Party Food
Here are some of our suggestions for kid's party food. In most cases, it's best to keep it simple by serving finger food so that children can help themselves. Don't go too overboard with the amount of food as excited children will spend most of their time playing. Try to avoid serving too much fried food, crisps and the usual processed packet food, by including a good balance of healthy items. Decide whether you will include extra food for parents who will stay during the party. See our list of suggested party foods below and also check out our kid's party recipe sheets which we'll be extending as we invent and test our own kids party food ideas.
*Always avoid food containing nuts*
Here are some suggestions to choose from:
Cold Food
- Carrots sticks
- Cucumber sticks
- Bread sticks
- Hummus
- Arabic Bread (cut into small triangles)
- Cheese cubes/sticks (also cheese & pineapple or cheese & baby tomatoes)
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Finger or mini triangle sandwiches (fillings could include tuna & mayo, chicken & mayo, grated cheese or cheese spread, marmite, jam, ham, cucumber). Trim crusts and cut into 4 squares or triangles or use shaped cookie or play dough cutters for fun shapes.
- Raisins
- Nachos
- Olives
- Mini Pancakes
- Popcorn
- Seedless Grapes
- Strawberries
- Melon triangles or balls
- Fruit Kebabs (Strawberries, grapes, pineapple chunks on a stick, not suitable for young children)
- Small individual tubs of ice cream
- Jelly in a cup
- Mini Trifle in a cup
- Cup Cakes
- Cocktail Sausages
Hot Food
- Hotdog in a bun
- Mini Hamburgers
- Mini Cocktail Pizzas or Slices (also good cold)
- Chicken Nuggets (can also be served cold)
- Pasta & Tomato Sauce
Drinks
- Plenty of water
- Fruit juices
- Squash
- Mocktails
- Smoothies
Partykins Recipes
Also see...
Planning the Perfect Party
Party Checklist
Party Games
First Birthday Tips
Party Etiquette
The Party Bag
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