Are you hosting a bridal shower? I know all too well how stressful and overwhelming planning can be, especially when it comes to the food. Because let’s face it – that’s what most people will be looking forward to. To make your life a little easier, I’m going to share 21+ bridal shower food ideas to help you plan the best party for the bride-to-be.
21+ Bridal Shower Food Ideas We’re Crushing On
1. Croissant Sandwich Bar
Sandwiches are the perfect choice for a brunch or afternoon party. Croissants make them just a little bit fancier – and tastier. You can prepare your own sandwiches, but you may also be able to find croissant sandwich trays at a big-box store, like Sam’s Club or Costco.
2. Parfait Bar
A parfait bar is perfect for brunch showers. You can offer a variety of yogurt flavors and toppings, and guests can build their own parfaits.
You can offer whatever toppings you want. Fresh fruit and granola are perfect.
Use a multi-compartment snack tray to put your toppings on display. Serve your parfaits in dessert cups and with little pretty disposable silverware.
3. Afternoon Tea Grazing Table
Looking for pretty bridal shower food ideas? How gorgeous is this table? It’s loaded with bite-sized treats and finger foods, like tea sandwiches, biscuits, jam, quiche, macarons, bundt cake and fresh fruit. Serve your treats on three-tier serving trays and add some fresh flowers for decoration.
4. Charcuterie Grazing Table
Grazing tables are my new favorite trend in party food because you can grab a little bit of this and a little bit of that without going too overboard. This grazing table has so many perfect things for a bridal shower: chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh fruit, cheese, bruschetta, fresh veggies and hummus, mini sandwiches, salad and more. Use wooden cutting boards to serve your finger food.
5. Charcuterie Cups
I love these charcuterie cups because everyone gets a little bit of everything, and you don’t have to set up a big table full of food that people may or may not eat.
Serve them in margarita glasses for a fancy touch. You can add all kinds of things to your cups: rolled up salami that looks like a rose, crackers, cheese, fresh fruit, nuts, cookies – whatever you want.
6. Mini Sandwiches
These mini sandwiches are perfect for serving at a bridal shower. You can use a variety of sandwich breads: croissants, mini rolls, slices of sourdough, etc. I recommend serving different types of sandwiches: egg salad, classic deli meat sandwiches and vegetarian versions with sprouts and fresh vegetables. Serve them on a pretty tray along with the rest of your food.
Related: 20 Delicious Finger Food Appetizers for Your Next Party
7. Bridal Shower Punch
Want to serve something unique at the shower? Make a punch! There are so many recipes out there. You’ll find a huge list of different options on Bridal Shower 101, including:
- Pineapple strawberry slush
- Jamaican rum
- Minty cucumber
- Lavender lemonade
- Rose and elderflower
Serve your punch in a pretty party jar like this one from Amaozn and make it the centerpiece of the table.
8. Cucumber Sandwiches
If you’re looking for simple but delicious bridal shower food ideas, cucumber sandwiches are a great option. You can make them as fancy or elegant as you want. Serve them on a pretty cake stand.
You only need a few simple ingredients for these bite-sized sandwiches: sandwich bread, cucumber, mayonnaise, cream cheese, herbs, lemon juice and seasonings. You could add fresh dill or other ingredients, but simple is best.
9. Brunch Bar
I love the variety of food that’s on display here. It’s perfect for a brunch bridal shower. Load your table up with stacks of mini pancakes, waffles, donuts, croissants, sandwiches and other treats. It’s a mix of charcuterie and a breakfast bar in one.
Your guests are sure to love the variety of options that will satisfy everyone’s tastebuds.
Related: 20 Delicious Vegan Brunch Recipes That Are Easy to Make
10. Dessert Bar
This dessert bar is gorgeous and loaded with delicious treats that everyone will love, like cake pops, fruit tartlets, cupcakes, macarons, multi-layer cakes and more. Add fresh flowers and other green foliage to decorate the table.
Related: 23 Mouthwatering Finger Food Desserts We Love the Most
11. Spinach Dip Bites
If you want to serve finger food, these spinach dip bites are perfect. They’re quick and easy to make, but they look fancy and taste delicious. All you need is crescent dough, artichoke hearts, a blend of cheeses, spinach and some spices.
12. Mimosa Bar + Fruit Salad
A fresh-tasting option for bridal shower food ideas is a mimosa bar with fresh fruit added. You’ll want to fill large pitchers with juices, such as:
- Orange juice
- Peach juice
- Pineapple juice
- Cranberry juice
And you’ll want to have a tray filled with fruits that are a delight for your palate, such as raspberries, strawberry slices and orange slices.
13. Mini Salad Bowls
Mini salad bowls in a cup are a fun little treat, and they’re quite healthy. Anyone can bring this idea to life with a general salad mix or:
- Lettuce
- Croutons
- Cheese
And I thought it was really fun how the inspiration for this food idea placed small salad dressing bottles inside of the cups, too.
14. Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries and Ricotta
Crostini is the perfect mix of something light to eat and flavor. You’ll appreciate the strawberries on your small, toasted baguette bites, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, lemon zest and dab of ricotta cheese on top.
But if you’re using frozen strawberries, be cautious that when they defrost, they will make the crostini soggy.
It only takes 15 minutes to make this appetizer, and you will need a lemon zester (like this one from Amazon) and baking sheet if you don’t have one already.
15. Tiered Cinnamon Bun Rack
A tiered serving rack always looks so fancy, and I adore this one. But it’s even better if you add cinnamon buns to each rack. You can make these delectable cinnamon buns on your own, or you can use something like Pillsbury, which is as simple as removing the dough from the carton and baking.
Just be sure to have a lot of napkins laid out because these treats can be quite messy.
16. Donut Bars
While this Pin doesn’t teach you how to make donuts, it is such an amazing idea for a sweet treat at your bridal shower. Full- or mini-size donuts are always a welcome treat. You can stack them up like you see in the Pin, but from my own experience, the chocolate donuts will start to stick to the others.
If you have powdered or non-chocolate covered donuts, you can stack them up like you see in the photo.
17. Mimosa Bar
A DIY mimosa bar isn’t just about the drinks – although the people at your party will love downing them. You’ll need large pitchers or carafes along with bowls for your fresh fruits. Serve with tasty berries, such as:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
You can serve things such as sparkling wine, Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava or juices like orange, peach, mango, watermelon, pineapple and others.
18. Shrimp Cocktails
Shrimp cocktails are very easy to piece together, and all you need are shrimp and a cocktail sauce. Garlic shrimp tastes exceptionally good with this idea. If you don’t have cute glasses already, grab some martini glasses to serve this dish.
You can find them on Amazon here or use any glass that you like.
19. Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Strawberry shortcake kabobs are one of my favorite bridal shower food ideas, and they offer an amazing aesthetic, too. You will need kabobs for this recipe, along with a few boxes of strawberries, white chocolate chips, egg whites, Greek vanilla yogurt and some white cake mix.
Total prep time is a mere 10 minutes and cooking time is only 25 minutes.
20. Mini Quiche Cups
Quiche is filled with flavor, and when they’re in a small cup like these, they pop with flavor. I love the ham and cheese in these mini quiches, but you can swap in any meat that you like if ham isn’t your thing. Plus, I have an affinity for phyllo dough.
You’ll need:
- Diced ham
- Eggs
- Milk
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Dry theme
- Garlic powder
21. Mini Pancakes with Raspberries on Top
Mini pancakes are so easy to make. You can make them yourself or buy the pancake mix. Cover with powdered sugar, jam and raspberries. Place a toothpick through the raspberry and into the pancakes to keep them nice and tidy.
22. Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
Sugar cookies and a fruit pizza? What an amazing mix. I love the idea of fresh fruits and cookies because they’re just so simple to snack on and light – perfect for everyone trying to squeeze into their dress on their wedding day.
You’ll need 45 minutes of prep time and, honestly, any fruit will work.
Ingredients include sugar cookies, blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, cream cheese, lemon juice, sugar, unsweetened pineapple juice and any other fruit that you want to add. Serve on a three-tier tray (like this one from Amazon).
