Throw A Crepe Party For An Unforgettable Event
                     Throw A Crepe Party For An Unforgettable Event
Bring up the idea of a crepe party and people are instantly transported back to the seventies when these
gatherings were all the rage in the United States. In France, however, crepe parties continue being 
popular events. It is a long-held tradition that if you eat crepes you will have a year of happiness. But the
French do not wait for a national holiday to celebrate crepes. Such parties are regular events particularly
for students, for whom crepes are especially revered for their economy, versatility and ease of 
preparation.
In the U.S, such parties are rarer but given this same factors-not to mention the instant gratification 
offered by filling your own crepe, it's no surprise that crepe parties are making a well-deserved 
comeback. The key to a successful crepe party is planning and preparation. Some cooks advocate 
making crepes ahead of time and reheating but crepes cook so quickly, there is really no need. After all, 
nothing beats handing a guest a fresh, hot crepe to fill with their choice of delicious ingredients!
In planning your party, keep your guest list fairly small, 10-12 at the most. A typical basic crepe batter 
makes 10-12 8-inch crepes. You should allow at least 2-3 crepes per person. And because there could be 
spillage or requests for thirds and fourths, it's important to have extra batter on hand. What's promising 
is that you possibly can make the batter ahead of time or even the night before.
Preparation where you can also save time is by making your fillings in advance. These can be easily 
assembled and warmed through assistance from chafing dishes. Savory or sweet? Why not both? For 
your main course, you will want to offer 2-3 choices of fillings, one or more if for vegetarian. Suggestions
include steak or chicken recipes. For your vegetarians, offer an asparagus and mushroom filling, with 
cheese sauce on the side.
 As your guests arrive, move your fillings to the chafing dishes and bring them to temperature. Offer 
your guests a drink and a simple menu to pass the time. When the fillings are warmed through and your 
guests are ready to eat, heat up your crepe pan. This doubles the quantity and allows people to move 
through the line quickly. After your guests fill their crepes, place a big bowl of salad on each table and 
ask everyone to help themselves to a salad and dressing.
Let your spouse or partner clear the table and then the fun begins again. For dessert, keep it simple. 
With such hearty dinner crepe fillings, you owe it to yourself and your guests to keep the dessert crepes 
as uncomplicated as possible. And here no recipe is necessary. Simply offer your guests a bowl of 
whipped cream cheese, vanilla custard or chocolate hazelnut spread. Offer freshly sliced strawberries, 
raspberries or bananas as an accompaniment. This time, offer guests a smaller crepe (6-inch) and let 
them work their way through the line, finishing each crepe with a dollop of whipped cream.