Children and birthday parties go hand-in-hand. It is a chance for them to invite their classmates over and have a lot of fun. Some kids even consider birthday parties as a competition of sorts.

Parents beware, you may be tasked with outdoing the latest party. If you really do a great job, you could become the mom whose parties set the standard.

Birthday foods are an important aspect of organizing a birthday party. Create a menu that coincides with the theme of the party.

For the creative party planner, this will be a piece of cake, no pun intended. Don’t forget to ask parents to notify you of any food allergies. Have a variety of item so everyone will have something to eat.

Continue reading for these eight birthday party food ideas that are sure to be a hit.

1. Custom Birthday Cake

No birthday party is complete without a birthday cake. If you’re having a themed birthday party based on your child’s favorite movie, a custom cake is required. Character cakes are the highlight of the party especially if they taste as good as they look.

Being able to make amazing memories doesn’t have to break the bank. Bake a cake with your child’s favorite fruit filling. Top it off with themed cake decorations from the local party store.

If the budget allows, splurge on a multi-tier work of art. Make sure the baker you hire has usage rights to create the cake. The last thing you want is to post pictures on social media and get flagged for copyright infringement.

2. Include a Cupcake Decorating Contest

Cupcakes and candy bars are perfect for a birthday party. Instead of having a traditional birthday cake, consider a candy bar and cupcake decorating activity.

Candy bars are easy to construct. Make some color-themed candy apples and display them around containers of kid’s favorite candies. You can also include a chocolate fountain for marshmallows.

Before you let the kids loose on the candy bar, bring out some homemade cupcakes. Let the kiddies release their inner cupcake decorator skills. Provide items like icing, candy sprinkles, and Gummy Bear candy.

3. Have a Cooking Demo with Birthday Foods

Another fun birthday party food idea is a cooking demonstration. These are great for small gatherings and sleepovers. Instead of giving the kids cereal and milk, let them help prepare breakfast.

Invest in some character shaped molds and stencils. Allow the kids to help with mixing the batter. Let them choose their favorite mold or they can opt for regular round pancakes.

As you cook the pancakes have the kids set the table. When the pancakes are done they can use the stencils to decorate the pancakes. Powdered sugar, chocolate syrup, and icing can be used to create their designs.

Top the breakfast off with a choice toppings, fresh fruit, milk, and juice.

4. Pizza is Always a Hit

Pizza is always a hit, especially if you go to an event center like Chuck E. Cheese’s. Leave the hard work to the professionals while providing a safe fun environment for the children. These amusement centers usually offer the option to choose two or three different types of pizza.

You don’t have to go to a party place to provide pizza. Most pizza places will provide pizzas at a low cost, and they also deliver.

You can create combinations to appease all of your guests without breaking the bank.

5. Put Hot Dogs and Burgers on the Grille

Backyard barbecues during the summertime mean waterslides and water gun fights. Fire-up the grille and put on some hot dogs and hamburgers. Provide all the fixings so the kids can have their sandwiches just as they like them.

Throw in some potato chips and baked beans and you’re set until it’s time to bring out the cake.

With the party idea for kids, you can invite the parents of your guest and make it a family affair. They can help keep the kids in line and also with the clean-up at the end.

6. Have Plenty of Finger Foods

Birthday foods don’t have to include a lot of heavy food. Kid’s party food can include finger foods and vegetable trays.

Believe it or not some kids enjoy carrot sticks, cucumbers, and celery sticks. Provide a variety of dipping sauces and dressings. Cheese and crackers are a good accompaniment. For meat, consider sliced pepperoni and salami, meatballs and sliced hotdogs on a toothpick.

7. Make a Taco Bar

Taco bars for kid menu ideas are fun for any age party. You can have beef, chicken, seafood and pork tacos or fajitas. Prepare the bar with all the trimmings and include crunchy and soft taco shells.

Go all out and serve with the best side dishes. Your guests can explore the wonderful tastes of cilantro-lime rice, salsa coleslaw, grilled corn, and squash soup.

Carry the theme out with the breaking of a pinata and Mexican dance demonstration.

8. Boneless and Bone-in Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are a universal food choice. Almost every child loves a good chicken wing. For a children’s party, you can choose between boneless or bone-in wings. Your local sports bar is a great place to find a wide variety.

On the party invitation as the invitees to provide the favorite sauce when they RSVP. When you’re budgeting for your party determine how many wings to order for each guest. You also should factor in the cost of extra sauces.

When serving ranch and blue cheese dressing, you can purchase extra bottles at the grocery store.

Next, decide what sides will go with the wings. Determine if you want heavy sides or if chips and veggies will be enough.

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Do our birthday foods have you excited about planning your next kid’s party? Your child’s party is sure to be the talk of the school come Monday if you get it right.

Friends, games, and lots of food is a recipe for a great event. Click here to check out our ideas for your next celebration.