If you’re preparing for a bat or bar mitzvah or a Sweet 16, tasty and convenient food can make or break your party. For an audience of teens, a good event planner usually recommends classic favorite foods, and it’s easy to dress some of these up depending on the atmosphere of the party. Here are a few ideas your teen or tween will love.
Foods to Serve at a Party for Teens
1. Pizza
There’s a reason pizza is common party food. It’s familiar, delicious, customizable, and convenient finger food. If you don’t want pizza to be the only main dish, set up a pizza bar where guests can choose their favorite toppings and enjoy smaller slices.
2. Ice Cream
Another favorite, ice cream is most fun when served with a number of sauces and toppings. Choose one or two ice cream flavors, then let your guests go wild adding candy, fruit, flavored syrup, cookies, whipped cream and more.
3. Dip
A delicious dip served with chips or veggies packs a ton of flavor into every bite. Try a seven-layer bean dip with tortilla chips or a creamy ranch dip to encourage partygoers to snack on some vegetables.
4. Mini Foods
Any food your teen or tween likes can be made in miniature for a party, including sliders, meatballs, pastries, loaded potatoes, and chicken wings. Miniaturizing these foods makes them easier to eat in a bite or two, and allows you to serve a wider variety of dishes.
5. Carnival Treats
Carnival food can add novelty to your teen’s party and will offer partygoers some tasty treats after the main course. Include a cotton candy machine, funnel cake, and cinnamon sticks for a sweet end to the party.
If you still aren’t sure what to serve at your child’s party or you have other details left to decide, an event planner can make the job a breeze. Royal Entertainment party planners in South Hackensack, NJ, offers everything you need to make your party unforgettable, including DJ services and casino-themed party setups. To get started putting together your event, call (973) 826-7011 or reach out online.