This post is all about girls night food ideas for you to try with your besties.
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Are you feeling the pressure of planning the perfect girls’ night and stressing over what to serve your friends? Stress no more, we’re here to help. We understand the pivotal role that food plays in social gatherings and how entwined into our social experiences it is. I mean, what’s a movie night without movie snacks or a wine night without a lovely cheese board?
If you’re looking for great food ideas for your next girl’s night, you’ve come to the right place. Our curated list covers everything from scrumptious snacks to satisfying meals and delectable desserts. Get ready to be inspired by these mouth-watering girls’ night food ideas, ensuring a night filled with laughter, joy, and tasty treats.
8 Delicious Girls Night Food Ideas Perfect for Your Next Event
Pancake or Waffle Bar
Breakfast for dinner anyone? This girl’s night food idea is perfect for you brunch loving girlies!
Picture a grazing table, but pancake style. Imagine stacks of freshly cooked pancakes nestled between an assortment of tasty toppings. From vibrant berries to crispy bacon and sliced bananas. And let’s not forget the charming presentation—spreads, jams, Nutella, and maple syrup in adorable ceramic bowls, creating a feast for the eyes as much as the taste buds. Are you drooling yet?
Now, for the waffle enthusiasts, the options are just as enticing. Impress your friends with a selection of waffles for them to choose from. Up your waffle game by not just offering regular waffles, but also hashbrown waffles and brownie waffles —yes, you heard that right these kinds of waffles do exist. Pair the waffles with a visually stunning balance toppings. Think fried chicken, crispy bacon, scoops of ice cream, drizzles of chocolate, and an abundance of fresh fruits. Your sweet tooth girlies and your savoury lovers will both thank you.
Build Your Own Pasta Bar
Want to level up your sit-down dinner game?
Start by offering a selection of freshly cooked pastas to cater to different tastes—aim for around three varieties to accommodate your group size. Think pastas like fettucine, tortellini, gnocchi, farfalle or rigatoni. Next, set out an array of delicious sauces and toppings to complement the pasta bases. Consider a classic tomato-based marinara, a fragrant basil pesto, and a creamy mushroom sauce to provide a spectrum of flavors to suit every palate. Then you could provide toppings like sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, chorizo, bacon bits, fresh basil and different types of cheese for your friends to pick from.
The beauty of this pasta bar concept lies in its versatility, making it perfect for accommodating picky eaters and friends with dietary restrictions. Everyone gets to craft their own pasta masterpiece, ensuring a personalized dining experience. How good!
Sundae Station
Oh, the pure childhood joy of indulging in a sundae! Why not sprinkle some of that nostalgic excitement onto your girls’ night by crafting your very own sundae station?
All you need are some adorable sundae glasses, an assortment of toppings, delectable sauces, and, of course, the star of the show—ice cream. It’s as simple as that!
The beauty of this idea lies in its simplicity and the joy it brings. So if your girls are all about that dessert life, you definitely need to invite them round for an ice cream sundae night.
DIY Bagels
Mmm, who doesn’t love a bagel?
If you’re on the lookout for an effortlessly enjoyable girls’ night food idea, look no further than the Bagel Potluck. I have tried and tested having a bagel potluck with my girlfriends and I can honestly say, hand on my heart, that it is such a good food idea for a girl’s night. As the host of this girls night, I found it to be super low stress and very minimal admin. Really all you need to do is toast some bagels, lay out the toppings and you’re good to go. How chill is that!?
As the host you can provide the bagels and a couple of the key toppings like cream cheese. Then encourage your friends to bring along their go-to bagel toppings to add into the mix. Lastly throw in a couple of drinks (mimosa’s always go down well) and you’ve got the perfect little sit down foodie get together.
Fondue Party
Fondues are the perfect girl’s night snack for those colder months, where you all want to do is snuggle up and have a cozy, feel-good girls night in. The nice thing about fondues is that they effortlessly double as both a snack and a delightful activity. You could totally spend an evening chatting away, enjoying a few drinks and dipping snacks in the fondue. So if you’re wanting to focus on relaxing and catching up, a fondue is the perfect snack element + activity to add to your girl’s night.
And here’s the magic of fondues—there are so many more options beyond the classics. If you’re anything like me, you hear the term fondue and genuinely only a cheese or chocolate fondue comes to mind. But, forget what you thought you knew about fondues because, trust me, there’s a whole universe out there. Honestly my mind was blown when I started doing some research! Turns out things like pizza fondue, caramel fondue and peanut butter fondue exist. Wild!
Popcorn bar
If you’re having a movie night, then a popcorn bar is the perfect girl’s night food idea for you! It’s a super easy idea that your friends are sure to love!
Here’s how it’ll work:
- First your friends grab a brown paper bag.
- Then they scoop in their plain, unflavoured popcorn base
- Next they shake in their favourite seasonings/coatings
- Then they add in their choice of toppings e.g. pretzels, M&Ms, marshmallows etc.
- Finally they close up the bag, give it a good shake and then enjoy!
If you’re looking to level up your layout and make your popcorn bar look super professional, check out these rustic chalkboard style signs and labels.
Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie boards are a must if you’re wanting to have a classy girl’s night. They pair perfectly with wine or bubbles and are the perfect snacky centrepiece for your get together.
Crafting a charcuterie board is also not only quick, effortless and cooking-free, but can also be a visually stunning addition to your soirée if arranged with a touch of intention. With all the variety they have on them they are definitely an easy crowd pleaser.
Here’s a best friend bucket list worthy tip to elevate the fun: involve your friends! Consider hosting a themed potluck charcuterie board night for your next girls’ gathering. Ask each friend to bring a different themed charcuterie board to the evening… you’ll be amazed by the creativity and variety that unfolds.
Build Your Own Pizza
Pizza, the timeless and foolproof choice for a girls’ night! It’s the ultimate go-to, a crowd-pleaser that has yet to meet its match in universal appeal. Genuinely, I am yet to meet someone that doesn’t enjoy a slice of pizza or two.
And here’s a fun twist to take your pizza night to the next level: homemade pizza dough. Not only does it add an extra layer of flavor and satisfaction, but it can also presents the opportunity for a little bit of competition. Why settle for an ordinary circular or square pizza, when you can challenge each other to make the most creative shape? The most creative pizza wins (obviously).
Or, if you and your girlfriends are all about the sweet stuff and love that dessert life, don’t feel the need to stick to a classic savoury pizza. Have a dessert pizza night! Make a sweet dough or cookie dough base, slap down some jam or Nutella and then go wild with all your desserty toppings! Yum 😋
Whether you’ve opted for a hands-on D.I.Y approach, a build-your-own concept, or have crafted a visually stunning spread, these girls’ night food ideas are bound to leave a lasting impression. Get ready for a great night with great friends feasting on delicious food, really what more could you want.
Which one of these 8 girls night food ideas are you going to try next? Let us know in the comments.
