"Fancy" lunch for Middle Schoolers

[Mkaz]

What about something like this?

Appetizer (just throwing a few out there):

potato skins, fried mushrooms, fried zucchini sticks

Next would be a salad

Entree:

Grilled chicken or chicken divan
Asparagus w/ white sauce
mashed potatoes with gravy or baked potato
dinner rolls

Dessert:

chocolate mousse (very easy to make)
Oreo cookie cake
cheesecake

 

[Cindy B]

Potato skins are a huge hit for middle schoolers. My kids (both middle schoolers) LOVE them.

Nachos/quesadillas is another good option.

I wouldn't really go super gourmet.

I know many kids -at least in our district- that would love sushi.

 

[LisaR]

I personally think presentation is more important. My daughter and her friends have been to this "fancy" French restaurant in town a few times. They end up getting "normal" food (burgers, pasta, salads) instead of the French cuisine but the way the food looks and the service they receive is what they love.

The waiters put their napkins on their laps and refill their glass everytime they take a drink. They call the kids "sir" and ma'am." The food is arranged beautifully to look more like a piece of art. They love the service they receive and while the food is good, they just think they are "all that" when they eat at this place.

 

[HamTown]

What about a fondue for either the appetizer or the dessert. They are easy to transport in a crock pot. The presentation may not be "fancy" but it's fun and something most kids don't get all the time.

Although the chocolate mousse does sound really good.

 

[JodyLynC]

Here's another vote for Chicken Parmesan. My girls also love Krab Alfredo. (Krab, meaning the fake stuff)

Garlic Cheese, Garden Salad, Fruit Salad or Bruschetta for Appetizers.

Cheesecake or Trifle (made with vanilla pudding, pound cake, and Cool Whip) for dessert.

 

[Disney Ron]

I think the potato skin and homemade chicken cutlets either with brown gravy or parmesan are a hit with kids. I know my family loves homemade twice baked potatoes too. They consider them special occassion food.

Happy planning!
Mrs. Disney Ron

 

[englishteacha]

Chicken parmesan!

Great fundraiser idea!