Easy and Delicious Kids Party Food Ideas

Balloons, games, streamers and cake – children’s parties are a lot of fun. And while decorations set the scene, the real heart of any party is what fills the tummy – party food.

To make sure a great time is had by all, you want easy kids party food that’s not only tasty, but also a bit more special than your everyday snacks. So what should you include on your menu? Whether it’s a sleepover, birthday or other occasion, we’ll guide you through some creative kids party food ideas that are sure to be a hit at your next event!

What food to serve at a kids party?

While chips, lollies, fruit platters and fairy bread are common to see at kids parties, there are plenty of creative party food ideas for kids to add a dash of razzle dazzle to the day. If you’re hunting for inspiration for party food kids will go wild for, try out one (or more!) of our favourite recipes below.

DIY Hot Dog Bar

Take the hassle out of preparing food for a kids party – give them creative control by setting up a make-your-own hot dog station. Line up a table with pre-cut buns, hot dog sausages, and a selection of toppings and sauces laid out buffet style. 

Toppings that are sure to please are grated cheese, fried onions, pickles, bacon, diced tomatoes, and coleslaw. Tomato and BBQ sauce are a must, but other choices could include mayonnaise or aioli, sweet chilli sauce or relish. DIY hot dogs are the ultimate fun and easy party food for kids, allowing them to choose what they like on their own hot dog, meaning less wastage and happier party-goers.

Cheats Sausage Rolls

A classic savoury kids party food, sausage rolls have appeared on party tables for generations for good reason – they’re delicious! Home-made sausage rolls pack more flavour punch than the boxed variety, but making pastry can be time consuming. 

The answer? Get the best of both worlds with our Cheat’s Sausage Rolls Recipe. They’re easy to make – just flatten some bread with a rolling pin, wrap it around your favourite sausages, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds then into the oven. As party finger food ideas go this one is as simple as it is delicious.

Apple & Cinnamon Sourdough Skewers

Perfect for a party at any time of day, these Apple & Cinnamon French Toast Skewers are tasty, sweet and look amazing. To make them, take our Apple & Cinnamon Loaf and coat it in egg, vanilla and maple syrup and fry for the most delectable French toast ever. Then cut them into chunks and skewer with raspberries, strawberry and blueberries, and sprinkle generously with icing sugar. It’s finger food but more fabulous! Add chocolate dipping sauce and watch the kids go wild.

Raspberry Lemonade

Forget store bought fizzy-drinks – take your party game up a notch with the sweetness of real raspberries and the zesty tang of fresh lemons. This homemade Raspberry Lemonade Recipe needs just a few simple ingredients, you can mix it up in a flash, and it’s packed full of flavour. What’s not to love? With its beautiful bubbles and bright raspberry pink colour this drink will be a smash with party-goers of any age.

Finger Buns 

With their iconic pink icing lavishly layered in rainbow sprinkles our range of Finger Buns are ideal party fare. You can serve them as they are, or supercharge the sweetness by filling them with jam or Nutella. Whether piled high on a cake stand or taking pride of place on kids party food platters they’re guaranteed to please.

How to make party food for kids a breeze

When it comes to party food ideas kids will love, it doesn’t need to be complicated and time consuming. Setting up DIY stations (like the Hot Dog station above) will make party time a breeze for you as a parent, and give the kids the freedom to build their own culinary creations. Keep it simple and stress-free by choosing fun but simple kids party food like the recipes we’ve included, and make sure to prepare food in advance so there’s no need to rush around while the party is in full swing. With your tasty and effortless spread on the table you’ll be free to relax and celebrate with great company!

The next time you have a happy occasion to cater for, make your local Bakers Delight your first stop. We’ve got all the soft and fluffy baked goods to make your party menu a hit!