Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Suppliers line up

Preparing for a kiddie party has always been a therapy for me co'z I'm fond of conceptualizing all sorts of party especially kiddie birthday party for my kids. I enjoy gathering ideas and looking around for potential suppliers. But, budget will dictate whether you can afford to have an elegant or a simple celebration. It would be very challenging how you can come up with ideas for an elegant yet affordable party with the rising costs of raw materials, creativity and execution is the key to a successful party.

And since we are preparing for a party in September, I have come up with a plan for a simple but fun party for my kids. The following are our would be suppliers:

1.) Venue : Riverfront Residences Clubhouse

Venue would not be a problem for us since our unit is just across the clubhouse. The main function hall is at the second floor of the clubhouse and can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Add: Dr. Sixto Ave., Caniogan, Pasig
Rate: Php 8,000 (resident's rate); plus 2,000 security bond (for non-residents)

2.) Caterer: Kamar Catering Services

A family friend business (we're working on a possible tie-ups) will be catering our party in September. I got a fair price of Php 220/pax for a managed lunch buffet for approximately 70 adults and Php 130/pax for 30 kids (this might increase though...) with complete set up and amenities. Heres our draft for the menu:

Adult Buffet

Beef Kare Kare (all meat no tripe)
Chicken Alexander (in white sauce)
Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet
Crunchy Fish Fillet w/ Tartar Dip
Fresh Lumpiang Ubod
Steamed Rice
Buco Salad
Bottomless Iced Tea

Kids Menu

Spaghetti
Chicken Lollipops
Hotdog on stick w/marshmallow
Doy pack juice

Add: Taguig City
Rate: Buffet rates starts at 220 up
Contact Person: Me (you can contact me for details)

3.) Cakes: Kitchen Krafts

I have been hearing many good feedback from online forums about KK and at last I will have a chance to experience their craft. Every year I try different cake suppliers for my son's birthday cake like Ana Baluyot of icings n' springkles; Yumi Castrillo of yummy piece of cake; and Emily Uy of sugarbox. Since my son wants every detail of pocoyo to be incorporated on his birthday cake, I asked May Santos of KK to make a pocoyo themed cake because they can do whatever design you want. Their design are limitless and you can never go wrong with KK when it comes to themed cakes.

Here are my orders:

Main Cake - 2 layer birthday cake Php 2,960
3D Pocoyo Character on a pedestal and 10" round cake with cookie character toppers in theme.

Mini Cakes - 2 pcs. 4" mini cakes for candle blowing with celebrant's name on it "YANI" and "LUIS" Php 440 each

Cookie Lollies - 35 pcs. character lollies in theme with faces of pocoyo, loula, pato, elly and bulpo. Php 34 each

Rate: Cakes starts at Php 2,000 up; cupcakes @ Php 39 each; lollies @ 34 each; and 4" mini cakes @ Php 440 each

Add: 456 Calbayog St. cor. Samat St., Mandaluyong
Contact Person: May Santos
Contact Numbers: 533.5288; 718.1052; 0917.8349983
Email Add: kakekrafts@yahoo.com

4.) Cupcakes: Iko's Bakeshop

Our friendly neighbor bakeshop with the cheapest price for cupcakes. We uber like their choco moist cakes and cupcakes. Their cupcakes comes with two types of icing (1) marshmallow icing Php 18/pc and (2) fudge icing @ Php 20/pc. I might be getting 50 cupcakes (this isn't final yet)

Add: C. Raymundo Ave., Pasig (near Crossings supermarket)
Email Add: ikosbakeshop@yahoo.com
Contact Number: 409-1197/468-9583

5.) Lechon: Charlie's Pritchon - The Original Pritong Biik

The main star of the buffet! This is our first time to try this unique way of serving lechon in parties and I can't wait for my mouth to touch its crispy skin (yum! yum!). As the name suggest, "pritchon" is a coined word for pritong lechon wrap in pita wedges and served with seven different kinds of sauces.

Rate: Php 5,500 ($120)
Add: 43D Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City
Contact Number: 921-04-05; 426-5501

6.) Host/Magician: Darwin

Getting a good host is very important to make every party fun and lively. Since there are a lot of talented host/magician in this industry, I make it a point to get different host/magician every time we will have a kiddie party because each of them have different repertoire. I immediately booked Darwin as soon as I found out that he is still free on my chosen date. His 3 hours host package are inclusive of games for kids and adults, baloon twisting, advanced magic,ventriloquist with sound system.

Rate: Php 8,000
Mobile: 0927- 658-85-83
Email: cardcaptor_magician@yahoo.com
YM: cardcaptor_magician


7.) Photographer: Ging Lorenzo

This is my uber favorite party supplier as she have witnessed most of our events in the past (last year lang cya wala :( sayang...) I have known her since 2007 when I booked her for the first time for Luis' Dedication and from then on she was always present in our succeeding parties. She is good at what she does and every click of her camera made our parties look special. I heart Ging! Thanks for the discounted rate!

Rate: Php 7,000 (old rate for labor only package)

8.) Souvenirs: PartyPipol Photo Booth

I was just looking around the internet trying to find for a nice and practical souvenir. My hubby told me he would be glad if I will get a photo booth for the party. At first, I wasn't considering photo booth for our souvenirs because I find them expensive. But, as I was browsing online I came across PartyPipol's website and found out that they are on a promo until June 30th. Packages are at a discounted price of Php 6,000 for 3 hours unlimited service (while others are priced between Php 9,000 - 14,000).

Rate: Php 6,000 (3 Hours Unlimited)

9.) Tarpaulin and Banner: c/o Ninong Felix
Layout: c/o Hubby

10.) Invites/Balloons/Candles: DIY


That's all for now.


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