Article: Baby Shower Food Ideas That Don't Require Cooking
Baby Shower Food Ideas That Don't Require Cooking
Hosting a baby shower does not mean spending two days cooking. The best shower menus are made of fresh, simple foods that you assemble instead of cook, served in individual portions so the table stays pretty and guests can eat while they open gifts. Here is a full no cook baby shower menu you can put together in an afternoon.
1. Fruit Cups
Fruit cups are the easiest win on any shower table. Layer strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi and pineapple in clear cups so all the colors show, and add a mini fork. They are light, fresh and great for guests who are skipping the heavier food.
2. Salad Cups
Buy pre washed greens and toppings and build salads right in individual cups. A little dressing bottle on the side keeps everything crisp until someone is ready to eat.
3. Sandwiches Wrapped in Deli Paper
Pick up croissant sandwiches or wraps from your favorite deli or grocery store, cut them in half, and wrap each one in printed deli paper tied with twine. Store bought suddenly looks like a cafe and guests can grab one without needing a plate.
4. Charcuterie Cups
Charcuterie is all assembly and no cooking. Fill individual cups with meats, cheese, crackers and fruit and you have the most popular thing on the table.
5. Mini Pizza Boxes
For a fun twist, fill mini pizza boxes with a slice of store bought pizza, a few cookies or a little snack mix. They also work perfectly as a take home treat.
6. Parfait Cups for Dessert
Instead of baking, layer store bought pound cake or yogurt with berries and whipped cream in parfait cups. Make them the morning of the shower and keep them in the fridge until it is time for dessert.
7. A Popcorn Bar
A popcorn bar costs very little and looks great in photos. Pop a big batch, set out a few toppings like sprinkles, mini marshmallows and candy in the shower colors, and let guests fill their own cups.
8. Favors Guests Will Love
Baby carriage favor boxes filled with chocolates or candy are the sweetest finishing touch, and they double as decor when you set one at each place.
Macarons in a clear favor box are another favorite. Choose macaron colors that match your theme, pink, blue or neutral, and they look like they came from a bakery.
A Simple No Cook Menu for 25 Guests
Plan on 25 fruit cups, 25 salad cups, 25 to 30 wrapped sandwich halves, 25 charcuterie cups, 25 parfaits, a popcorn bar, and 25 favor boxes. Everything can be assembled the morning of the shower and nothing needs an oven.
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Give yourself two to three weeks before the shower so your supplies arrive with time to spare. Find everything in this post in our shop, and send us a message if you need help with quantities.
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