Another good reason not to invite too many people.)

Now – all you have to do is get yourself ready and you are ready for your Movie Night!    

Have a great time and let us know how you did!

Those Recipes Again:

Homemade Pizza

Homemade Coleslaw

Homemade Popcorn

The Story

Surprise Party

(P.S. – note from Jazzy’s mum.  Don’t forget to tidy up afterwards.  Get your friends to help you before they go and it will be done in no time!)