Want to know the best gathering food ideas that will make your Galentine’s Party special? These are some trendy gathering food ideas that you need to know about.
Hosting a Galentine’s party with Galentine’s party food ideas is super important to create the right type of atmosphere for your Galentine’s party! If you’re anything like me, you are doing all the research you possibly can to make sure you are very prepared. As a social gathering host myself, I know that these party food ideas will be perfect while you and your friends chat and make memories!
You are going to learn about fancy and easy-to-eat trendy galentines party food ideas, galentines brunch ideas, and galentines party food appetizers.
After learning about all of these food ideas you are going to be inspired and create a successful event that everyone invited will love!
This post is all about the best gathering food ideas that every galentines party host should know about. All you need is right here!
1. Trendy Food Ideas
Macarons
These macarons will add a perfect touch to your gathering! You can make them or you can buy them from Amazon. Here are some choices:
- Homemade Macarons – You can buy thisbest selling kit for $21. Though it might be a difficult process due to technique and the process, it may take some time to perfect. This Youtube video by Tasty does go into detail on some “fool-proof” tips – and 21 million+ people have watched it.
- Most recommended choice is linked here. (24 Assorted Colors for $39.95 or $2.02 each)
- All-pink macaron option. (24 Stawberry Flavor / Color for $39.95 or $1.66 each)
- Gluten-free option. (48 Ombre Pinks for $89.00 or $1.85 each)
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic and perfect choice for an elegant evening! It adds sweetness and creates an atmosphere of fond memories. Pre-madeAmazon option($35.39 for 12. $2.95 each). Homemade options:
- Walmart: Strawberries ($5.84 – 2lbs.). Chocolate Melting Wafers ($4.58 – 10z. bag)
- Target: Strawberries($6.89 – 2 lbs.). Chocolate Melting Wafers ($4.89 – 10z. bag)
- Sam’s Club: Strawberries ($7.98 – 2lbs.). Chocolate Melting Wafters($9.48 – 30z. bag) (To break it down: ~$3.16 – 10 oz.)
Cupcakes With Raspberry On Top
Cupcakes are a perfect and simple choice to please guests! The added raspberry on top adds a punch of color and texture that creates a beautiful touch.
- Walmart: Cupcakes(Varies). Raspberries ($2.98 – 6 oz.)
- Target options: Bite-Sized Square Cupcakes ($11.99 for 16). Red Velet Mini Cupcakes ($4.29 for 12) Raspberries ($3.19 – 6 oz.)
- Amazon: Homemade option, cake mix (Varies)
Simple & Easy Chocolate Cake
A chocolate cake could be the “centerpiece” for your gathering. Because it is simple, it adds a touch of elegance and class without being too over-the-top. You have the option to add some chocolate toppings on top or some of those raspberries that we talked about in the cupcake option. The Target option is my personal favorite and I think I would look the cutest!
- Amazon: Homemade Cake Mix (Varies)
- Target: 5-star, 7″ Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte ($14.99)
- Sam’s Club: 10″ Chocolate Cake ($16.98)
Side of Chocolates
To end off the ideas, a side of chocolates always will be a hit! Who can go wrong with some pre-wrapped, fancy chocolates on Valentine’s Day?
Amazon:
- Assorted Rerrero Rocher Chocolates(48 for $0.44 each)
- Golden Wrapped Ferrero Rocher Chocolates (48 for $0.40 each)
Sam’s Club:
- Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates (48 for $0.31 each)
- Lindt White Chocolate Truffles, Strawberries and Cream (~45 for $0.22 each)
2. Galentine’s Brunch Ideas
Brunch ideas are a must if you need something that’s “in-between” meals. A light snack that could be considered a small main dish.
Tortilla Wraps / Roll Ups / Pinwheels & Croissants
Tortilla Wraps / Roll Ups / Pinwheels – whatever you would like to call them – are a perfect brunch item that is easy to eat! They are simple to make or you can simply buy them at your local grocery store, Costco, or Sam’s Club.
- This Youtube video by Gordon Food Service Store shows 4 simple ways to make them. Here is the link.
- This is also one of the most highly-favored recipes on Google. Here is the link.
Croissant Sandwiches also are a classic appetizer hit that is easy to share with guests.
- Sam’s Club makes a tray of 9. Here is the link. ($32.98 or $3.66 each)
Toast With Fruit Or Salmon On Top
Toast with fruit or salmon on top adds a unique vibe that may pull others out of their comfort zones but will be sure to satisfy with novelty. This can be easily made and I think it would be the perfect option! Trader Joe’s also has amazing bread and hummus dips that will sure to please many!
- Fruit Toast Recipes byhttps://helloglow.co
- Smoked Salmon Toasts recipe by www.foodandwine.com – it has hundreds of 5 star reviews.
- See below idea for easy-to-buy bread options. (Price varies)
Sushi
This can come as a surprise, but sushi can be a wonderful and simple hit that is unique! You may have to see if your guests will like it or not, but it is a simple and easy to eat food for your guests.
- Sam’s Club and Costco both have a small selection of sushi trays that you can buy on the stop. Here is a link to Sam’s Club sushi. (Price varies)
3. Galentine’s Party Food Appetizers
Party appetizers for your Galantine’s party are similar to the brunch ideas – and could even be passed off as the same sorts of ideas. However, I will also include some desserts that we haven’t mentioned yet that are sure to spark some ideas for you and please your guests!
Bread, Oils, Hummus, Jam
You can do so much with a loaf of fancy bread. You can have hummus as a dip or jam on top or simply some oil on top.
- Sourdough bread by The Essential Baking Company from Costco. (3 loaves for ~$10.00). Hummus, Jams, and Oils are all there at Costco as well!
- Sam’s Club: (~4.00 for 32 oz.Red Pepper Hummus) and many more options.
- Amazon sells sourdough breadand often it is found at any local grocery store nowadays. (Price varies)
Popcorn
Popcorn can go a long way! It’s a snack that makes it simple to have alongside you as you chat and eat. You can make it for cheap or simply buy it from Costco or Sam’s Club in huge air-filled bags.
- Sam’s Club: There is a variety, but the most popular (with currently 2,266 reviews) is the SkinnyPop Original Popcorn. ($5.98 for 14 oz. bag)
Chocolate-Dipped Oreos
Chocolate-Dipped Oreos is one of the top-rated Valentine’s Day treats on Amazon right now. It is cute and unique!
- Amazon: Most top-rated Valentine’s Day treats right now:($14.95 for 8 chocolate-dipped oreo cookies)
- Target:Oreos($3.79 for ~36 cookies)
- Sam’s Club: Oreos ($8.88 for ~not sure how many)
These ideas will be perfect for you and your guests! They are fancy. Some are simple. And overall, these ideas are sure to wow your guests with an overall cohesive look that creates an atmosphere of elegance.
This post was all about the best gathering food ideas that every Galentine’s party host should know about.
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