Ideas

If you’re looking for inspiration for a similar style community event or getting an early start for this years Big Lunch, which falls on the same weekend as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 3rd June 2012, then we’ve got loads of ideas, from delicious party food recipes to games that all ages can enjoy.

Make your own, grow your own, have fun, try stuff out and get involved. It can be a great way to get to know your neighbours during your Big Lunch.

1. Games

   

   We’ve got ideas for table games, team games, and building dens and water courses.

   Read the rules

2. Food

   

   Delicious recipe ideas for salads, hot dishes, dips, desserts and drinks.

   Start cooking

3. Music

   

   Get your neighbours tapping their toes, even dancing, with these ideas.

   Make music

4. Decoration

   

   Ideas to decorate your Lunch venue, including bunting and vegetable carvings.

   Make your own

5. Art

   

   Fun creative projects to get you in the party mood in the lead up to the Big Lunch.

   Get inspiration

6. Grow your own

   

   Find out how and when to grow vegetables to eat at your Big Lunch.
   

   Get green fingers

7. Charity fundraising

   

   Why not use your Big Lunch as a fundraising event for a local charity?

   Help charities

8. Schools

   

   Resources for schoolteachers, youth groups and leaders to help them get everyone excited about the Big Lunch.

   Get kids involved