If you’re planning a baby shower, you might feel overwhelmed with the food choices. After all, it’s no secret that guests look forward to the food at a party more than any other attraction. So you may have gathered up some adorable decorations and fun games, but now you need to settle on an array of food and desserts to please a crowd. So what kind of food is best to serve at a baby shower?
Your best bet is to serve a variety of finger foods. With bite-sized food offerings, your guests won’t have to worry about how they’re going to eat and play games, catch up with family and friends, and watch the mom-to-be open all of the adorable baby gifts. If you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve gathered up the most delicious appetizers, salad, sandwiches, and delectable desserts. Here are 50 baby shower catering ideas:
Appetizers & Hors D’Oeurves
This arrangement features succulent pineapple crafted into the shape of a rocking horse, teddy bear and carriage, strawberries covered in pink white chocolate, zesty orange slices, and so much more. It’s perfect for a baby shower for a little girl.
2. Congratulations Indulgence Platter
Fresh strawberries, grapes, and chocolate-dipped strawberries make up the center of this delectable platter. It also includes rich, airy cheesecakes topped with everything from fresh fruit to chocolate dipped fruit.
These bite-sized pastry puffs are filled with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling that’s downright addictive. The filling is made with onion, chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and chives.
4. Easy Addicting Crab Cake Bites
These delicious crab cake bites are quick and easy to make. They’re packed with flavor, with ingredients including lump crab, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, mayo, and more.
5. Mini Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Potatoes
These fun and light mini spinach and artichoke stuffed potatoes are the perfect party appetizer. They’re made with mini potatoes, Neufchatel cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese.
These sriracha deviled eggs kick up the heat of regular deviled eggs with the addition of sriracha and paprika. With the extra heat, they are truly “devilish” and are totally addictive and pop-in-your-mouth-able.
These baked potato bites are loaded with cheddar cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. They’re everything you love about a loaded baked potato with all the toppings, just in a bite-sized package.
These zucchini garlic bites combine shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a bunch of fresh herbs. They’re served with a tasty marinara dipping sauce for an Italian-inspired twist.
9. Beet and Avocado Tartine with Perfect Instant Pot Beets
Whole wheat bread is topped with cooked beets, avocado, and a handful of arugula. Not only does it look beautiful, but it’s also extremely tasty with the combination of creamy avocado and bright vinegar-soaked beets.
10. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These buffalo chicken meatballs are a lighter and easier to eat alternative to wings. Even better, you can make them right in the slow cooker with ground chicken, Panko bread crumbs, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and spices.
11. Balsamic Glazed Steak Skewers with Kale and Roasted Tomatoes
Served with toothpicks, these steak skewers encompass the perfect steakhouse meal in just one bite. They’re made with sirloin filet, balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, kale, and garlic.
12. Polenta Squares with Blueberry and Corn Relish
Baked polenta squares are cooled and then topped with a delectable relish made from blueberry and fresh corn. The polenta squares have a good flavor, and that oregano addition is a must, truly. The relish is fresh tasting, sweet, salty, and a little bit spicy.
13. Mushroom Bruschetta with Gruyere and Thyme
This mushroom bruschetta is rich, savory, and comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s made with slices of baguette topped with gruyere cheese, crimini mushrooms, shallot, and garlic.
These easy-to-make soft pretzels are stuffed with mini hot dogs and cheese. They come out fluffy and delicious, with pretzel dough made from scratch, mini cocktail wieners, and slices of American cheese.
15. Party Potatoes Pave Bites with Cheese Sauce
Potato Pave is made from layered scalloped potatoes. They feature a super crisp exterior with an inside that melts in your mouth. To make them even more delectable, they’re served with an easy cheese sauce.
16. Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites
These zucchini bites are topped with hummus, diced roasted red peppers, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh flat-leaf parsley. The rounds are cooked until just tender for the perfect bite.
Salads & Sides
17. Asian Slaw
This salad is easy to make ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. It’s made with a cashew miso dressing, cabbage, peppers, scallions, cilantro, fresh basil, peanuts, and peach slices.
18. Broccoli Salad
Made with bacon, sunflower seeds, cranberries, cheddar cheese, and a dressing made from mayo and sour cream, this broccoli salad is a true crowd-pleaser. It’s a simple and refreshing side dish your guests will gobble up.
19. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Shaved brussels sprouts, cranberries, sunflower seeds, Parmesan cheese, apple, and a mustard maple dressing make up this delicious salad. It’s packed with flavor your guests will love.
20. Quick and Easy Pasta Salad
This fresh and easy pasta salad features bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, scallions, olives, fresh mozzarella, and a simple homemade dressing made with vinegar, pepperoncini juice, and olive oil. It’s bright, fresh, and flavorful.
This one-dish pasta salad features orzo, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, basil, and a tangy Italian dressing. It’s packed with flavor and takes just 15 minutes to throw together.
22. Lemon and Herb Couscous Salad
This light and healthy couscous salad features a simple lemon vinaigrette, cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts, raisins, and herbs. It’s packed with texture and flavor and is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Soba noodles, red bell peppers, carrots, green onions, zucchini, cucumber, sesame seeds are tossed in a sesame lime ginger dressing that’s simply divine. The result is a hearty salad that works as a side dish or even a main meal.
24. Taco Salad
This easy taco salad recipe is made a bit more on the lighter side with ground turkey, black beans, Mexican-style corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, and a Greek yogurt dressing. It’s both fresh and filling.
25. Cobb Salad
This salad is loaded with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, bacon, boiled eggs, creamy avocado, and crumbled blue cheese. It also includes a recipe for a quick and easy balsamic vinaigrette that’s tangy and sweet.
Sandwiches & Sliders
These Italian sandwich sliders feature three kinds of salami, melted provolone, and banana peppers that provide a tangy kick. They’re made on Hawaiian rolls that are so sweet and soft, they’re hard to resist.
27. Crispy Chicken Parm Sliders
These chicken parm sandwiches will be a hit at your shower. They feature dinner rolls covered in a seasoned butter-parmesan sauce filled with crispy chicken strips, marinara sauce, and melted provolone.
28. Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Sliced deli chicken, colby jack or sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing are layered in Hawaiian sweet rolls covered in a savory butter sauce. They’ll quickly become a favorite at your shower.
29. French Pressed Sandwich Bites
These French pressed sandwich bites feature three different flavor varieties for your guests to enjoy. They’re made with a large ciabatta loaf, cream cheese, cucumber, baby spinach, grated carrot, smoked salmon, and more.
30. Baked Roast Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce
These roast beef sliders are slightly spicy and super cheesy. Loaded with horseradish sauce, roast beef, three types of cheese, and a Worchestershire sauce marinade, they’ll make a big impression at your gathering.
31. Turkey BLT Croissant Sandwich
This turkey sandwich features deli turkey, buttery croissants, plenty of bacon, juicy tomatoes, mayo, and a hefty amount of avocado. It’s hearty, delicious, and a total crowd-pleaser.
Slightly spicy, creamy, and tangy, these beef tenderloin sliders make the perfect party appetizers. They’re made with beef tenderloin, slider buns, and a homemade horseradish sauce.
33. Mini Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches
The Hot Brown sandwich is a popular open-face sandwich served at the Brown hotel near the Kentucky Derby racetrack. This recipe recreates the treat made with deli-sliced turkey, Roma tomatoes, cooked bacon, and a creamy sauce made with butter, milk, Parmesan cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese.
34. Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches
Muffuletta sandwiches are a quintessential favorite in New Orleans. They’re loaded with salami, provolone cheese, sliced mortadella or ham, mozzarella cheese, capicola, and a tangy olive salad.
Two slices of sourdough bread are topped with pesto sauce, oven-roasted turkey breast, turkey bacon, provolone cheese, and sundried tomatoes. Served warm, it’s toasty, flavorful, and perfect for a party.
36. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Philly cheesesteak sliders are made with thinly sliced steak, cooked peppers, onions, and Provolone cheese. Slider buns are packed with ooey-gooey melted cheese and all the flavors of Philadelphia cheesecake in bite-sized form.
These easy BBQ chicken sliders are made with chicken thighs and a simple homemade barbecue sauce. Served with a refreshing coleslaw, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing meal.
38. Italian Stromboli Sandwich
This easy stromboli recipe uses store-bought pizza dough to create this Italian classic. It’s stuffed with pepperoni and sharp cheddar cheese and topped with olive oil and Italian seasoning.
39. Cuban Sliders
Hawaiian rolls are loaded with ham, pulled pork, mustard sauce, cheese, and pickles, making these sliders the ultimate party sandwich. The key ingredient is a tangy mustard sauce made from mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and melted butter.
Desserts
40. Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
This strawberry mousse is made with only three ingredients: strawberries, granulated sugar, and cream. First, you puree the sliced strawberries and sugar, then add the cream and beat until stiff peaks form for a thick and tasty mouse.
41. Mini Vanilla Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
These tasty bite-sized treats combine two amazing desserts: cheesecake and creme brulee. Each treat consists of a graham cracker crust, rich, creamy cheesecake, and creme brulee topping made from caramelized sugar.
42. Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
No-bake, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with Oreos, this dessert is quickly going to become your go-to party favorite. It’s made with a block of cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar, vanilla, and a whole lot of Oreo cookies.
43. Lemon Drop Glazed Mini Cupcakes
These tasty bites combine a lemon cake mix with vanilla pudding, eggs, sour cream, and milk. Once baked, the bites are inverted and topped with an easy lemon glaze for a simply delicious dessert.
For a shower for a baby boy, choose these blue velvet cupcakes made with cocoa powder and blue food coloring. Top with a homemade cream cheese frosting to make these cupcakes even sweeter.
45. Sprinkle Cheesecake Cookie Cups
Can’t decide if you want to serve cookies or cheesecake? With this recipe, you can have both. Chocolate chip cookies are baked in muffin liners and topped with cheesecake made from cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
Chewy and gooey, these bite-sized desserts are sure to delight your guests. They’re made with fluffy homemade marshmallows topped with buttery caramel and topped in a sweet chocolate coating.
47. Apple Pie Bites
Made with store-bought crescent rolls, light brown sugar, apple pie spice, chopped pecans, and Granny Smith apples, these bites taste like just the real thing. Even better, you can whip up these tasty apple bites in under 30 minutes.
48. New Orleans Raspberry Filled Beignets
Deep-fried, pillowy beignets are filled with raspberry jam and topped with powdered sugar for the perfect dessert your guest will gobble up. These tasty treats will transport your guests right to New Orleans.
49. Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars
These blueberry pie bars feature a cookie crust, a coating made from slivered almonds, a blueberry filling, and a two-ingredient glaze topping. Plus, they’re vegan so even your plant-based guests can enjoy them.
Perfect for a shower for a baby girl, these strawberry whoopie pies are made from scratch with strawberry gelatin and fresh strawberries. They’re filled with a marshmallow buttercream filling for plenty of sweetness.
These delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and desserts will keep your guests satisfied throughout your baby shower. Even better, with bite-size food options such as these, your guests will feel free for even more celebration and merrymaking.
