Suitable places to celebrate a Baptism & Birthday...

[stressed out]

Hi all

I need some help. My son's baptism is coming up at the beginning of December and i've decided that due to the date and my budget i am doing a joint Baptism and Birthday celebration as his birthday is a few days before..

Only thing is that i can't find anywhere suitable that can do a little party for 5 kids and have a section/ caters for the adults as otherwise they'll be hanging around all day without having anything to eat or drink?

Somwhere in the Essex area, more near Chigwell side than Chelmsford please. I know there are lots of places there but they're too far.

Thanks

[sophieb]

Do you have a family pub near you(eg Witherspoons) or a hotel which has a function room? You could ask if they would set aside a 'birthday area' for the kids to eat and play and the grown ups could have the bar/buffet type thing in the same room but away a wee bit from the kids. Put up balloons and birthday banners in the birthday area and christening ones in the rest of the room! Hope you have a good day!

[stressed out]

Sounds like a good idea but i can't afford more than �100 for the day.
I rung Old Orleans and their trying to xort out a corner for the kids but there's no type of buffet available. I think the best they can do is go to the bar fro something to eat or drink.

x

[oldwoman]

I suppose its a daft idea but whats wrong with having it at home. We never had venues to go to.Weddings,christenings,funerals,birthdays were always held at home. A lot cheaper as well.

[stressed out]

Can't do at home as i have a TINY house and front room and i'm 7 months pregnant.

Otherwise i would have done it that way and not posted a question here.. Perhaps i should have been more specific in my question.