Children's Party Food Boxes Ideas

Published: 1.7.22

Updated: 25.7.24

If you are looking for some inspiration for your child's next party, here are some great ideas for children's party food boxes!

Themes

• Pizza Party
• Movie Night
• Picnic
• Beach Party
• Carnival

Pizza Party

Include some mini pizzas in your child's party food box! You can even get creative and make some fun pizza toppings like pepperoni hearts or mini marshmallows.

Check out - 212 Kids Birthday Party Ideas Cheatsheet (Downloadable PDF)

Movie Night

Popcorn is always a hit at parties, so why not include it in your child's party food box? You can even get creative and make some fun popcorn flavors like chocolate or caramel.

Picnic

Pack up some sandwiches, fruits, and snacks in a picnic basket and let your child's imagination run wild!

Beach Party

Don't forget the sunscreen! Include some healthy snacks and drinks in your child's party food box, like fruits and vegetable sticks with dip, water bottles, and more.

Carnival

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, and snow cones are always a hit at carnivals! Include these sweet treats in your child's party food box for a fun and festive treat.

Sandwich selection

For a fun and easy party food, fill some lunchboxes or paper bags with a variety of sandwiches.

Bear in mind the age of the kids these are being served to and go for staple favourites such as:

• Peanut butter and jelly
• Cheese and pickle
• Ham and cheese
• Tuna mayo
• Egg mayo
• Chicken salad
• Chocolate and banana

If you want to get really creative, turn the sandwiches into different shapes, animal, etc. - these are bound to go down a storm!

Side selection

If kids had it their way, they would live off of snacks, so that would always be something to include when putting together a party food box for them. Try these:

• Crisps
• Popcorn
• Pretzels
• Nuts
• Fruit snacks
• Vegetable sticks with dip
• Cheese cubes
• Crackers

For a healthier option, you could also include some fruit and vegetable sticks in the mix.

Cake selection

Who doesn't love cake?! Here are some fun ideas to include in your child's party food box:

• Cupcakes
• Cookies
• Brownies
• Mini pies
• Fruit tarts

There are endless possibilities when it comes to cake, so let your imagination run wild! Just make sure to include a variety of options to please everyone.

Treat selection

For a special treat, include some of these in your child's party food box:

• Candy
• Chocolate
• Gum
• Lollipops
• Temporary tattoos
• Stickers

Treats don't have to come in the form of food; stickers, temporary tattoos, a small toy, or some form of stationery (pen/pencil, eraser, etc.)should do the trick!

Hot food selection

If you're looking to include some hot food options in your child's party food box, these are some great ideas:

• Mini pizzas
• Chicken nuggets
• Fish fingers
• Mini quiches
• Mini burgers
• Ham/cheese toasties
• Sausage rolls

Just remember to include some napkins or wet wipes for the inevitable mess!

Drink selection

No party is complete without some drinks, so make sure to include some in your child's party food box. Water, juice, and soda are always crowd pleasers, but you could also get creative and make some fun drinks like punches or smoothies. Just make sure to have a variety of options to please everyone.

Nutritional Information

Handy Tips & Tricks:

Catering to a room full of 6-year olds can be daunting because everyone will have an opinion on what and how much they want to eat or drink.

The key is to provide a variety of options so that there is something for everyone.

Check in with the birthday kid; they may have certain ideas of what they want on the day and that is a really good place to start... after all, everyone will be there because of them!

Think outside the "food box" - not everything has to come in a box or container. If you're stuck for ideas, ask around or do a quick search online.

There are tons of great ideas out there to help make your child's party food box the best one yet!

It is also a good idea to check in with other parents regarding any allergies, intolerances, or picky eaters before finalising any food selections. This will help avoid any drama on the day of the party.

Allergy-Friendly and Dietary-Specific Food Boxes

Ensuring all children at the party can enjoy the food is crucial. Here are some tips and ideas for creating allergy-friendly and dietary-specific food boxes:

Gluten-Free Options

For children with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, include:

• Gluten-free mini pizzas with gluten-free dough.
• Gluten-free sandwiches with bread made from rice, corn, or other gluten-free grains.
• Gluten-free snacks like rice cakes, gluten-free crackers, and vegetable sticks with gluten-free dips.
• Gluten-free desserts such as brownies made with almond flour or gluten-free cupcakes.

Dairy-Free Options

For children who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, consider:

• Dairy-free mini pizzas with vegan cheese.
• Dairy-free sandwiches with fillings like hummus, avocado, or grilled chicken.
• Dairy-free snacks like fruit cups, vegetable sticks, and dairy-free popcorn.
• Dairy-free desserts such as fruit sorbet, dairy-free cookies, or brownies made with dairy-free chocolate.

Nut-Free Options

For children with nut allergies, ensure no cross-contamination by including:

• Nut-free mini pizzas and sandwiches with safe ingredients.
• Nut-free snacks like pretzels, popcorn, cheese cubes, and vegetable sticks with safe dips.
• Nut-free desserts such as nut-free cupcakes, cookies, and fruit-based treats.

Vegan Options

For children following a vegan diet, include:

• Vegan mini pizzas with plant-based cheese and toppings.
• Vegan sandwiches with fillings like hummus, grilled vegetables, or avocado.
• Vegan snacks like vegetable sticks with guacamole, fruit cups, and vegan crackers.
• Vegan desserts such as fruit sorbet, vegan cookies, and brownies made with plant-based ingredients.

General Tips for Allergy-Friendly Food Boxes

Here are some general tips to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all children:

• Label each food box with the child's name and any dietary restrictions to avoid mix-ups.
• Use separate preparation areas and utensils for allergy-friendly food to prevent cross-contamination.
• Communicate with parents beforehand to understand any specific dietary needs or allergies.
• Consider including a note with each food box listing the ingredients used, to provide peace of mind to parents and children.

Wrapping Up:

Creating a children's party food box is a great way to ensure that everyone will have something to eat and drink on the big day.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to what you can include, so let your imagination run wild!

Just make sure to provide a variety of options for kids of all ages and dietary needs. If you're stuck for ideas, ask around or do a quick search online - the internet is full of ideas of what to include in a party food box!

All in all, party food boxes are a fun and easy way to give your guests something to snack on without having to worry about anything else. Plus, they’re the perfect way to show off your creative side!

Have you ever tried making party food boxes? If so, we would love to hear about your experience in the comments below.