I personally invited the whole family of all DD1's friends so siblings and both parents were welcome. But we had the party from 10 - 12pm so i did morning tea food so it wasn't too stressful really. Some healthy chicken rolls, sandwiches, dips & veggies, cupcakes, jelly & birthday cake. Water for the kids, tea & coffee for the adults.

Other 4 yr old parties we've been to this year mainly just the invited child has gone so one of us has taken her and the other stayed at home with the other siblings. We've been guided by the invitation.

Space wise, we hired the local church hall at the end of the street - amazingly cheap and they also let us play with their bouncy castle and the church playgroup toys!