Looking for baby shower food ideas and recipes? These amazing dishes are perfect and range from savory to sweet. They’re sure to satisfy even the pickiest of guests!
Other than celebrating the mom to be and her new baby, the food at a baby shower is always a highlight! If you are planning a baby shower, for yourself or for someone else, you might need some direction when it comes to planning the food side of things.
Throwing a baby shower can be an overwhelming experience, and you need to make it easier for yourself where you can. Planning the menu for a baby shower really does not have to be stressful, and with a little bit of attention and consideration, you can easily come up with a menu and food items that everyone will love!
Planning A Baby Shower Menu
There really aren’t any rules as to what you should serve at a baby shower, but here are some guidelines that will help you plan the menu to make it easier for yourself.
Have different options – People love to graze at a baby shower, rather than sitting down for a meal. Cater to this by offering different food options for people to pick through during the baby shower. Make sure to cater to everyone’s needs, including the mom to be, and for others who might be vegan or have any allergies. Ask guests in advance for any dietary restrictions.
Cook ahead of time – You really do not want to spend the morning of the baby shower, or even the actual baby shower, running around trying to get food ready and cooked. Sit down before and make a list of everything that needs to be made, and then figure out what you can make the day before, and what needs to be made on the day. Limit the number of foods that need to be cooked on the day so you don’t spend all your time cooking.
Avoid food themes – It is a good idea to have a décor theme for the baby shower, and even for the cake and cupcakes, but avoid having food themes, as this can be very limiting and prevent you from catering to all different diets.
Avoid messy foods – If you are organizing the baby shower, chances are that you will be part of the clean up as well. Choose desserts that are not messy. Mess-free desserts such as cupcakes, brownies, and cookies are also easier for guests to eat without sitting at a table, and they will probably feel more comfortable eating without having to worry too much about making a mess.
Choose Finger Foods
You can choose to make finger foods or order platters from a catering company, but whichever way you do it, finger foods are really perfect for a baby shower.
Set out the platters, some napkins, and plates and let guests browse around and pick up what they want. You can make some cute food labels to identify each item, and the labels can tie into the rest of your theme.
Finger foods work well for both the savory and sweet items, and with a few different options, you can be assured that all your guests will find something delicious to eat!
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