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3 Back to School Party Catering Ideas

3 fun back-to-school party catering ideas for a festive send-off from Shirley's Catering: 703-239-0102.

Why, oh why does summer have to go so quickly? Or, are you in the camp that says, “Fall can’t come fast enough!” Either way, the back-to-school season is upon us, so now’s as good a time as any to throw a party—and to eliminate excess stress by having a catered back to school party! Just contact Shirley’s Catering at 703-239-0102 and let’s put a happy spin on this time of year:

1. A Back-to-School Party: For the Kids

It’s a solid bet that kids have mixed feelings about going back to school. Ease them into the idea and provide them a fun send-off into the new year with a catered picnic or backyard party, complete with plenty of finger foods to enjoy. This will take some stress off for you parents with someone else cooking, so you can enjoy those last summer moments with the kiddos and their friends. If it’s the day before school starts, this can be a chance to fill up their lunch boxes with fun, delicious foods that will have them all feeling a little better about the first day of school.

2. A Back-to-School Party: For the Adults

Congrats, Mom and Dad! You made it through another summer. You made some great memories with those sweeties of yours, but dang, it was probably exhausting at the same time. Get together with some of your other parent friends for a celebratory and catered brunch and let someone else worry about the cooking and cleanup for a change!

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3. Catered Back-to-School Parties: For the Teachers!

You know those teachers work hard. Really, really hard. And they love doing it, but you know what? Wouldn’t it be spreading joy and happiness like crazy if you and your PTA friends got together and catered a lunch or after-school dinner for them?

It’s no secret that success in school is a family matter – so fill everyone up with delicious, nutritious foods, but take a load of stress off of the cooking for everyone this back-to-school season -- and get ready for a great year! Contact Shirley’s Catering today at 703-239-0102 and get your back-to-school party on the schedule now!

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