Running out of themes and gimmicks for your fiestas with friends? Worry not! Throw a quirky and colorful street food soiree, and catch some native essence. With all the absolutely authentic and sinfully delicious street grubs on offer, may you enjoy the chow down!

What's Paris without its melt-in-the-mouth crepes and, of course, haute couture? Mumbai without the grubby vada pav, tacos in Mexico or Jamaica without the juicy jerk chicken? Food defines nations. Flavors build bonds. And, no matter which corner of the globe you are trotting, you will not feel as part or fall for the place unless you taste the local delicacy, the way it should be! Right of that dingy kiosk, food truck or makeshift pop-up restaurant. While fine-dining has its own perks and extravagant experiences, that is something so rustic, grounded and flavorful about street food that immediately make you feel invited.

The next time you go backpacking, make note to mandatorily try street food and indigenous delicacies everywhere you go. But, for those who can't picture a holiday in the near future, bring the street food to your doorstep. Do a little bit of shopping, research a little, or simply hire a street food catering services and throw yourself a good ol' street food party.

Food isn't the only thing about the street food concept that is enticing, it is the whole experience that counts. There are numerous positives to street food, especially when you are making it at home. For starters, you'll manage to banish the one skepticism about street food that worries everyone, that is, unhygienic food. So, so crazy, indulge in your food fantasies of gorging on those sinfully greasy fish and chips or falafel dipping in generous amount of hummus or hot dogs with oozing mustard! Tempted much? Read on for more reasons:

Easy to pick

One of the most convenient parts about deciding is street food menu is that you have defined dishes. You can go berserk by setting up stations of different kinds of street food for variety. Or you can simply stick to one nationality and just do street food that country. The deal is, there is no low or high limit of how many dishes would the right, when it comes to street food. This will save you the trouble of going through the whole array of course and decided what to serve per course and the many options within each.

Easy to serve

No more palpitations on seeing someone sloppily handling your shiny silverware, pristine porcelain crockery or your oh-so favorite china. For once, you can chill at a party, knowing that your kitchen cabinets locked up, nice and good. For your street party, all you need is to do is buy some disposable plates, napkins, party cutleries and you are good to go. It not only saves your precious crockeries, but also makes it easy to serve and even easier to clean later on.

Easy to eat

Most of the street food, barring a few are extremely easy to eat. These greasy finger foods of sorts, makes the whole eating experience fun and entertaining. Without the trouble of cutting through your meat with cutleries and dinner table courtesies, you can truly concentrate just on relishing the grub in your hand. The plausibility of eating on the go, makes it easier to move around during the party and socialize. Making it easy to build a momentum and mingle.

Easy on the pocket

It is not just while you eat the originals from the original street vendors, street food in every form is cheaper than its counterparts. Also, being a local delicacy it is easy to find an expert street food catering service who will cook up some authentic dishes for and your guest. But, if you plan to do it on your own, you'll be able to buy all the required ingredients, supplies and groceries from the local market for competitive prices. Paper plates and such substitutes are also extremely easy to find.

Easy to plan

Street food, parties are easier to plan, throw and execute. The options are many. You can either host a street food house party and go the whole yard by calling in for the food truck to the station at a large open space and make a carnival out of it. Also, it such parties are all-exclusive. You can set up savories, desserts, main course stalls, all street food style. And it would appeal to folks of all ages, size and type.

So, get ready for some uber authentic gastronomic experience and let you fun and fabulous fiesta into to a satisfied siesta!

Author's Bio: 

Ghaf Kitchen is a one-of-its-kind boutique catering service in Dubai . Their expertise spans over street food catering, bespoke gourmet services and event catering. When in UAE, you can also hire their Citroen Vintage food truck to give your street food party that much-needed authentic spin..