20 Creative Princess Party Food Ideas

Princess-themed parties are a wonderful way to plan a birthday, summer party, or other event. And the food is the best part! From sweets cut into crowns to tea party snacks, our princess party food ideas are sure to inspire you. Peerspace has some of the best party ideas for all occasions, not to mention party venue rentals for princess gatherings of all ages. Come and see what we have to offer!

1. Craft some magical wish upon a star sandwiches

A star-shaped cookie cutter is all you need for some cute stars for your princess to wish upon! Star-shaped sandwiches can be filled with peanut butter & jelly, ham & cheese, cucumber & cream cheese, or anything else you like. With extra cookie cutters, you could even include some moons, wands, and princess crowns.

2. Serve tea party snacks at a princess garden party

Any true princess knows how to appreciate a fancy tea party. After all, it includes so many wonderful food choices. Tea sandwiches, lemon curd spread, tea cakes…Check out 20 of our favorite tea party food ideas to plan the perfect princess tea party!

A tea party demands an elegant garden venue, something Peerspace happens to have for you. For example, this lush backyard oasis in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood would be perfect for a summer princess party with the right decor! 

3. Add some magic with fresh fruit wands

Fruit fairy wands are one of the easiest princess party food ideas to put together. A chunk of watermelon or pineapple cut into a star should be at the front of the wand. Behind your fruit star, add a line of blueberries, grapes, and other fruit to make your delicious fairy wand!

4. Bake a batch of Snow White mini apple pies

Apples are key to the story of Snow White so how about some pies to match? This recipe for mini apple pies is perfect for a princess party as each one is perfectly bite-sized. They fit into muffin tins with ease so they take way less time to make and bake than a standard pie as well!

5. Include some Princess-themed cupcake toppers 

Princess party food ideas should include a few pictures of everyone’s favorite Disney princesses! You can upgrade your cupcakes with ease using printable cupcake toppers like these from Etsy.

6. Make these French macarons from scratch

French macarons are a princess party food idea that many dismiss as too hard and end up buying. But they are surprisingly easy to make! Homemade macarons mean you can customize the size, color, and flavors with ease. 

Between your adorable little guests and these amazing princess party foods, you’re going to need these beautiful princess photoshoot ideas to capture the moment. Check them out!

7. Bake crown-shaped sugar cookies

Every princess needs a crown! So make sure everyone attending has some sugar cookies cut into crown shapes. Besides a handy crown-shaped cookie cutter, you’ll need a good sugar cookie recipe, like this one from Allrecipes.

8. Make Olaf & friends with marshmallows on a stick

Every princess loves Frozen. And Elsa’s friend Olaf needs more friends of his own, don’t you think? This recipe for marshmallow snowmen is a fast and easy way to do that. You can even include making your own marshmallow snowmen a part of the princess party as a DIY crafting event! 

9. Brew a sweet and floral hibiscus tea

Drinks are an important part of any princess party! We think hibiscus tea is the way to go. Besides the unique flavor, the vibrant red color looks really good in a punch bowl or glass carafe. Additions like mango, mint, or lemon add an extra kick to it as well. This recipe from Love and Lemons is our favorite! But if you’re pressed for time, many grocery stores carry premade sweetened hibiscus tea that you can simply add water to.

10. Serve cotton candy in creative ways

Cotton candy already has a magical look to it. You can enhance that appearance using edible glitter for a cute cloud of sweet magic. Place your glittering cotton candy on ice cream cones or on top of glasses filled with sprinkles for a beautiful snack table addition! 

11. Make your own Elsa ice cream cake

Ice cream cakes are way easier to make than you think, especially if you have a recipe like this one from Sprinkle Some Fun to guide you. Once you hollow out the cake and fill it with ice cream, coat it with blue and white frosting and add some creative touches like blue ice candy.

When planning a princess party you’ll want a space that can be as easily decorated to fit the theme as your cake. You’ll find all kinds of versatile venues at Peerspace, the nation’s leading online marketplace for party spot rentals. For example, this event and entertainment hall in Seattle, WA, has an open-concept layout that you can easily transform into an incredible princess party hall for dozens of guests.

12. Brew some colorful unicorn lemonade

Magical unicorns can find a place at any princess party! And we have the perfect drink to serve them: a pretty unicorn lemonade with layers of blue, pink, and purple. It’s a wonderful drink for an outdoor princess party to help beat the heat while everyone has fun together.

13. Fill some mini fruit tarts as an elegant dessert option

Mini fruit tarts are the perfect princess party food idea as they’re dainty, sweet, and pretty to look at. You can also customize each batch by mixing up the fillings, fruit toppings, and even the kind of tart crust you use. Little Spice Jar has a wonderful mini fruit tart recipe to start with that you can easily customize to your liking!

14. Warm up some ham and cheese sliders as a filling main dish

You don’t have to rely on sweets when building a menu for a princess party. Ham and cheese sliders are guaranteed to be enjoyed by everyone attending. Best of all, you can easily make a large batch that serves 12 in just 40 minutes using the included recipe from The View From Great Island!

Now that you have the menu nearly completed, it’s time to tackle the decor. Our guide on the best homemade princess party decoration ideas makes it easy!

15. Set out a candy buffet for variety

A candy buffet is a great way for everyone to pick something they like! Bowls of M&Ms, gumballs, peppermint wands, and caramel squares wrapped in foil all look amazing as a centerpiece next to the chips, cake, sandwiches, and other traditional party fare. 

16. Glaze some Snow White candy apples

Candy apples dipped in a red glaze are the perfect princess party food idea for Snow White. We’ll be skipping the sleeping potion by using this recipe from Just a Taste. Top with sprinkles, edible glitter, and other additions if you want candy apples that look even more amazing!

17. Craft some festive candy bark unicorn milkshakes

Candy bark milkshakes are the perfect sweet project for the truly crafty princess party planner. But we can’t think of a princess party food idea that looks better. Making your own candy bark takes time but isn’t too difficult to do. Adding it to a milkshake already topped with sprinkles, candy melts, and whipped cream makes each drink a dessert truly worthy for a Disney princess! 

18. Grow some beautiful rock candy wands

Do you have a week or so before the princess party date? Then you have time to grow your very own rock candy wands! All it takes is a sugar solution dyed with food coloring – and time for the sugar to form crystals of rock candy. Each one is truly a work of art and well worth the effort, however.

19. Reveal a treasure chest filled with gold foil chocolate coins

Gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins are a princess party food idea you will want to buy rather than make. But think of how much fun you can have with these! Hide them around the venue, fill a pinata with them, or place them inside a huge vase as an edible centerpiece. Gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins are also wonderful party favors to give to departing guests.

20. Arrange an elegant fruit and cheese food board

Fruit and cheese platters are incredibly creative with the right ingredients! Use some marbled blue cheese, a bowl of blueberries, chocolate dip, and other touches for a charcuterie board fit for a real princess! 

Princess party food ideas: conclusion

As you can see, there are so many creative princess party food ideas to consider. Peerspace is glad we could help with your party planning. While you’re here, think about browsing some of our kid’s birthday party venues near you! We have venues with all kinds of amenities fit for a princess’s royal birthday or themed social gathering.

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