Vegan Kids Party Food Ideas For Your Next Party
If your children are vegan, or you’re expecting vegan kids as guests at your next birthday party, it can be challenging to think of ideas on what kind of food to serve.
Most kids party food includes things like pizzas, sausage rolls, sweets – all delicious treats, but unsuitable for vegan children who don’t eat meat or any food that contains animal products.
So what kind of vegan kids party food could you include, to make everybody feel as welcome as possible? We’ve worked with parents to throw thousands of parties, which means we’ve seen it all when it comes to vegan party food for kids – and we’re here to help.
Understanding veganism
If you or your own children aren’t vegans, the first step is understanding what vegans can and can’t eat as part of a balanced diet.
Your best place to start is by speaking with the parents of the vegan children attending your party, to get a better understanding of how strict their diet is. Many vegans avoid foods that contain meat, fish, and animal byproducts, but some also choose to avoid food taken from insects – such as honey.
These restrictions don’t mean that your vegan childrens party food has to be boring, though! Here are several ideas you could incorporate to make your party for vegan children as fun as any other:
Dipping tables
The best kind of vegan kids party food lets everybody get involved, and few options are more inclusive than a dipping table complete with vegetable sticks, vegan-friendly dips (like blended white beans and nutritional yeast), or salsa mixed with tasty spices.
Laying out a spread like this allows guests to pick what they fancy as and when they’re hungry. It also has the benefit of often looking appetising and colourful, which can add even more fun to your day overall.
Make-your-own pizza station
Who doesn’t love pizza? This vegan childrens party food idea lets kids decide what they’d like to eat, which can help overcome fussy eaters.
Simply set up a pizza station with mini pita breads, a tomato sauce base, and vegan grated cheese. You can then lay out a number of vegan-friendly toppings, such as diced mushrooms, sweetcorn, or strips of pepper.
If you don’t have any way of cooking the pizzas at your party venue, you could even ask guests to include preferences with their RSVP and pre-cook the pizzas the morning of your party.
Sweet treats for dessert
Nowadays, it’s not too tricky to find vegan kids party food that satisfies even the sweetest tooth. Popular sweets like skittles, fruit pastilles, and drumstick lollies are all vegan-friendly, and can be included in a party bag that your vegan guests could take with them when they leave.
If you’re looking for a homemade alternative, you could try something like “nice cream”, which consists of blended frozen banana mixed with other fruits such as berries or mango. This creates a smooth, refreshing ice cream alternative that’s completely dairy-free!
How do you budget for vegan kids party food?
There’s a common misconception that vegan food is specialist and expensive, but this doesn’t need to be the case.
While many pre-made vegan snacks can sometimes be pricier than their non-vegan alternatives, you can save a lot of money by making things yourself and buying general snacks like crisps or fruits that work as part of a platter.
Don’t worry too much about covering every base involved with vegan party food, but do focus on low-cost staples like sweets, nuts, and vegetables.
Ready to throw the best kids party ever?
If you’re familiar with the types of vegan kids party food you’ll be serving, now’s the time to plan the rest of your party. Take a look at our popular entertainment options, and get in touch with a member of our friendly team if you have any other questions about your event.
