Communion and Confirmation are lovely celebration days for your child and a great excuse to get the whole family together for a party. If you have decided to celebrate at home, we have teamed up with M&S Ireland to bring you some easy party food ideas for Communion and Confirmation celebrations at home to ensure you are not stressed out and have time to enjoy this special day with your family.

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The morning of your child’s communion or confirmation is not the time to be trying to cook and bake! I am a big fan of preparing in advance.

From nibbles to desserts there are many items that can be prepared in the weeks leading up the to party and frozen to be thawed out the day before or just baked straight from the freezer and most main courses can be made the day before and reheated on the day.

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Easy Party Food to Prepare and Freeze in Advance

You could lay out a buffet for when guests arrive and hold off serving up main courses to give you time to meet and mingle with friends and family.

There are a large variety of easy party foods that can be made and frozen in the weeks leading up to big day, perfect for a buffet on the day. Sausage rolls, homemade chicken goujons and mini quiches will go down a treat with younger guests and adults alike and are great to have ready for kids when you get home.

For a healthy option, how about serving up crudités & breads sticks with shop bought or freshly prepared dips, giving you time to get on with the main course?

Creating a vibrant broad bean hummus or smoked fish dip couldn’t be easier. And for a more traditional dip, check out our favourite hummus and guacamole recipes. And remember, you can buy freshly prepared veggies at your local M&S, perfect to serve with your dips.

Main courses can also be prepared and frozen in advance. My favourite make-ahead dish is homemade lasagne, and for those wishing to serve up other options we have freezer friendly mains, with everything from chicken cacciatore to pulled pork.

We haven’t forgotten about dessert and these ice cream cakes are sure to be a hit!

Food to Order In

For those who may not be as confident in the kitchen or who want wow guests with delicious treats, check out the full range in your local M&S.

You will find everything for your celebration, from canapés to mains and desserts to drinks and nibbles. Best of all most can be bought in advance and frozen. Do look out for special offers in the months leading up to your celebration and you may even bag a bargain!

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Make-Ahead Party Food Ideas

Some foods improve when they are left overnight. From tasty beef stroganoff to hot and spicy lamb curry and vegetarian dishes to cater for all tastes.

Or you could try one of our one pot meals, cutting down on the washing up and perfect for self service.

Easy Party Foods to Prepare on the Day

Sandwiches and salads are usually better prepared on the day. We have some inspirational salad ideas for kids and adults to enjoy and easy salad dressings too. I would recommend buying ready washed salad leaves and prepared salad vegetables to cut down on prep on the day.

Easy Communion and Confirmation Cakes

Every good party needs a cake and communions are no different. If you want to try your hand at making your own cake, we have some easy to follow communion cake ideas as well as several Confirmation cake ideas to amaze and delight your child and their guests.

For those who wish to buy a cake, check out the stunning range on offer in your local M&S store.

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Communion Party Planning

As with any party, planning is key. There are a few extra details that you may need to consider when your party celebration is for Communion or Confirmation:

• Don’t invite guests to arrive too early. You will need to leave time after the ceremony for photos and for your child to spend some time with their friends.
• Ask for help. That could be getting a neighbour or relative to come to your home while you are at the ceremony to get food in the oven or set up on tables. Or asking family or friends to bring along a dessert or salad.
• Hire glasses, crockery and cutlery from a local supplier rather than purchasing new. Good quality disposable plates, cutlery and glasses are great for children and will cut down on washing up!
• Decide in advance whether you are going to serve alcohol. It is a celebration for your child, so your guests will understand if you decide not to serve any.

You’ll find more tips and ideas here for how to throw a stress-free Communion or Confirmation party at home because, above all, you need to enjoy the day too. It only happens once and it is a special day, not only for your child, but for you as a parent. Delegate and ask for help so you can enjoy the celebrations too.

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Have you any easy party food ideas that you love? Leave a comment below and let us know – we’d love to hear from you!