Best (grown-up) birthday party menu

We don’t care how old you are, we think a birthday party should include colourful streamers, the prettiest cake and a gaggle of your best friends. A birthday must be celebrated! And while reservations at the hottest restaurant in town are lovely, a homemade birthday party with dancing and champagne can’t be beat. And with that in mind, we created the perfect birthday party menu that is a cinch to pull together and requires little prep, so you'll be able to join in on the party and whip up behind-the-scenes culinary magic.

Appetizer

Gorgonzola-walnut toasts

Set out a plate of crunchy crostini with the cocktails to whet your guest's appetite.

Cocktail

Gastown swizzle cocktail

Refreshing and bittersweet with a hint of lime, this cocktail will tease guest's palates while dinner is cooking.

Side dishes

Lemony rapini

This flavourful side is an easy make-ahead option, simply toss it in a pan to sauté when your main dish is ready.

Chunky sweet potato fries with herbed yogurt dip

Seasoned and roasted, these are guilt-free birthday fries - be sure to make extras!

Main

Butterflied chili-lime chicken with roasted garlic

Roasted until crispy and golden, this chili-lime chicken has lots of flavour and is quick and easy to prepare. Be sure to pick up two birds.

Dessert

Cherry-vanilla cake

This lovely cherry-vanilla treat will pleasantly surprise party-goers; three layers, a strikingly pink marzipan icing, and some birthday sparklers will cap off your special dinner.