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Party Food Ideas

Selection of party food ideas that the kids will love. Some special recipes for the adults too. All easy to make, delicious to eat and lots of fun.

If you are planning a party then you need to think about the food. Let’s face it, a party isn’t a party without food! Use these party food ideas to create

Whilst these are not ALL kids party food ideas, the majority of the recipes are. You will however also find recipes for some simple meals (that the kids will love), fingers foods for after school snacking and lets not forget the festive food!

Another thing to remember is that if you see the recipe here then you can guarantee it is easy!

These are NO FUSS, quick and easy party food recipes that every busy mom can make.

Homemade Birthday Cakes

If the party is for a birthday, then you will need a birthday cake. A great way to keep the party budget on track is to create your own birthday cake.

Marshall Paw Patrol Cake
Marshall Paw Patrol Cake
Flamingo Birthday Cake
Flamingo Birthday Cake
Green monster cake
Monster Cake
Monkey birthday cake
Monkey Birthday Cake
Easy Princess Cake
Princess Cake
top-of-the-campfire-cake
Campfire Cake
Easy Kit Kat Cake
Kit Kat Cake
Dinosaur Cakes
Dinosaur Cakes
Peppa Pig Cake
Sprinkles Cake
Malteser Cake
Malteser Cake

Cupcake Recipes

Kids party food is most likely to involve cupcakes. They look awesome on a party table, and can be created to match so many different themes.

Even a non baker can achieve some pretty fancy looking party cupcakes!

Stand of fire cupcakes
Fire Cupcakes
Stand of spiderman cupcakes
Spiderman Cupcakes
Tropical leaf cupcakes
Tropical Leaf Cupcakes
Paw Patrol Cupcakes
Paw Patrol Cupcakes
Chocolate and vanilla rockstar cupcakes
Rockstar Cupcakes
Close up of stand of monster cupcakes
Monster Cupcakes
stand of chocolate and vanilla rainbow cupcakes
Rainbow Cupcakes
Beach Themed Cupcakes
Collage Peppa Pig Cupcakes In A Jar
Peppa Pig Cupcakes

Related:

  • Banana’s in Pyjamas Cupcakes In A Jar

Easy Cookie Recipes

Cookies are another favorite of mine when it comes to preparing party food.

Kids love tucking into cookies and I love how you can decorate them according to a party theme.

Plate of Eiffel tower cookies
Eiffel Tower Cookies
Plate of flame cookies
Flame Cookies
how to make easy spiderman cookies
Spiderman Cookies
Plate of tropical flower cookies
Tropical Flower Cookies
Sprinkles on the star cookies
Star Cookies
Chocolate chip monster cookies
Monster Cookies
Trolls party pretzel flowers
Pretzel Flowers
Plate of Princess Wands
Fairy Wands
Fruit Oat Cookies
Fruit Oat Cookies
Delicious chocolate cookie bars recipe
Chocolate Cookie Bars
Cookies n Cream Rocky Road
how to make easy oyster cookies
Oyster Cookies
Delicious Anzac biscuit recipe
Anzac Biscuit Recipe
Easy flapjack recipe
Flapjack Recipe
Chocolate cookie recipe
Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Dunking biscuits for tea
Dunking Biscuits For Tea

Marshmallow Pops & Chocolate Popcorn

Looking for some fun party food ideas that are simple and guaranteed to be a hit?

That’s what you will get with marshmallow pops and chocolate popcorn.

Plate of Paw Patrol Marshmallow Pops
Paw Patrol Marshmallow Pops
Microphone marshmallow pops in a stand
Microphone Marshmallow Pops
Bowl of blue cookie monster popcorn
Monster Popcorn
Rock Star Popcorn
Rock Star Popcorn
Monster Marshmallow Pops
Monkey marshmallow head
Monkey Pops
Chunky monkey popcorn
How To Make Chocolate Popcorn
Pink Marshmallow Pops
How To Make Marshmallow Pops

Other Kids Party Food

The following party food ideas are all perfect for the kids and are a little bit different to cakes, cupcakes and cookies.

Easy fairy bread
Fairy Bread
Fairy Bread
Fairy Bread Ideas
Easy Banana Puffs Recipe
Banana Puffs Recipe
Finger Food Recipes
Dessert Party Food Ideas For kids
Dessert Party Food
Delicious Cheese Straws
Cheese Straws
Tiny Teddy Cars
Easy and fun MnM Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
MnM Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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  • Bacon Mini Quiche
  • Copha Free Chocolate Crackles
  • Chocolate Crackles

Cake Recipes

These cakes would be perfect to serve at an afternoon tea party, otherwise simply to enjoy on the weekend or with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee!

Delicious Banana Bread Recipe
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Banana Bread Recipes
Banana Bread Recipes
Amazing Fruit Loaf Recipe
Fruit Loaf Recipe
The Best Rock Cakes Recipe
Traditional Rock Cakes Recipe
1 minute chocolate cake
Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe
Brownie Recipes
10 Brownie Recipes
Rhubarb Strawberry Cake
Rhubarb Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Easy healthy banana cake recipe
Healthy Banana Cake Recipe

Muffin Recipes

Easy Date Muffins
Date Muffins
Healthy chocolate muffins
Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Delicious Easy Muffin Recipes
Easy Muffin Recipes
Blueberry Banana Mini Muffins
Blueberry Banana Mini Muffins
Delicious healthy sweet muffins
Healthy Sweet Muffins
Banana Muffin Recipe
Banana Muffin Recipe
Easy sweetcorn muffins recipe for kids
Sweetcorn Muffins

Desserts And Sweet Treat Recipes

Depending on the type of party you are holding, some of these recipes would be perfect to serve.

Most of these recipes are catered more to the adult taste buds than kids.

No Bake Cherry Ripe Tim Tam Cheesecake
No Bake Cherry Ripe Cheesecake
Raspberry Ice Cream Stack
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Cheesecake-Snickers-Truffle-Recipe
Cheesecake Snickers Truffle
Blackberry Danish Pastry Recipe
Blackberry Cheesecake Danish
Triple Choc Ice Cream Cake
Cookies n Cream Ice Cream Cake
Hearty Apple Crumble
Apple Crumble
How to make chocolate coconut balls
Healthy Chocolate Coconut Balls
chocolate fudge recipe
Healthy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Banana’s are a super food and great for eating as a healthy dessert. Jazz them up a bit, and fry them with a touch of honey and cinnamon. They are a delicious treat that you can eat as a guilt free dessert. It’s an easy recipe and they can be whipped up in minutes!
Fried Bananas Recipe
Peppermint Slice
White Chocolate Peppermint Slice

Related:

  • White Chocolate Fruit Rocky Road

Savory Finger Foods

Baked Zucchini Chips
Baked Zucchini Chips
5 Awesome Pumpkin Dip Recipes
Pumpkin Dip Recipes
Crackers with Sausage and Onion I Smart Party Planning
Sausage and Onion Cracker Topping
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Bites
Parmesan Zucchini Bites

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  • Healthy Appetizers

Other Easy Recipes

These next recipes are slightly off topic when it comes to party food ideas, but they are some good meals that can be enjoyed together as a family.

You wouldn’t serve them up at a party (except in the case of the pork sliders of course!), but they are easy recipes that are still worth a mention.

Homemade Veggie Pizza Pockets with black beans
Veggie Pizza Pockets
Easy Pork Sliders
Pork Sliders
How to make Garlic Indian Masala Noodles
Masala Garlic Ramen Noodles
10 Easy healthy recipes which are perfect for kick starting your New Year. Delicious yet healthy, they are the perfect meals for your family.
Healthy Recipes
Easy Zucchini Kale Pasta I Smart Party Planning
Zucchini Kale Pasta
Home Made Beef Stew Recipe
Homemade Beef Stew
Easy Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
Loaded sweet potato with spinach, bacon and cheese I Smart Party Planning
Loaded Sweet Potato
This easy tomato soup recipe is made with few ingredients. In less than 30 minutes you can have comforting tomato soup. It's perfect for winter months.
Tomato Soup
Apple feta salad
Apple Fetta Salad
Healthy Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Tomato Salad
8 refreshing Summer Salads
Fruity Summer Salads
Soda Bread Recipe
Delicious Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
Pumpkin Hummus
Planning a picnic can be really easy but also really delicious. The perfect picnic food doesn’t have to entail fancy cooking and can be food that the entire family will enjoy. With picnic salads, snacks and desserts, there is something in this collection for everyone. You can even trick the kids with #16 thinking that they are having a naughty dessert when really it is super healthy!
Picnic Food
Easy breakfast recipes for new years day
Easy Breakfast Recipes

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  • Authentic Aloo Chaat Recipe
  • Khandvi Recipe
  • Methi Gota Corn Fritters
  • Maple Glazed Carrots
  • The Best Quick And Easy Breakfast Ideas
  • How To Make Cucumber Raita

Drinks

Chilld Iced Green Tea
Iced Green Tea
6 Summer Cocktails
Summer Cocktails

Seasonal Party Food Ideas

As well as the huge selection of party food ideas above, there are many many more recipes available that are specific to the holidays.

Simply head to the particular holiday you are celebrating for more fun and easy recipe ideas.

Easy Valentines Desserts
Valentine’s Day
St Patrick's Day Drinks
St Patrick’s Day
Easter treats for kids
Easter
Super fun Halloween chocolate treats
Halloween
Easy Christmas Recipes
Christmas

Baking Ideas

How to create an easy cupcake swirl
How To Pipe A Cupcake Swirl
Baking Tips From Treat Yourself Sweeter
Baking Tips From Treat Yourself Sweeter

Everyone loves food at a party. Use this selection of party food ideas to find something that can be created quickly and easily and will be enjoyed by all in attendance.

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Hi there, I'm Catherine. I'm a wife, mother of two and I love to celebrate life's little moments.

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