Finger Food Ideas for Parties
Whatever the reason for parties, they are always fun. Food also forms an integral part of a birthday or a celebration party. If you are the host, you will definitely not wish to spend the entire time cooking and serving. And hence, the concept of finger foods was invented. These are tiny foods that can be consumed in one bite or foods which the guests can nibble on while chatting and having fun. Several finger foods can be made earlier and only heated and served to save time. So, if planning a party for a handful or even 100 guests, the following finger food ideas will be helpful to you.
Finger Foods for Parties
Appetizers or finger foods should be planned such that they suit the occasions. For e.g., the classical cheese and olive platter or canap platter can be a perfect food menu for formal parties. On the other hand, in informal occasions, you have a wide range of finger foods to choose from, right from pizzas, bruschetta to kebabs and puffs. Secondly, the number of people also to be taken into consideration while planning for party foods. For a smaller group, it is easier to make exotic finger foods like canaps or stuffed mushrooms. However, if planning a larger party at home, you can think of making foods that can be prepared beforehand or those that can be made in large numbers at single time. Making croquettes and patties beforehand and just frying/ baking them later is a safe option. Desserts can be made beforehand and served directly. So, if you are looking for finger foods other than the usual fruit, vegetable and cheese trays, then go through the following ideas.
... for Kids' Parties
Finger foods for kids' parties be kept as simple as possible. Therefore, you should plan for foods that are easy to eat, do not have a dripping gravy or sauces and also do not smear hands too much. So, here are some of the best finger food ideas that can be served as appetizers for kids' parties.
- Finger sandwiches
- Pigs in a blanket
- Mini pizzas
- Cheese sticks/ bites
- French fries
- Nachos and cheese
- Crackers and cheese
- Mini burgers
- Deviled eggs/ stuffed eggs
- Cheese rolls
- Potato/ chicken croquettes
- Chicken fingers/ wings
- Assortment of breads with dips (cream cheese/ guacamole)
- Mini tuna melts
- Crescent rolls
- Tomato/ shrimp bruschetta
- Cheese wontons
- Cheese fritters
- Tortilla roll ups/ wraps
- Fish fingers
- Fried macaroni balls
- Hotdogs
- Blue cheese bites
- Parmesan Spirals
- Mini frittatas
- Cheese celery
- Egg puffs
There are numerous party finger food ideas for an adults' party. The following ideas are not only easy to make, but, are also delectable. Go through them and choose the ones that suit your party theme, budget as well as cooking duration.
- Cheese/ chocolate fondue
- Dumplings/ momos
- Mozzarella sticks
- Zucchini bites
- Chicken/ shrimp skewers
- Chicken satay
- Stuffed calamari
- Crab/ cheese/ vegetable stuffed mushrooms
- Stuffed oysters
- Spanish omelet slices
- Chicken kebab
- Sausage rolls
- Chicken/ beef samosa
- Chicken tikka
- Meatballs
- Smoked salmon canapes
- Assortment of cold sausage meats
- Hummus and pita
- Potstickers
- Cream cheese stuffed jalapenos
- Mini quiches
- Antipasti
- Roast beef canapes
- Garlic mushrooms/ sauteed mushrooms
- Crab cakes
- Chicken lollipop/ nuggets
- Vegetable/ chicken cutlets
- Chicken/ vegetable patties
- Ricotta prosciutto crostini
No party is complete without desserts or cocktails. The following ideas on desserts can be used for kids' as well as adults' parties. If planning for an adults' party, make sure that the wine or liqueur compliments the food or dessert. Here are some ideas.
- Mini chocolate chip cookies
- Mini cupcakes
- Chocolate covered strawberries
- Chocolate cheese balls
- Fruit treats
- Rum balls
- Peanut butter balls
- Cheesecake
- Jam cookies
- Chocolate truffles
- Cake pops
- Mini-financiers
- Chocolate dipped biscotti
- Cream/ chocolate cream puffs
- Chocolate meringues
- Fruit gelee
