Menu Inspiration

Food Ideas

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

Bridal Shower

Bridal Shower
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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

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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

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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

Leave It to the Pros

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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