Simon's 43rd Hawaiian Birthday Party at The Coach & Horses Hotel, Randwick (4 Jan 2014)

147 Avoca Street, Randwick NSW 2031

http://www.coachandhorseshotel.com.au

Happy Birthday to being 43

As per my self-imposed tradition I celebrated my 43rd birthday in Hawaiian style since it's the best party theme in my eyes. So easy to dress up and makes for really colourful photos too. I chose The Coach and Horses Hotel again which has a nice private area with easy access to a bar for friends to buy their drinks. 38 adults and 9 kids came along to help celebrate my special day. I ordered platters of Vietnamese vegetable rice paper rolls, Vegetable spring rolls, Vegetarian Arancini, Moroccan lamb skewers and Tempura prawns plus bowls of hot chips. Vietnamese rice paper rolls always make for a good starter. I love my deep fried spring rolls so had to order these like last time. Vegetarian Arancini were tasty with with thin crispy shell so I'd probably order these again. The Moroccan lamb skewers were pretty tasty and the Tempura prawns were probably my favourites again and also popular with the guests. 

First drink of the day was a Pimms and Lemonade followed by some Gin & Tonics courtesy of my generous friends. $592.10 was spent by guests at the bar and my birthday cake was created from 72 Lamington Fingers with 6 punnets of Fresh Strawberries arranged in the number 43 all bought from Coles. No need for cutting, cutlery or plates to eat it which is always my preference for simplicity. I received lots of yummy gifts which I'm looking forward to eating including Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning which apparently goes with everything and washing it all down with some fine wines and the bottle of Taittinger. The David Jones gift voucher will come in very handy at the food hall too.

Other birthdays for Simon:
• 4 Jan 2014 - Simon's 43rd Birthday - Coach and Horses Hotel
• 12 Jan 2013 - Simon's 42nd Birthday - Coach and Horses Hotel
• 15 Jan 2012 - Simon's 41st Birthday - Coach and Horses Hotel
• 8 Jan 2011 - Simon's 40th Birthday - Centennial Hotel
• 10 Jan 2010 - Simon's 39th Birthday BBQ
• 4 Jan 2009 - Simon's 38th Birthday BBQ

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Nice private space for a party with access to bar service, Nice platters of food, Helpful and friendly staff, Fun times with friends

CONS: Trying to think of something new for my next birthday cake

MUST TRY: Planning to have my 50th birthday in Hawaii

VERDICT: Great private area for a party

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Airing out my trusty Hawaiian shirt and lei

Lamington Fingers ($3.40 each approx) and Strawberries ($2 per punnet)

Making my birthday cake to spell '43'

Simon's '43' Birthday Cake

Wrapped and ready for transport to the pub

Comfortable seating

A bit of Hawaiian decor to set the mood

Friendly service serving up Vegetable Cocktail Spring Rolls ($60 per 50 pieces platter, 2 ordered)
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Hot chips ($6, 5 ordered)

Vietnamese Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls ($60 per 25 pieces platter, 3 ordered)
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Vegetarian Arancini ($60 per 30 pieces platter, 3 ordered)
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Tempura Prawns with Wasabi & Soya Sauce ($60 per 25 pieces platter, 3 ordered)
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Moroccan Lamb Skewers with Yoghurt & Mint Sauce ($60 per 30 pieces platter, 3 ordered)

Pimms and Lemonade makes for a great first drink
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Love my gin and tonic

Kids corner

Happy Birthday Cake

Aloha!

Friendly and helpful bar service

Barbie had a good time too

Thank you for all the wonderful and generous gifts

Nice hand writing — I should make a T-shirt out of this

Very cool book 'The Kinfolk Table', thanks Jugernauts

Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning 'Great on Everything'

Taittinger will be very nice for a special occasion, thanks Sip Your Style

Looking forward to learning how to make fresh pasta at Salt Meats Cheese

David Jones Food Hall here I come

Movie gift cards are totally awesome!

I'm liking these tasty VIP Nuts

So many delicious recipes to try out

I love my practical gifts from the parents including 10 bus tickets

Fun birthday cards

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