If it's a kid's party, cocktails with friends, or just a casual gathering you’ll need some tasty treats for your party guests. Below is a selection of party food ideas that should work great for all your summer parties.
There are recipes to create the perfect nibbles for a cocktail party, casual and fancy party fare, and even a few homemade goodies that your kids will go wild over. Pick a few or go ahead and make a whole buffet. Either way your party is bound to be a hit.
Food Ideas: Cocktail Party Food
- Caramel Snack Mix
- Roasted Chickpea Snack
- Mini Banana Creme Pies
- Grilled Fruit Skewers
- White Bean Dip with Chives
- Spanakopita Dip
- Caprese Salad Bites
- Hummus with Parsley Oil
- Buffalo "Chicken" Dip
- Creamy Olive & Feta Dip
- Tapenade
- Spiced Rosemary Cocktail Nuts
- Edamame Feta Hummus
Food Ideas: Casual Yet Unique Party Foods
- Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Green Onion, Basil, Thyme, and Feta
- Jalapeno Corn Cakes with Avocado Salsa
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Spanish-Style Deviled Eggs with Tuna (Huevos Rellenos de Atun)
- Joe's Italian Stuffed Japapenos
- Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
- Caprese Sticks
- Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- Cherry Coke & Jalapeño Meatballs
- Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread (Makes an amazing centerpiece!)
- Gazpacho (Served in spoons)
- Lemon Riccotta Zucchini Boats
- Tandoori Tofu Mini Skewers
- Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Garlic and Herbs
- Deb’s Black Bean Confetti Salad
- Oyster Po' Boy Sliders
- Tahu Bacem - Java Marinated Tofu Recipe
- Whole Wheat Orzo with Golden Beets and Feta Cheese
- Chipotle Mustard Itty Bitty Burgers
- Sparkling Wine Cupcakes with Sparkling Wine Butter Cream
- Mini Chicken Pot Pies
- Tamale Bites
- Watermelon Mojito Sorbet Recipe
- Chili-Lime Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Sauce
- Chicken Tikka
Food Ideas: Fancy Party Food
- Baby Potato and Smoked Salmon Bites
- Shrimp Salad in a Savory Cup
- Cucumber Cups with Caramelized Onion and Bacon
- Spaghetti Nests with Chard & Bacon
- Lemon Tarragon Polpette with Tomato Glaze
- Mini Crab Cakes with Cilantro-Lime Aioli
- Sage & Truffle Custard with Parmesan Crisp & Tomato Foam
- Champagne Cupcakes with Champagne Butter-cream
- Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Strawberries
- Mini Pavlovas
- Fettuccine & Wasabi ‘Breadsticks’
- Lasagna Appetizer Cups
- Pancetta Risotto Cakes with Vodka Dipping Sauce
- Sorrel Pesto for Crostinis
- Watermelon Balsamic Cubes
Food Ideas: Kids Party Food
