Food Ideas

From DIY brunch spreads to full catering, find the perfect menu for your event style and budget.

Bridal Shower Menus

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Brunch Spread (DIY)

  • Mini quiches or egg bites
  • Fruit skewers with honey yogurt dip
  • Avocado toast bar
  • Smoked salmon cucumber rounds
  • Croissant sandwich board
  • Mimosa/mocktail bar
Budget: ~$12–18/person DIY
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High Tea (DIY)

  • Tea sandwiches (cucumber, egg salad, smoked salmon)
  • Scones with clotted cream & jam
  • Petit fours and macarons
  • Fresh berry tartlets
  • Assorted tea selection
Budget: ~$15–22/person DIY
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Grazing Table (DIY or Catered)

  • Artisan cheese board
  • Charcuterie with crackers
  • Seasonal fruit display
  • Dips, spreads, and crudités
  • Sweet bites and chocolates
Budget: ~$18–35/person

Baby Shower Menus

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Finger Food Spread (DIY)

  • Caprese skewers
  • Spinach artichoke dip with pita
  • Mini chicken salad on croissants
  • Deviled eggs
  • Fruit and veggie platters
  • Sparkling punch bowl
Budget: ~$10–15/person DIY
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Dessert Table Focus

  • Custom theme cake as centerpiece
  • Cake pops in event colors
  • Decorated sugar cookies
  • Brownie bites & macarons
  • Candy bar with scoops
  • Mini cupcake tower
Budget: ~$8–20/person
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Taco / Bowl Bar (Casual)

  • Build-your-own taco or burrito bowl
  • Chips, guacamole, and salsas
  • Mexican street corn
  • Horchata and agua fresca
  • Churro bites for dessert
Budget: ~$12–18/person DIY

Dinner Party Menus

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Elegant 3-Course (DIY)

  • Starter: Butternut squash soup or Caesar salad
  • Main: Herb-roasted chicken or braised short rib
  • Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus
  • Dessert: Lemon tart or chocolate mousse
Budget: ~$20–35/person DIY
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Coastal Florida Theme (DIY)

  • Shrimp cocktail & ceviche
  • Grilled mahi-mahi with mango salsa
  • Coconut rice & black beans
  • Tropical salad with citrus vinaigrette
  • Key lime pie for dessert
Budget: ~$25–40/person DIY
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Italian Dinner Party (DIY)

  • Bruschetta and antipasto board
  • Pasta bar: carbonara, cacio e pepe
  • Garlic bread and Italian salad
  • Tiramisu or panna cotta
  • Wine and sparkling water
Budget: ~$18–28/person DIY

Local Catering Vendors

Prefer to leave the cooking to the pros? Here are trusted caterers by county.

Martin County

  • Treasure Coast Catering Co. — (772) 555-0217
  • Bay & Table Events — (772) 555-0281
  • Stuart Eats Catering — (772) 555-0356
See all Martin vendors →

Palm Beach County

  • Palm Bites Catering — (561) 555-0344
  • Boca Catering House — (561) 555-0412
  • WPB Events Kitchen — (561) 555-0488
See all Palm Beach vendors →

St. Lucie County

  • Lucie Lane Kitchen — (772) 555-0743
  • Port St. Lucie Catering Co. — (772) 555-0819
  • Fort Pierce Feast — (772) 555-0892
See all St. Lucie vendors →
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