Over the last 16 years I have attended several Mystery Dinners and my troops have hosted three. There are many ways to do a Mystery Meals, so try not to get "stuck" on only one way. Just gather ideas and re-create your own method with your girls.
Starting with a "theme" makes the planning fun.
One year we did a "Beach Boys" theme. Our main course was hot dogs and hamburgers. We coded the hot dog as a "surfer" and the bun as a "surf board" "sunscreen" was the condiments, "beach towel" was a napkin etc.
One year we did a "60's" theme. Our main course was taco salad and we coded it as "Woodstock", "flower power" was dessert - ice cream topped with crushed Oreo cookies and a plastic flower on top. Many of the food items and utensils were singing groups of that time.
One year we did a "Crazy Cartoon Dinner" theme. Our main course was pizza and we coded it as "Speedy Gozalas." "Sylvester" was the napkin because he spits when he talks.
Our girls had a great time planning the theme, planning the menus, making decorations, and serving the meals.
Our Troops usually did this event for 6th graders bridging to Cadettes, at the Service Unit or Association Level.
If anyone needs more details on what we coded, what, e-mail me.
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