21 Unique Rainbow Food Ideas For Your Next Gathering (2024)

Bright and punchy rainbow foods are the best thing for a pride celebration, family gathering, or kids’ birthday party! Each dish is as eye-catching as it is delicious and fun to make, in the bargain! Bring a bit of extra joy to the dinner table with some of these unique rainbow food ideas. 

We at Peerspace put together this list to help you create lasting fun memories with the special people in your life. Not only do we come up with food and activity ideas, but we also have one of the nation’s largest collections of party spaces for birthdays, pride celebrations, and family reunions! As you browse our rainbow food ideas, think about the many spaces we have on hand for such an event!

1. Keep it fresh with rainbow fruit kabobs

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Let’s start with one of the simplest yet most eye-catching rainbow food ideas around: fruit kabobs! All you need are wooden skewers and the fruit of your choice. Each color comes from the fruit you pick. Blue from blueberries, strawberries or cherries for red, purple blackberries, orange tangerine slices, yellow banana or mango chunks, green apple or kiwi slices…You can serve them fresh, with a whipped cream dip, or even glaze them before serving! 

2. Go sophisticated with Tuscan-style roasted asparagus

For a more robust rainbow food idea that’s an excellent side or standalone dish, think about Tuscan-style roasted asparagus. The dish takes less than an hour to make, from preparation to taking it out of the oven. Rich red tomatoes, green asparagus, and white pine nuts create a triple-colored ensemble that’s a nice, savory break from the many sweets a rainbow party tends to have!

3. Wow them with rainbow sushi rolls

Bright red salmon or tuna, white rice, orange carrots, and green cucumber come together as vibrant rainbow sushi rolls. For an added creative touch, you can even add food coloring to the rice! Sushi can be tricky to make and is one of the most popular ideas for cooking classes.

Did you know that Peerspace offers many venues for a private or group cooking class? From private kitchens to rental restaurants, we have fully equipped venues for rainbow sushi-making classes with an expert chef!

4. Go sweet and savory with watermelon salad with feta

Bring sweet and savory together with this quick and easy recipe! Watermelon salad with feta is cool and refreshing for a summer rainbow party outdoors. You can easily add extra ingredients like avocado, grapes, and orange slices for additional color and flavor. Don’t forget the mint and basil for an aromatic kick to this flavorful rainbow salad!

5. Surprise them with tasty fruit pizza

Let’s look at another dessert option: a sweet fruit pizza! Unlike a traditional pizza, this one starts with a cookie (or cake) crust. The frosting in this recipe is marshmallow-based but you can easily substitute it with a traditional white sugar frosting. Total preparation time is 2 hours and you’ll end up with two 11-inch rainbow fruit pizzas for the party!

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6. Go wholesome with calico scrambled eggs

Calico scrambled eggs are a quick and easy savory recipe for a Pride brunch or birthday dinner! The eggs provide a bright background yellow for adding green bell peppers and red tomatoes. You can swap the veggies around for different colors by using asparagus, avocado, red or orange bell peppers, or orange habaneros/green jalapenos (for an extra spicy kick). Wrap them in a tortilla for breakfast burritos or enjoy your calico eggs as they are.

7. Make a pretty fruit & chickpea salad

Rainbow food ideas can be as healthy as they are beautiful, as this fruit & chickpea salad recipe proves! Rich in protein and vitamins, the mild flavor of chickpeas provides a savory pairing to the salty feta and sweet fruit that goes in this salad. Being a fresh salad, it’s also quick to prepare and can find a place at any lunch or dinner table!

8. Craft restaurant-worthy spicy beef & pepper stir fry

Looking for something a bit more substantial than salads and sweets? Check out this spicy beef & pepper stir fry! The rainbow tones come from the peppers and greens while the beef adds a savory kick that leaves you satisfied. You can make it as spicy as you like but you might want to tone things down for a party by omitting the jalapenos.

9. Skip the parlor and DIY rainbow ice cream 

Who doesn’t love a Pride-worthy rainbow ice cream? Eaten on a cone or in a bowl, ice cream is the perfect accompaniment to a summer outdoor barbecue or indoor birthday party. You don’t even need an ice cream machine with the recipe we’ve found! Just three simple ingredients, some food coloring, and time (you’ll want to let this freeze overnight, so prepare accordingly). Add sprinkles on top for further rainbow enjoyment!

10. Go for a classic with rainbow cupcakes

Looking for an easy rainbow food recipe that you can whip up in under an hour? Check out rainbow cupcakes! They taste like their plain brethren but are far more fun to look at! Especially when you sprinkle some rainbow sprinkles on top of the luscious white (or colored) frosting.

11. Keep it healthy with fruity rainbow yogurt

Here is one of the easiest rainbow food ideas around: fruit-filled rainbow yogurt! First, you need plain or vanilla-sweetened yogurt. We prefer Greek yogurt as it has a bit more body but it’s also higher in fat, so choose accordingly.  Next, you’ll need fresh or frozen fruit to fold in. Frozen fruit works best since it is already bruised from freezing. As it thaws it will soften and release fruit juices into the yogurt you can swirl around for a tasty rainbow effect!

12. Dazzle the eye with a rainbow hummus platter

Rainbow hummus is another easy-to-make rainbow party food option that’s healthy yet tasty. Simply prepare several small portions of hummus and use food coloring to mix in new colors! Purple, orange, red, and yellow hummus are delightful dips for carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, and red pepper slices.

13. Satisfy them with rainbow pasta noodles

Eye-catching rainbow pasta noodles are easy to make. You don’t even have to buy pre-colored pasta or make it from scratch. Simply make your pasta as you normally would by boiling it. In the meantime, prepare a bag with water and food coloring. Drain and cool the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process and then mix the pasta with your food coloring for rainbow pasta noodles! 

14. Make your own gorgeous rainbow buddha bowls

Buddha bowls are one dish that are naturally rainbow-colored! There’s no wrong way to make a buddha bowl; they are paleo, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly and include fruit, leafy greens, beans, grains, roasted root veggies, and more. Just be sure to diversify your colors for the perfect rainbow buddha bowl!

15. Tempt the senses with a veggie rainbow stir fry

Bring a load of greens together and cook them up into a tasty rainbow stir fry! Add bright yellow and red peppers, green bok choy, purple cabbage, and orange carrots. Spice it as much or as little as you like for a colorful side dish.

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16. Make adorable Italian rainbow cookies

Italian rainbow cookies are a fun sweet treat for a baking date night or potluck dinner with friends. If your own kitchen doesn’t have enough space for multiple people to get together, consider booking a kitchen with Peerspace! We have restaurants, cafes, and kitchens where you can throw a cooking class or dinner party, like this rustic farmhouse cafe in Jersey City, NJ, with a kitchen for baking cookies!

17. Put a spin on a classic with rainbow chocolate chip cookies

Add a little bit of food coloring to the dough for quick and easy rainbow chocolate chip cookies! You can even create extra-rainbow colors by using colorful chocolate chips instead of standard ones!

18. Get colorful with vegan rainbow sushi rolls

Most sushi isn’t vegetarian or vegan-friendly but these rainbow veggie sushi rolls certainly are! Use food coloring for pink or purple rice as the base and add bright and flavorful vegetables and fruit for this vibrant rainbow food idea!

19. Make it extra sweet with confetti rainbow pancakes

Spice up your pancakes using this confetti rainbow pancake recipe! Once cooked it’s easy to finish them with a bit of frosting and some extra rainbow sprinkles on top. Rainbow pancakes are the perfect meal for a birthday or pride-themed brunch party. 

20. Impress with DIY tye-dye rainbow bagels

Store-bought bagels simply can’t compete with fresh homemade bagels. And you can make them even better by adding a splash of extra color! Check out this tye-dye rainbow bagel recipe for your next rainbow gathering!

21. Go fancy with stuffed rainbow mini peppers

Red, green, and yellow mini sweet peppers provide the perfect colorful base to fill with garbanzo beans, cheese, or bread stuffing! There’s no cooking involved, either, as you’ll be eating these mini sweet peppers fresh.

Rainbow food ideas: conclusion

From sweet pancakes to savory stir-fries, you can plan an entire party using any of these rainbow food ideas! Once you’ve chosen the menu, don’t forget to pick out a venue for your party as well! Peerspace has hundreds of party spaces across the country for Pride celebrations, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and other colorful get-togethers!

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