Looking for catering ideas for your next birthday event? You have come to the right place! When it comes to your birthday party, your celebration should be as smooth and stress-free as possible. Therefore, it is essential to choose an experienced and trustworthy San Diego party catering company. By choosing the best birthday party catering team, your event will come to life. It may even exceed your expectations!
Depending on your preferences, you may want a more casual, low-key celebration. Or, you may want a multi-course meal with a beautiful centerpiece as the highlight of your event. This is why it is important to book an experienced catering company. With the right team on your side, your party will be executed with style and creative vision.
Below are 12 Birthday Party Catering ideas to inspire you for your upcoming celebration.
Beverages for Your Birthday Party Catering
A Variety of Exotic Shakes/Drinks/Juices
Need to please a wide variety of age groups? Try a beverage menu that consists of unique mocktails. Or, step it up a notch and add gourmet ice-cream topped shakes. These colorful drinks, paired to match the theme, will be a playful addition to any event. For your featured menu item, consider adding a signature birthday drink named after yourself. Your guests will love it!
High Tea
Ideal for Spring birthdays, high tea creates a refined atmosphere for small groups. For fun, encourage your guests to come dressed in their finest attire. Once they arrive, your guests will sample an array of petite sandwiches, tarts, and pastries with their tea. Consider a tea menu with various options, such as herbal and fruit-infused brews. Also, be sure to serve a balance of savory and sweet food items.
Coffee Bar
With the rising popularity of small cafes, why not have a coffee bar at your catered birthday event? Think about providing cafe-staples such as nitro, cold-brew, and dairy-free choices. This will give guests the flexibility of several options. If possible, have the coffee bar provided by your caterer, or from a local coffee shop. Make sure to have an expert barista running the show. This way, your guests will be thrilled to order coffee to their liking.
Popular Appetizer Options
Finger Foods
With a big and social crowd, we encourage serving finger foods and bite-sized portions. This way, you will make it convenient for guests who like to mingle. Additionally, smaller serving will enable guests to try a bit of everything. Try to portion servings in individual cups, as opposed to stationed bowls. If you do, your guests will be free to move around the party.
Taco Bar & Mini Margaritas
Who doesn’t love tacos? These Mexican staples are a great option for birthday party catering. With endless toppings and combinations, tacos are always an excellent choice for parties. Add mini margaritas and you have an instant crowd-pleaser.
Birthday Party Catering Crowd Pleasers
Chef’s Table
Does your catering company have an imaginative chef? If so, ask if the chef would be willing to conduct a hands-on demonstration of a favorite dish. This way, guests can see the food prepared, and connect through the immersive, shared experience. It is both interactive and appealing to the senses!
BBQ
BBQs are a great option for a Summertime celebration. Consider an outdoor BBQ featuring a smoked dry rub brisket, pulled pork, and shrimp on the barbie. Pair it with local craft beer on tap or lemonade. This way, you have the perfect combination for your summer birthday party catering event.
Seafood Boil
Want guests to bond over great food and conversation? If so, a seafood boil may be just what you need. Start with fresh seafood and ingredients like corn, potatoes, and andouille sausage. Add some aromatic cajun spices and your guests will crowd around! This is an excellent option for casual, low-key events. It is both delicious and fun activity for all guests. Pair it with signature sweet tea, a Southern classic.
Hawaiian Luau
Another option to consider for a large, casual event is a Hawaiian Luau-themed birthday party. By smoking a whole Kalua pig smoked in tea leaves for hours, it becomes a tender, flavorful entree. Add pillowy Portuguese Sweet Bread, baked Mahi Mahi, and fresh Tuna Poke to round out the menu. To create the right environment, consider decorative hibiscus flowers, pineapples, and fruity cocktails. As the overall theme of a Luau is to entertain a large gathering and enjoy a feast, Luaus create the perfect environment of bringing people together.
Cultural Menu Favorites
International Cuisine
When hiring a caterer, it’s important to find a company with a wide range. For example, your caterer should have expertise in different cultural cuisines. This way, it will help to create unique dining experiences. Instead of staple foods, why not serve Korean BBQ, or Halal Chicken and Rice? Consider a mobile bar as well, such as a Michelada and oyster station. Or, add a cart that serves an array of tequila-based cocktails. This puts the food and beverages in a centralized location. It ensures your guests won’t miss any moments during your event.
Oktoberfest
Celebrate the fall with an Oktoberfest-themed celebration. Greet guests with themed hats and their own custom beer steins. So that guests have a memento of your event, consider a specialty photo booth! Menu essentials to consider are bratwurst + sauerkraut, schnitzel, and Bavarian pretzels. You can even serve various German beers on tap! To go all-out, consider hiring a traditional Bavarian band as the live entertainment. This will take the ambiance of your Oktoberfest-themed event to the next level.
Italian
A hearty winter pasta themed birthday is a crowd-pleaser. For example, try hearty dishes such as Baked Ziti, Lemon-Basil Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Spaghetti, Carbonara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna. Pair with a wine tasting menu and bruschetta appetizers.
Final Thoughts About Birthday Party Catering
The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. An experienced catering company will be able to tailor an entire event package that best fits your needs. And our expertise extends beyond catering. For example, if you need linens, decor, and china, you will benefit from an all-inclusive package.
The catering service you choose to work with should be able to help you assemble your event team. As an established caterer, we will provide you with connections to popular vendors. We at Personal Touch Dining strive to provide our clients with all the help they need to bring their ideas to life.
Let us create a special birthday party catering menu that you’ll remember for years to come. We’ll do the heavy lifting for you to focus on enjoying the event itself. That is our promise to you!
