Tips for a successful Big Eat

  • Invite as many people as possible. The bigger your party, the more money you’ll raise.
  • Why not treat your guests to party bags
  • Ask family or friends to be waiting staff for the evening and ask your guests to tip them to increase your fundraising total.
  • Plan and prepare the theme and menu in advance to ensure you can relax and have fun with your guests! 
  • Why not make your evening about more than just the food and organise a raffle or auction? Ask your guests to bring clothes, books and other items of value or even offer their services in return for a donation! Please note: a raffle can be run without a license if it is part of a charity event, for example, The Big Eat. The maximum that can be spent on prizes is £20 (excluding donated prizes) and no cash prizes may be given. Tickets must be sold on the day of the event and not beforehand.
  • Offer your guests a food tasting quiz, charge a £1 entry and you could even provide a prize for the winning diner. 
  • How about providing games as part of your Big Eat. You could host a murder mystery evening or just play some simple party games!