That last sentence is their chance to say they are vegetarian, gluten free etc. Then you provide food for those with allergies or preferances (eg veggie burgers). Then you don't open yourself up to "My Susan doesn't like burgers" - they don't need to know what the lunch is - my attitude is eat what you are given. If you don't like it, suck it up or go hungry. It's only 1 day/afternoon or whatever.
How old? Like 4 or more in the 10 zone. Wording is dependant on age really. I would for younger eons write this.
To Jessica (there name)
Lilly (the birthday girl/boy's name) would like to invite you to their birthday party at the Wacky WareHouse Play Area (where the party is) on the 13th March 2014( the date). It is from 2pm-4pm(the time) and your parents will pick you up. You will have lunch at 3pm and you will have pizza(the food). If you don't like that food tell Lilly(kid). The theme is princesses and your parents can stay with you.
Reply to Lilly's mum by getting your mummy or daddy to ring this number ______(number).
I would go quite simple with little kids invites and aim the invite at them rather than the adult.
For an older kids party...
To Max,
Joey would like to invite you to his birthday party at Laser Quest.
Time:2-4pm
Date:13th March 2014
Theme: Cars
RSPV to Miranda(your name) by ringing this number ____
I think you can go simpler with an older kids invite. They tend to eat more foods. The only reason to put what you are eating on an older kids invite would be if you know they have allergies. I find though it would be better to try and get a bit of buffet happen. With pizza,burgers,hot dogs,chips,sandwiches,cakes,cookies ect. It is more likely they will eat something from there.
You can make a separate section named B-Day Menu! or some thing like that. Type out the menu. You can leave Lunch provided as is.
It's best to specify what will be served in case one or more of the kids suffer from allergies. Goerge's suggestion is good, I would go with that.
You are invited to XXX's birthday!
lunch! cake! balloons! treats! (or whatever you're doing)
time/date/location
rsvp
give details and name
pleasecome
All I want to do is to let them know that we WILL have lunch provided for all. Does etiquette state that I should specify what the food is (in this instance, burgers) just in case someone doesn't eat that or do I stay generic and just say "lunch"? If I should include the specific food offered, what is the best way to word that?
I know this isn't a huge deal but everything I started to write sounded awkward. Thanks!
