Mini food for baby shower

37 Crowd-Pleasing Baby Shower Food Ideas

Planning a baby shower is lots of fun, especially when it comes to brainstorming food ideas. Whether you’re looking for food ideas that match your chosen baby shower theme or you’re just looking for quick, easy, and flavorful options that everyone will love, you’ve come to the right place. Check out our 37 baby shower food ideas, including savories, sweets, and thirst-quenching drinks.

9 Tips and Ideas for Planning a Baby Shower Menu

When planning a baby shower, you can be as creative as you like with the food ideas, but it’s also important to consider some practical aspects.

As the host, you’ll have a lot to take care of, including decorating the venue, so it’s good to plan food that is quick to make and easy to serve and eat.

Here are some tips to help you think about the types of food to choose, how to serve it, and more:

Savory Baby Shower Food Ideas

Whether you plan on having only finger foods or an entire menu at the baby shower, here are some ideas for the savory food:

Baby Shower Dessert Table Food Ideas

Besides having a baby shower cake as a centerpiece, you may want to have a dessert table with an assortment of other sweet offerings. Here are some ideas for crowd-pleasing sweets and desserts:

Drinks

Beyond serving the usual wine spritzer or sparkling wine at the baby shower, consider some alcohol-free drinks, like mocktails, punch, and homemade sodas:

The Bottom Line

You’ll no doubt have lots of fun planning and serving the food for the mom-to-be’s baby shower.

If you’ve decided to prepare most of the food, round up some of the mom-to-be’s friends and family to help. Make it easier on yourself by using some store-bought elements, too. You could also make some of what’s on offer but ask each guest to bring a small plate to share.

Set up food and dessert tables so that guests can serve themselves buffet style, and stick to foods that aren’t too messy to eat while standing up and mingling.

If you have a set theme, you can tie the food into the theme by using colored frosting, or by piping lettering onto foods like “Oh, Baby!” Cookie cutters are your friend! Cut everything from brownies to sandwiches into shapes that match the theme. You can also connect the food and drinks to the theme based on the colors you choose for the straws, napkins, and cupcake liners.

Having a chocolate fondue fountain or a soda bar can create an interactive element that guests will love.

Have fun with it! Your options are endless, and you might find you really get into it once you get started. And, always remember, no matter what food and drinks you serve, your guests — especially the guest of honor — will really appreciate your efforts and thoughtfulness.

While you’re here, check out our baby shower checklist to double-check that you’ve covered everything for the upcoming event.

35 Best Baby Shower Appetizers

Planning a baby shower can be a lot of work, but it’s also super fun.

And luckily, these 35 baby shower appetizers should help streamline the process.

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The great thing about appetizers is that you can’t really go wrong.

So, whether you serve something salty, spicy, or wonderfully meaty, I’m sure the mom-to-be will be thrilled to chow down with her besties.

Of course, the key to amazing appetizers is convenience – you want something that looks great and is tasty, flavorful, and portable!

And guess what? These 35 baby shower appetizers have you covered.

Let’s get to it!

These are cool, refreshing, and totally adorable. And because there’s no cooking involved, you can whip up three dozen in just 15 minutes.

Start with a cucumber slice, add smoked salmon and top it with the zesty lemon dill cream cheese.

It’s a creamy, smoky, garden-fresh treat that everyone will enjoy.

Anything with choux pastry makes a great appetizer.

It’s flaky, mild, super tasty, and even better when you stuff it with a herby, cheesy chicken filling.

You can pop the whole thing in your mouth in a single bite. Then, you can pop another, and another, and another, and another…

They’re tiny and light! They can’t be that bad for you, right?!

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These miniature treats are colorful and lovely. Luckily, they taste as good as they look.

They take less than an hour to make and are crunchy and delicious.

Each one is like a bite-sized salad but with more crunch. They’re tangy and bright and will look great on your appetizer table.

These tart and tangy crostinis combine some seemingly strange ingredients. Somehow, though, they taste superb together.

Blueberries and lemon juice always pair nicely, of course. But adding thyme, garlic, and goat cheese may seem a bit stranger.

Even so, these are insanely good. They have a rich depth of flavor that’s impossible not to love.

These 10-minute snacks are almost impossibly easy to make, but they taste fantastic.

Each cracker features robust, herby cream cheese and a chunk of fresh cucumber.

They’re fresh, light, and won’t fill you up before the main dish.

Plus, you can’t beat them for simplicity. So if you need a flavorful appetizer in a hurry, these are the way to go.

These crispy cheese straws are flaky, herby, and awesome. Oh, and you can make them with fewer than ten ingredients!

They taste so much better than their store-bought cousins and have a terrific texture.

Super fun and easy to make, they’re always a big hit with the kids.

Tortillas and guacamole are regular appetizer options. However, they aren’t the most convenient ones.

They slow down the food line and aren’t always hygienic. (I’m looking at you, double-dippers!)

The good news is you can solve all those problems with a bag of Tostitos Scoops.

Pre-fill them with guacamole, and they become convenient and easy to eat. They’re not messy at all!

Like chips and guacamole, pizza is messy and not always a practical appetizer. But, of course, that doesn’t stop people from loving pizza.

So, use this recipe to make single-serve pizza bombs instead of whole slices. They’re cheesy, herby, and feature buttery crescent roll crusts.

The recipe calls for pepperoni. However, you can leave that out to make it vegetarian-friendly if you prefer.

Or, go ahead and throw in some chicken or sausage. You can’t go wrong!

If you prefer to work with biscuit dough, use this pizza bomb recipe instead.

The appetizers taste essentially the same, but the recipes are somewhat different.

And, of course, you can make your own biscuits if you’re feeling adventurous.

Here’s a great option if you enjoy sweet and savory appetizers.

Each one features a thick, juicy piece of Polish sausage topped with a slice of sweet and tangy pineapple.

The sticky sauce and crunchy sesame seeds add more rich flavor and a fun texture.

You’ll love these if you’re a ‘pineapple on pizza’ kind of person. Heck, you’ll probably love them even if you aren’t.

These crostinis combine basil’s freshness with the sweetness of peaches and honey.

There’s also dreamy ricotta cheese and a crusty baguette for good measure.

They’re light, sweet, and tangy treats that will wow the crowd.

The old stereotype of pregnant women loving pickles isn’t always accurate.

But just in case, you should probably whip up some of these tangy roll-ups.

They’re like classic ham and cheese pinwheels, except each has a pickle at its center.

The sour saltiness of the dill pickle adds just the right amount of pizzazz.

I’m not sure there’s a stuffed mushroom recipe that I don’t love. They’re the perfect appetizer in every way.

They’re small and convenient to eat, but they’re also packed with flavor.

As well as cheesy, garlicky, and surprisingly filling, they’re also low-carb and keto-friendly.

These fancy appetizers almost look too elegant to eat. Don’t let that stop you from making them, though, because everyone will love them.

The crunchy toasted baguette makes a fabulous base, while the cremini mushrooms and Gruyere give them an earthy, somewhat nutty flavor.

They’re buttery, rich, and take just 20 minutes to make.

These may not be the most unique option on the list. But, on the other hand, they are a great last-minute appetizer.

There’s no cooking involved, and you can pull them together in minutes.

Just add some dressing to a cup, then wash and cut your veggies and arrange them on top.

They’re fresh, tasty, and healthy!

These small wraps are always a hit, whether you call them roll-ups or pinwheels.

This one is like an Italian sub, featuring pepperoni, salami, cheese, and lots of veggies.

The Italian seasoning in the cream cheese makes them super flavorful, too.

They’re a simple, refreshing snack perfect for spring and summer baby showers.

What if I told you that you could serve taco salad as an appetizer?

You’d probably have all kinds of arguments against it, right?

“It’s too messy! It slows down the line! It’s a lot of work!”

None of that is true of these bite-sized taco cups.

Instead, you’ll stick an entire taco salad into a crunchy wonton. They’re beefy, cheesy, and full of flavor.

You can also add whatever taco toppings you like best. So despite their small size, they’re entirely customizable.

These fiery appetizers have everything you love about jalapeño poppers. The only difference is that it’s all stuffed into a crispy wonton wrapper.

They’re spicy, cheesy, garlicky, and thanks to the bacon, they also have a delightfully salty taste.

Basically, they’re a fun new way to whip up a familiar classic.

Of course, some people would rather have OG jalapeño poppers – which I totally get! After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

Don’t worry; I have a recipe for that, too. Bacon, cheese, garlic…it’s all there.

Plus, it takes only 30 minutes to make them. Win-win.

Is there anything more refreshing than a Caprese salad?

Harness that flavor in a smaller, easier-to-eat package with these salad skewers.

Each one features fresh basil leaves, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes. You’ll drizzle it all in a zesty balsamic glaze.

Doing so gives you an invigorating appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

Their garden-fresh flavor and bright colors make them a fast favorite at any event. Plus, you don’t have to do any cooking to make them.

These mini chicken and waffles are more than a mouthful. In fact, you’ll need to assemble them on skewers to keep them from toppling over.

The crunchy fried chicken tastes excellent against the sweetness of the syrupy waffles.

They’re sticky and messy, but they’re also incredibly delectable.

Sweet-n-savory lil’ smokies are a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at any party. They’re meaty, salty, and loaded with smoky sweetness.

You’ll cook these babies on skewers to keep the bacon in place. Just be sure to leave room between each, so they crisp up on all sides!

As much as I love these snacks, I find them ill-named. For one thing, they don’t use pretzel dough but pizza dough.

So, these are not the soft pretzel bites you’re used to eating. Instead, they’re more like pigs-in-a-blanket.

That said, they’re totally delicious. The salty, buttery crust is undeniably scrumptious with the juicy sausages.

I don’t have many sweet appetizers here, but the few I do have are amazing. And this one is no exception.

It’s a delightful layered kabob treat you’ll want to make again and again.

There are warm, golden-brown biscuits, fresh strawberries, and creamy Cool Whip.

Whether you like strawberry shortcakes or not, you’re sure to enjoy these.

It’s hard to beat coconut shrimp. But once you add pineapple chunks to them, they’re out of this world.

These appetizers taste like something you’d get at your favorite tropical restaurant. Luckily, you don’t have to fly to Hawaii to enjoy them.

With fewer than ten ingredients, you can make them yourself at home.

Cheesy, tangy buffalo chicken dip always tastes fantastic, no matter the occasion.

So, whip some up with only a handful of ingredients and five minutes of prep time.

The slow cooker does all the rest of the work for you!

Serve it with chips, crackers, or even celery stalks! It’s always a crowd-pleaser.

While not the healthiest side dish, mac & cheese is warm and comforting.

Most people fall in love with it during childhood and never grow out of that love. And, to be honest, it’s hard to find a way to improve on such a classic.

Well…other than these incredible fried mac & cheese balls!

These are supremely cheesy and entirely comforting. They’re also crispy on the outside and delightfully creamy on the inside.

You can down the whole thing in just one or two bites – so you’ll want to make extra!

If cooking isn’t your forte, then don’t! No one said tasty appetizers had to be cooked.

Whip up some mini sandwiches instead. Anyone can assemble bread, cheese, and deli meats, right?

Add some lettuce and mustard, and spread a little cream cheese on the bread. People will love them, and you’ll love how easy they are to make.

Sweet-n-salty, brown sugar-coated bacon wrapped around tender, juicy chicken? Where do I sign up?!

These are phenomenal, and I didn’t even mention all the spices yet!

There’s chili powder, thyme, garlic, and more. It’s a veritable smorgasbord of seasonings!

These things may be small and straightforward, but they contain a lot of flavor.

Tomato tarts are like teeny-tiny pizzas, only much fresher.

You’ll start with buttery puff pastry dough. To that, you’ll add onions, tomatoes, cheese, parsley, and herbs.

Each one is fresh, warm, and a little bit addictive. The caramelized onions alone will have you coming back for more.

Coming up with the ideal baby shower appetizer doesn’t have to be a lot of work.

It could be as simple as cutting fruit and sticking it on skewers.

That’s all you’ll do for this one, and I guarantee you that no one will complain.

If you want to add something extra, whip up some homemade fruit dip for serving.

Here’s an even more elaborate option that’s just as simple to pull together. Combine your favorite fruits and veggies with cheeses, crackers, and meats.

It’s still 100% cooking-free and shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes to prepare.

And the truly great part about it? It looks like something elaborate and expensive and will impress all your guests.

These are the same silky smooth, tangy deviled eggs you know and love, only there’s an extra bit of oomph thanks to the bacon and garlic.

They’re smoky and insanely good. And you can make two dozen in less than an hour.

These deviled eggs are also delightful, but they have more going on.

You’ll add bacon and roasted garlic to them, too, as well as asparagus and so much more.

In fact, these might be the most well-seasoned deviled eggs you’ll ever try. They’re also prettier than traditional deviled eggs. (At least, I think so.)

If you’re an avid deviled eggs eater, give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.

These cool, juicy skewers are sweet, tangy, and fresh. They’re like a sweeter, more refreshing version of the Caprese salad skewers above.

Fortunately, they’re just as easy to pull together.

Simply arrange the watermelon, feta, and mint leaves on skewers, then drizzle them with balsamic vinegar.

They’re a decadent, delicious treat.

35 Best Baby Shower Appetizers

Planning a baby shower can be a lot of work, but it’s also super fun. And luckily, these 35 baby shower appetizers should help streamline the process.

Ingredients

Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Chicken Bouchees (Chicken Puffs)
Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites
Whipped Goat Cheese and Blueberry Balsamic Crostini
Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers
Southern Cheddar & Herb Cheese Straws
Gluten-Free Chip and Guacamole Bites
Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bombs
Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Sesame Pineapple Sausage Bites
Peach Basil Crostini
Pickle, Ham & Cream Cheese Roll-ups
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom Bruschetta with Gruyere and Thyme
Mini Veggie Cups
Italian Sub Sandwich Roll-ups
Wonton Taco Cups
Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
Caprese Salad Skewers
Mini Chicken & Waffles
Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon
Easy Soft Pretzel Bites
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Coconut Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Mini Sandwiches
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites
Oscar Tomato Tarts
Fruit Kabobs
Fruit and Cheese Platter
Bacon & Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs
Bacon Blue Deviled Eggs with Roasted Garlic and Asparagus
Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers

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Food & Menu Offers for Baby Shower 💡 Holidays | HomeInteriorz.com

Non-Meal Baby Shower
Sample Brunch Baby Shower Menu
Sample Lunch Baby Shower Menu
Sample Dinner Menu Baby Shower

Most baby showers offer some food . You usually come up with a menu based on several factors, including:

Baby shower time
Baby shower length
Baby shower location
Baby shower budget

Another important thing to consider is how the mother feels. For example, you might not want to drink alcohol at a baby shower because the mother-to-be cannot drink. You would like to serve foods she loves.

So if a hit is her favorite, be sure to add it to the menu.

Baby shower outside of meals

If you avoid meal times (breakfast, lunch and dinner), meals can be a light snack with cake. As you get closer to the food, expect more food. Two o'clock in the afternoon is a fairly common time for baby showers. At this time of day, the menu may include:

Fruit salad
vegetable tray with a failure of
Drinks
Perforator
mini-tube or hot appetizers
Cake or dessert

Example menu for the Brunch

children's shower, if you plan to have a children's arc around breakfast hour, around 10-11 am, here are some things you may want to consider:

Mini Omelettes
Juices: apple, orange, cranberry cranberries, etc. )
Buns
Cream Cheese Bagels
Fruit Salad
Casseroles (French Toast, Potato Hash Brown, etc.)

Sample Lunch Baby Shower Menu baby shower.

Dinner time frames provide some flexibility, especially between hot and cold menu items. Here are some cool things you can cater for:

Finger sandwiches (pimento, turkey, benedictine, ham, chicken salad, etc.)
Fresh vegetables with dips
Apples with caramel sauce for dipping
Cupcakes (they feel less formal but nice and Portable)

Soup

Sample Dinner Menu Baby Shower

The dinner menu can be a little tricky, which is why it's one of the least popular times to throw a shower in the house, short of steam showers. Many times a dinner that took a shower was served or hosted in a restaurant. If you choose to host it yourself, you'll likely need a theme for your food to help you select and minimize the type of foods on offer. Examples include barbecue, baked potato bar, mexican, chili, burgers, etc. While I'm also a big proponent of breakfast for lunch, this will depend on how formal you want your children's shower was .

If you had a BBQ dinner, you can offer:

Several types of BBQ (chicken, pork, etc.)
Bread or buns to eat BBQ
Fried pickles (favorite pregnancy)
Bread rolls

If you have a baked potato bar, it may include:

Regular and sweet potatoes
Butter
Grated cheese
vegetables
Salsa
Sour Cream

No matter when you're holding a baby shower, food will really help set the mood. A more casual meal helps to calm the tone, while a formal meal sets the tone for a more formal baby shower. There is no right or wrong answer, just what works for you or your family. Remember that this is supposed to be a holiday and there is more than one way to celebrate.

Video instruction: Cheap and cheerful. Issue 1 - 08/28/2017.

Children's birthday party table

Birthday is a special moment in the life of a child and the whole family. The organization of a holiday is not only gifts, decorations, but also a well-chosen menu. Food for children should be tasty, healthy, appropriate for the age category. The setting of the table and the design of the dishes also matter. Children's holiday menu for a birthday should be special, the table is interestingly served. Dishes, drinks for adults will not work.

Children's menu rules

When organizing a festive table for children, you should carefully choose products, their combination, ways of placing them on the table. In this case, the little participants of the event will get real pleasure, they will be able to enjoy interesting dishes and snacks.

The rules for the children's menu should be followed so that children are not only tasty, but also healthy.

Simplicity

Children do not need frills. It is unlikely that they will eat complex salads, unknown dishes. The first rule is simplicity. Do not cook exotic dishes either - children are sensitive to foods, so it is better to choose familiar and understandable food.

Supply

For a child to decide to try a dish, it must be attractive. On the table you need to put bright, beautiful dishes. It is better to take small plates so that the children are comfortable.

Dishes can be arranged in the form of figures of animals, flowers, mushrooms, put out salads with a snake, a hedgehog. Place cocktail umbrellas in drinking glasses.

For children only healthy lifestyle food

Things to remember:

Exclude smoked, fried, too fatty foods - they do not bring any benefit to children and can be harmful. Try to minimize the use of mayonnaise, do not add hot spices, garlic.
Experiments are best postponed for adult holidays. Children tend to prefer dishes and foods they are familiar with.
If there are very young children at the holiday, it is better to remove fruits, vegetables and other foods that can cause an allergic reaction.
Fish dishes must be without bones.

An important point: to check with parents if any of the children are allergic to specific foods, this will help to avoid trouble.

Use small portions

Children usually eat a little, so large portions are not needed. Some dishes are best served in portions, for which use small salad bowls, bowls, tartlets.

What to cook for a children's party

It is better to prefer a homemade menu for a children's birthday, it does not contain unnecessary and harmful ingredients, and each dish is designed with age in mind.

Sandwiches

For children, choose the mini version. For sandwiches, thin toast bread is suitable. You can put cheese, sausage, butter, tomatoes, olives on it, decorate with herbs. Sandwiches look beautiful in the form of triangles, various figures.

Canape

Here you can show your imagination. Toddlers will eat capape with an appetite, and the serving itself is interesting for them. The ingredients must be combined in color and taste so that the appetizer is attractive. In canapes, you can include vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meat products. Take beautiful decorative skewers for them. Pieces can be cut in the traditional square shape or made into a triangle, heart, circle.

Option 1: cheese, sweet pepper, chicken, olive.

Option 2: cheese, olives, half a cherry, ham, cucumber.

Fruit canape: banana, strawberry, apple, kiwi, grapes.

Fruit

Children enjoy eating fruits. You can take multi-level vases, arrange products by color. Part of the fruit must be cut so that it is convenient for children. It is better to spread healthy fruits and vegetables for children, and not just more attractive in appearance.

The fruit baskets are beautiful. We take an apple as a basis, cut it in half, remove the core. Inside we put grapes, banana slices, cherries, strawberries - you can come up with variations.

Salads

Dishes for a children's birthday should be simple, healthy, beautifully decorated. Suitable vegetable salads, which must be beautifully laid. For dressing, it is better to use sour cream, vegetable oil.

Recipe variant: carrots, boiled meat, eggs, potatoes. Put the ingredients in layers, lightly grease with mayonnaise. Decorate with figures of carrots, eggs, herbs, circles of olives.

Another delicious salad

finely chop the meat, put the first layer;
then fresh cucumber, grated on a fine grater;
above boiled chopped or grated eggs;
top layer - grated apple;
pour yogurt without fillers or sour cream;
decorate with yolks, herbs;
lay out in the form of a hedgehog.

Fruit salad: apples, tangerine, kiwi, banana, pears, season with yogurt.

You can arrange salads in the form of animals: a fish, a hare, a dog, a squirrel. Such dishes will attract attention, and children will definitely want to try them.

Hot

Hot dishes are more suitable for older children or if the holiday lasts a long time. Children will be happy to eat mashed potatoes, baked potatoes in the oven. They also like homemade pizza. Mashed potatoes can be beautifully arranged in the form of figures, decorated with boiled carrots, herbs, cucumbers.

Assorted pasta: pasta, corn, sweet pepper, tomato, green beans.

Meat

The meat plate looks original. It is better to serve dietary and lean meats: veal, turkey, chicken - this is a delicious and healthy food for children. You can make cutlets - meat, fish, barbecue on skewers.

The meat is cut into small pieces so that it is convenient for little guests to take them.