Choose the best food for a graduation parties? It’s an important decision, because food determines how much fun the evening will be. You need something tasty and that won’t spoil the mood or break your budget.
Food For Graduation Party
Kitchen newbies worry not. These recipes, while celebration-worthy, are a snap to make. If I can make them, so can you.
Whether you’re having a big bash or an intimate celebration, these dishes are a must-have at any graduation party. Celebrate your kid’s success with these graduation party food ideas!
From appetizers to desserts, these treats will make your celebration even more memorable. There’s no better way to congratulate a fresh grad than treating them to their favorite foods.
Whether they’re a fan of wings and burgers or donuts and cookies, this list has you covered. Nothing brightens a party more than these delectable delights.
Kitchen newbies worry not. These recipes, while celebration-worthy, are a snap to make. If I can make them, so can you.
Whether you’re having a big bash or an intimate celebration, these dishes are a must-have at any graduation party.
1. Hamburgers
Is your kid in love with White Castle hamburgers? If you’re looking for the perfect copycat recipe, the search is over. This one’s all you’ll need.
These burgers are pretty straightforward – buns, beef patty, and cheese.
There may be no special ingredients or sauces involved, but trust me, they’ll be a guaranteed hit. SaveBacon Cheddar Ranch PinwheelsLemon Tree DwellingBacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
2. Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
These bite-sized wonders are hypnotizing! You really can’t go wrong with cheese and bacon.
Add ranch and chives to the picture, and you’ll have a certified crowd-pleaser.
Besides the flavor, these bacon cheddar ranch pinwheels are Insta-worthy, as well.
Rolling the flour tortillas creates such a fun effect. Just by looking at them, you can tell they won’t last long.
3. Buffalo Wings
These game-day favorites are also worthy of any party, may it be for someone’s birthday, anniversary, or graduation.Want to save this recipe? Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox!
These wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The flavor? Simply amazing. They’re salty, savory, and tangy with a bit of a kick.
Serve these buffalo wings with ranch or bleu cheese dressing for a show-stopping appetizer. SaveThe Best Veggie TrayDinner at the Zoo
4. Veggie Tray
Give your vegetarian guests a delicious appetizer to snack on with this colorful veggie tray.
Whoever said vegetables are dull and bland hasn’t tried this yet.
Carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, asparagus, radishes, and green beans – what a beautiful medley of colors and flavors!
Arrange them however you want in a party tray and serve them with a variety of dips, and voila.
5. Pizza Rolls
This recipe is perfect for all you non-cooks out there! You don’t have to be a pro in the kitchen to be the worlds’ best mom and dad.
You will be in your kid’s eyes if you serve them these pizza rolls.
All you need are some frozen pizza and an air fryer. Just pop them in and in just a few minutes, your party is ready to begin. SaveRainbow Fruit Kabobs {and dip recipe} – Spend With PenniesSpend With PenniesFruit kabobs are the perfect summer appetizer to serve at a party! Choose your favorite fresh fruits, making them as simple as you want, thread them onto skewers before chilling. These are so easy to make ahead of time and are delicious served with fruit dip! #spendwithpennies #fruitkabobs #fruitskewers #summerrecipes #snack #dessert #appetizer
6. Fruit Kabobs
Fruit kabobs? More like fruits ka-bombs!
They’re the perfect party appetizer because they’re attractive, delicious, and easy to make.
There’s no definite recipe, here. Feel free to use whatever fruits are in season. As long as you stick to fresh fruits, your kabobs will be amazing.
Serve them with a simple dip made with yogurt and whipped cream, and you’re set.
7. Hormel Chili Dip
A lot of recipes here will taste significantly better when dunked in a dip, and that’s what this entry is all about.
Hormel chili dip is an insanely creamy and cheesy dip perfect for chips, wings, fries, nachos – you name it.
All you need are three ingredients, four if you count the chips. It’s so easy, it’s impossible to mess up.
8. Root Beer Float
Every kid loves a good root beer float. If you guarantee party success, this recipe is essential.
As it’s a retro refreshment, not only will it be a hit with the kids, but with the parents as well.
One sip of this creamy, fizzy beverage will instantly take you down memory lane.
Best of all, it requires very minimal effort. You’ll only need root beer and vanilla ice cream.
You can add whipped cream and cherries for a pretty presentation, but it tastes great even without.
Food For A Grad Party
With graduation season coming up soon, you may be planning a graduation party for yourself or a family member.
There are so many things that go into planning a graduation party. For example, you need to figure out who you want to invite, how to send invitations, what kind of decor and activities you want to have at the party, etc
What’s great about throwing a graduation party is that there are so many different kinds of food and drinks that you can serve depending on what kind of party you are throwing.
For example, if you are throwing a high school graduation party, you could serve some tasty mocktails and a candy buffet, or if you are throwing a college graduation party, you could serve mixed drinks to your guests.
Also if you are having a more laid-back graduation party, you could choose to just serve appetizers and snacks or if you are throwing a dinner party, you could go all out with a full buffet.
And don’t forget about the best part, which is desserts. There are so many fun themed options out there.
We have to start with appetizers and snacks that you can serve to your guests at your graduation party.
One awesome way to serve snacks to a crowd is by making a charcuterie board! Charcuterie boards have been super popular recently because they are fun to make and are so beautiful and Instagram-worthy.
So, for your graduation party consider making your own charcuterie board! And, don’t worry if you have never made a charcuterie board before because this tutorial will show you everything you need to know.
Best-Ever Fruit Salad
Another great appetizer option for your graduation party is a fruit salad.
Fruit salads are always a great addition to a buffet-style dinner, so if you are going to do this type of dinner for your graduation party, you should consider adding a fruit salad to your list of snacks you will be serving. (We have to have some healthy things on the menu!)
And, what’s great about a fruit salad is you could buy them already made or make them yourself with your favorite fruit. All you need to do is buy a ton of fruit that you like and chop them up and mix them together to get the perfect fruit salad to serve to your guests.
Just watch this quick tutorial on the best fruit salad recipe!
Veggie Kabobs
One other graduation party appetizer option you should consider is kabobs.
What’s great about kabob’s is you can provide your guests with plenty of options, such as meat or vegetable kabobs, so that everyone will be able to try them depending on their food preferences.
This tutorial shows a great recipe for vegetable kabobs that your guests will love!
Chili Lime Baked Shrimp Cups
If you want a graduation party food idea that’s easy to make yet super impressive, you need to try making these chili lime baked shrimp cups.
While these look like a chef made them, the recipe is actually super simple and you can bake them in the oven. This would be an easy option if you’re preparing the food yourself. No one will believe you made these from scratch!
Any Party Food Ring
If you are having a dinner party for your graduation or even if you are serving your guests with a buffet-style dinner, a party food ring is always a great choice as an appetizer option.
There are so many varieties of party food rings you can try. They can be anything from pigs in a blanket to sandwich roll-ups, to cheesy garlic bread with marinara to dip.
The video above shows you 9 different party food rings you can whip up in no time. Make a few and your guests will love you!
Spinach & Cheese Tarts
Little puff pastry appetizers are a classic graduation party food idea that everyone loves!
Again, there are tons of options in this category. You can buy them pre-made at Trader Joe’s, or whip up something fancier like these homemade spinach cheese tarts.