If you are hosting or planning a big event, then it is important to always keep your guests full (both hands and belly). And a good way to keep their hands occupied is by placing a food bar! A food bar is a station where guests may get all of the ingredients and toppings they need to make their own meal or snack. Food bars are not only entertaining for your guests, but also make hosting a meal a lot easier. All you have to do now is lay out all the food choices and everything else is up to them.
With that said, I have here 15 amazing food bar ideas perfect for receptions and events!
15. Host a Halloween Cupcake Bar
A Halloween cupcake bar is something you can totally pull off with minimal effort. I promise! I’ve got all the things to help you make this happen, including a totally free printable you can use to label your zombie toes and such.
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See more Homemade Halloween Treats or Appetizers!
14. Walking Taco Bar
Our Walking Taco Bar is the perfect way to serve up a saucy taco filling and your favorite toppings for the big game and Cinco de Mayo too. Crush the chips in your bag, top them with a flavorful beef taco filling, pile high with lots of taco toppings, add a plastic fork and you’re all set!
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13. DIY Mimosa Bar
Our DIY Mimosa Bar will be the hit of your next get together. Everyone will love making their own mimosa with an assortment of fresh fruits, juices and sparkling wine. So much fun for bridal showers, baby showers and brunch too, including New Year’s Day brunch!
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12. DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Make your own Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Rainbow Dipped Waffle Cups! Waffle cups are dipped in melted chocolate and then rainbow sprinkles for a fun edible waffle bowl for your ice cream and your favorite ice cream sundae bar toppings. A DIY Ice Cream Sundae Party is the best way to end the day!
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My kiddos love yogurt — it’s simple goodness from the farm to your fridge. On weekday mornings, I set out yogurt, berries, and granola and my kids get creative making their own parfaits.
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This Mother’s Day I wanted to share a spread that every mother will love, whether she has the time to enjoy it with a mimosa or make a smoked salmon bagel sandwich to-go.
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This Bagels and Lox breakfast spread is quick and easy, and perfect for both busy mornings and brunch with friends and family.
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8. Nacho Bar Ideas
A game day party just wouldn’t be the same without nachos! How do you take your nachos? Extra cheese? No jalapenos? Black olives? With a nacho bar, each guest can create their own nacho creation with all their favourite toppings. Simply have each guest fill an aluminum pie plate with tortilla chips and their favourite toppings then pop each tray into the oven, BBQ or toaster oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Sounds delicious, right? Let’s get right into all the delicious options.
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7. Burger and Fry Bar Ideas
BBQ season has officially arrived! With the amount of snow we had this winter, I was starting to doubt that spring weather was on the way. You know what BBQ season means? Backyard parties! A fun buffet idea for a summer get-together is a Burger and Fry Bar. Basically you cook a few different varieties of burgers and fries then load the buffet up with burger toppings and fry dipping sauces.
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6. Ultimate Salad Bar
As I’m sure you’ve already guessed, I love cake and I eat buttercream frosting with a spoon. With all the dessert recipes I share here on Moms & Munchkins, there is a lot of taste testing that goes on at home. I try to balance that out with some healthy fruits and vegetables (some days are easier than others – ha!).
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5. Popcorn Bar Ideas
With Christmas and New Year’s parties now in full swing, we have a fun snack bar idea to share with you – Popcorn Bar! A delicious combination of salty snacks and sweet treats that guests can customize to their own taste preferences.
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4. Waffle Bar Ideas and Recipes
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day – especially when breakfast is waffles! My latest article in Pink Magazine – Waffle Bar – is out on newsstands now and it’s filled with ideas for both a sweet or savoury waffle bar.
Check it here.
3. Taco Bar Ideas
Whether you’re planning a small Taco Tuesday party at home or a backyard summer fiesta, my latest article in Pink Magazine SK – Taco Bar Ideas – has lots of fun ideas for decorating a taco bar and delicious taco & topping ideas to serve to your guests.
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2. Carne Asada Taco Bar
A steak taco bar is a great way to entertain during the summer. Grill up some flank steak and enjoy!
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1. Baked Potato Bar {Easy Party Favorite}
Need an easy way to feed a crowd? This Baked Potato Bar is simple to pull together and is always popular!
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15 Amazing Food Bar Ideas For Receptions And Events
If you are hosting or planning a big event, then it is important to always keep your guests full (both hands and belly). And a good way to keep their hands occupied is by placing a food bar! A food bar is a station where guests may get all of the ingredients and toppings they need to make their own meal or snack. Food bars are not only entertaining for your guests, but also make hosting a meal a lot easier. All you have to do now is lay out all the food choices and everything else is up to them.
Ingredients
- Host a Halloween Cupcake Bar
- Walking Taco Bar
- DIY Mimosa Bar
- DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar
- How to Build a Yogurt Bar
Instructions
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- Click on the link below the photo to get the full recipes and instructions.
- Try the best Amazing Food Bar Ideas For Receptions And Events and share your photo under my pin on Pinterest!
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