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Anonymous asked in Food & DrinkEntertaining · 1 month ago

Food/gift ideas for a retirement party?

I was invited to a retirement party for a co-worker this coming weekend. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share. 

What would be some good, not overly difficult options that would likely be a hit? I don't want anything too terribly time consuming. I do have other plans that day, so I want to do something good, but relatively easy. 

Also, what are some good gift ideas for the one retiring? I already have a basic idea (flowers, as the one retiring is a female), but I'd like to add something else too. 

Final question - how long is good enough to stay? It starts at 4 and ends whenever. I don't want to stay all night of course, but I also don't want to rush out after 10 minutes or otherwise be considered rude.

Any thoughts/suggestions will be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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  • 1 month ago
    Favorite Answer

    In my neck of the woods, retirement parties are not gift-giving affairs. Pick out a nice card and call it done.

    What to take is not a big deal. When in your circumstance, I used to take a plate of broccoli florets, some bites of cauliflower and a dip, usually curried mayo (mayo with curry powder, enough to make it sing). It provides a nosh for the interlude between arrival and dinner, and is usually gone by the time you want to leave. Blanching the veggies is optional.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    dont forget some alcoholic beverages.

  • 2 weeks ago

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    when i go to invited events 3 hours is my limit...2 if they have act together

    id get some seed package gloves towel and wrap up..

    id make an easy salad...shredded carrot and raisins or 3 bean

  • denise
    Lv 7
    4 weeks ago

    Mini Scones [savoury or sweet], paired with a little pot of cream & jam or some cream cheese & chopped chives.

    Gifts ;- maybe a nice cup / mug & coaster set.

    A small scrap book / memory book [it could be signed with colleagues small memories / stories]?.   

  • Anton
    Lv 6
    1 month ago

    Gazpacho, a wonderful cold soup full of fresh vegetables, quick and easy.

    You can get your pot the next day.

    What I want, but am too cheap to buy, is a WEEK CLOCK.

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  • Anonymous
    1 month ago

    A covered dish is just another way of saying it's a pot-luck.   You can take whatever you want even if it's just a bowl of guacamole.   If you don't want to stay horribly long, take your dish in a disposable container you can leave there.   It's less conspicuous than taking your dish off the table early.

    Usually there will be food, short ceremony with some speeches/toasts and then cake/dessert.   Just like with a wedding reception, you can leave after the toasts/cake.

    As far as gift goes, often there is a whip 'round at work.   Meaning someone collects a few bucks from anyone who wants to pitch in and then money is pooled and one gift purchased.    If that's not the case, a nice card with the flowers you mention is sufficient.   IMO by the time someone gets to retirement age they probably don't want/need more stuff. 

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 month ago

    Make a cold tortellini salad, boil the pasta, put in foil pan, mix in a can of chopped up black olives (and you could add chopped red roasted peppers), olive oil, parmesan cheese, a little oregano, and you are done.

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