Hosting a World Series party

[shopaholic]

We are thinking of having a small World Series party this Saturday. Since this is very last minute I am wondering what type of snacks we can have, aside from the usual chips & dip.

Has anyone had a baseball party and what did you serve...if anything unique?

I am sure we will have chips, salsa, dip, beer, soda, etc.

TIA~

[lawyergirl25]

Come on, now, peanuts, hot dogs, and ice cream of course!

[shopaholic]

duh, I didn't think of hotdogs..


crackjack too!!

I feel stoopid :)

[lawyergirl25]

Don't feel stupid! It would be a crime not to have Chicago style dogs, though. :)

[sublime311]

How fun! I found these suggestions here. (http://entertaining.about.com/cs/holidays/a/worldseries.htm)

Food and Drink:

Peanuts, Popcorn, Cracker Jack
Hot Dogs, Mustard, Ketchup, Relish
Hot Soft Pretzels
Hamburgers, Ketchup, Pickles, Onions, Tomatoes, Lettuce
French Fries
Nachos
Beer, Soft Drinks, Lemonade

[villanelle75]

For sportign events, I like to make my favorite beer dip. It's basically beer, grated cheddar chees, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Serve it with pretzels as the dippers.

[Chimichanga]

DH and I held a sports themed shower last year - more around the baseball persuasion. :)

We had:
Nachos
Hot Dogs
Cracker Jacks
Soft pretzels and cheese
Loaded french fries
Cotton candy

DH wanted to charge $6 for a beer as a joke. We didn't, but we did make sure to buy the plastic beer bottles. You're going to have the game going, but I'd say try to do little bets on the side. Maybe 50 cents on how many pitches the pitcher will throw in that half inning.

We had some Harry Carey going on the stereo (the groom is a Cubs fan) but you could do impersonations of the announcers or something too.

[shopaholic]

well, we had our little get-together this weekend and really didn't go over the top. We just had the usual chips/pretzels/dip and ordered a pizza, lol. No imagination used there :)

[msnicolea]

For some other ideas, here is what they serve at Minutemaid Park, home of the Astros:

* ALL ABOARD FOR . . . (Section 109): Features the signature food favorite of the visiting team city as well as Specialty Hot Dogs, Fresh Cut French Fries, and Chicken Tenders
* CHEW CHEW EXPRESS (Sections 133 & 416): Providing smaller meals for our younger fans
* SAM'S BISTRO (Section 224): Bistro-style sandwiches and gourmet salads
* UNION STATION FAVORITES (Sections 112, 125, 129, 209, 409, 416, 420, 431): Traditional ballpark fare consisting of foot-long hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and peanuts
* CONDUCTORS HALL (section 125): A food court featuring a variety of items such as: DiGiorno Pizza, Fajita Wraps, Specialty Hot Dogs, Chopped BBQ Potatoes and BBQ platters
* DINING CAR GRILL (sections, 134, 418, 433, 232): A Flavorful Grill offering Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Bratwurst and Chili/Cheese Fries
* ROUND HOUSE PIZZA AND CREAMERY (sections, 116, 153, 227, 411, 429): Hot and cold delights ranging Fresh DiGiorno Pizza to Hand Dipped Ice Cream and Soft Serve Ice Cream
NEW ITEMS FOR 2002:
* BUILD YOUR OWN BURRITO (section 119): A Houston favorite. Add what you want to a beef and/or chicken Burrito
* UNION STATION DELI (section 106): For a healthy option try a fresh made deli sandwich with Kettle Chips. Also providing premium Mondavi wine by the glass, Fresh Squeezed Juices and Premium blended flavored coffees.