Big Day, Little Bites! 20 Fun Food Ideas For Your Wedding's Kid Table
If you're braving a bevy of little ones at your wedding, it's probably a good idea to also come up with a kid-friendly menu to please their palates. While we've been to many weddings where the kids' meal involved a whopping plate of chicken fingers and fries, we encourage you to think outside that box (or should we say bucket?) to create a modern menu that is sure to delight your little guests and might just leave your big ones a little jealous. Keep clicking for 20 petite (and fun!) food options — from heart-shaped panini pops to an old-fashioned popcorn bar — that aren't short on style.
French Fry Cones
French fries with various dipping sauces are interactive and delicious. Source: Hostess With the Mostess
Waffle Cone Fruit Cup With Vanilla Cream
Jamie Cooks It Up made these beautiful waffle cone fruit cups with vanilla cream. Source: Jamie Cooks it Up
Mini Hot Dogs
Mini hot dogs from Peter Callahan's cookbook, Bite by Bite: 100 Stylish Little Plates You Can Make For Any Party. Source: Mel Barlow for Bridal Guide
Mini Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers made for tiny mouths. Source: Martha Stewart
Fruits and Veggies
Veggie sticks and fruit look much more appealing when served in minicups with dip and on skewers. Source: Annie's Eats
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Minimeatballs topped with spaghetti and tomato sauce from Peter Callahan's cookbook, Bite by Bite: 100 Stylish Little Plates You Can Make For Any Party. Source: Mel Barlow for Bridal Guide
S'More Pops
Kate of And Everything Sweet created these s'more pops for a camping party, but they would work equally well for an outdoor wedding. Source: And Everything Sweet
Mini Mac and Cheese Pies
Mac and cheese is always a kid crowd-pleaser! Source: The Curvy Carrot
Milk and Cookies
Individual milk and cookies are made for kids of all ages. Source: Martha Stewart Weddings
Panini Pops
Heart-shaped grilled cheese panini pops are perfect for a wedding kids' table. Source: Panini Happy
PB&J Sushi
Cait Jensen of A Bicycle Built For 2 created easy, but adorable peanut butter and jelly sushi. Source: A Bicycle Built for 2
Old-Fashioned Popcorn Bar
Seasonings, candy, peanuts, pretzels, and more make for an interactive popcorn experience. Source: Hostess With the Mostess
Fluffernutter Sundae
This Fluffernutter sundae "starts out with a sweet marshmallow-filled chocolate candy, then I top it with a tiny scoop of creamy peanut butter ice cream, hot fudge, and marshmallow cream with a mini Reese’s cup on top. In a word: yum," says Darla of Bakingdom. Source: Bakingdom
French Fry Bar
French fries get the high-class treatment with a sauce-filled bar. Source: Jill Thomas Photography
Takeout — to Stay
Snacking out of a Chinese food container?! What kid wouldn't love that? Source: Wiley Valentine
A Lightened-Up Potato Bar
Mini potato skins are perfect savory nibbles for little hands. Source: Lauren Hendrickson
Pop!
A popcorn bar makes for fun grab-and-go party food. Source: Le Partie Sugar
Make Fruit Fun
Muffin- or cupcake-tin liners can accommodate more than just sweet treats. Fill them with fruit for a healthy, kid-friendly snack. Source: Sara Westbrook Photography
Everything's Better on a Stick
Put your toothpicks to the test and see how many apps, salads, and sweets you can turn into finger food! Source: Lauren Hendrickson
Filling, Fun Flatbreads
A sophisticated take on pizza, flatbreads are sure to be a hit with the kiddie crowd and can easily be customized to complement the adult offerings. Source: Keren Precel Events