How to have a UK house party
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If you want to have a UK themed house party see below for our guide.
Invitations
The Union Jack flag and/or crowns on your invitations will be a great way to give a british feel to your invitations.
Drinks
If it is primarily a non alcoholic party you probably want to have teas.
For preparing for parties with alcohol, bottle stores have an England section. This will have relevant food and wine.
You would want some non alcoholic options even if there's alcohol at the party.
Food
Sausage rolls and cookies are great party food for a UK themed party. Small butter cookies could be a great choice.
They can be served on a three tier plate. You could buy both from local shops.
For dessert you can serve trifle. This delight typically has three layers: fresh fruit, sponge cake and pudding.
Decorations
You would probably want many Union Jack flags around. Keep calm posters might be good too.
Other items that may give a British feel are royal soldiers, Big Ben, double decker buses and red phone boohs.
Music
Some classic British bands are The Beatles, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones. Elton John is also a popular English artist.
Four older pop acts are Take That, Adam Rickitt, McFly, One Direction and Robbie Williams.
Some fairly modern acts include Lilly Allen, Eli Goulding and Adele.
Noise
The UK is more restrictive on noise from 11PM to 7AM so be mindful of this. Renting a party house could be a worthwhile if you believe that your party will disturb your neighbours too much.
Activities
You can do British themed trivia for an activity.
A photo booth might be fun. You could have a life size cut out of the Queen and Kate Middleton. You could also take photos in front of a giant British flag.
Best time to have a party
You can have parties on Queen's Birthday weekend, Halloween or near Christmas.
Other themes
Other themes relating to the UK are: Dowton Abbey, Jane Austin, Royals, Mad Hatter's Tea party, Peter Rabbit, and football. You can also have parties based around British celebrities and TV shows.
Downton Abbey
This theme would be perfect if you can make your house look like an elegant mannor. Serve cocktails and sherry before the meal. You might want to include a wine pairing with every course.
Jane Austin
This party is great for a bridal shower.
You can have it in a beautiful garden. Alternatively you can make one of your rooms look like a Victorian tearoom.
Smoked salmon, mini quiches and scones will be popular.
Fun activities for the attendees could be Jane Austin themed trivia and/or card games.
Royals
Get out the good cups and serve crown shaped treats.
Mad Hatter's Tea Pary
Serve cocktails in a teapot. Tell everyone to wear a fun hat.
Peter Rabbit
This is suitable for a child's birthday party. You might also consider this as an Easter party.
Have fake rabbit ears for attendees to wear.
Send the bunnies home with treat filled watering cans and/or picture books.
Pub
Having pub style glasses would be a nice touch. Decorate the party room with sports (cricket or football) memorabilia. Alternatively hang numerous British flags and Keep Calm posters.
Football
You can also have a football themed party. Attendees can wear the jersey of their favourite Premier League team such as Manchester United and Chelsea.
Celebrities
People dress as their favourite British celebrities.
TV shows
Attendees dress as a character from a TV show. The party may be based around a British TV series such as Red Dawrf, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks or Blackadder.
You're not restricted to just one TV show. People can come as their favourite Britcom (British sitcom) character. You could also have a party where people come as soap characters.
Thanks for reading
Have a great British themed house party.