Best Crowd-pleasing Baby Shower Catering Ideas in Los Angeles

Planning a baby shower is an exciting and heartwarming endeavor that celebrates the imminent arrival of a precious little one. From selecting the perfect venue to creating a delightful theme, every detail is meticulously crafted to create a memorable event. Invitations are sent out, adorned with charming designs and all the necessary information. Decorations are carefully chosen, with soft pastel colors, adorable baby motifs, and whimsical touches to set the joyful atmosphere. Games and activities are planned to entertain guests and keep the celebration lively.

Most importantly, a delectable menu must be curated, featuring an array of mouthwatering treats and refreshing beverages.  When it comes to catering for a baby shower, there are numerous delightful and creative ideas to satisfy your guests' taste buds. We are here to help ease any stress of the food displays with our stunning charcuterie or brunch grazing tables that pair perfectly with a color-coordinated dessert bar.  Consider incorporating a mix of sweet and savory options to cater to different preferences.

Baby Shower Dessert Bar

 A baby shower dessert bar is a wonderful way to indulge guests with a variety of delectable treats and create a visually enticing display. When planning a dessert bar, aim for a diverse selection of sweets to cater to different tastes. Here are some ideas to inspire your baby shower dessert bar:

1. Cupcakes: Offer an array of beautifully decorated cupcakes in various flavors, colors, and designs. Top them with edible baby toppers, tiny fondant booties, or cute animal-themed decorations.

2. Cake Pops: These bite-sized treats on sticks can be made in different flavors and decorated to match the baby shower theme. Consider displaying them in a decorative stand or arranging them in colorful vases.

3. Mini Tarts and Pies: Serve a variety of miniature tarts and pies filled with fruit, custard, or chocolate. Choose flavors like lemon, strawberry, apple, or chocolate ganache to provide a range of options.

4. Cookies: Offer an assortment of cookies in different shapes and flavors. You can include sugar cookies decorated with baby-themed designs, chocolate chip cookies, or sandwich cookies filled with cream or jam.

5. Macarons: These delicate French treats come in a rainbow of colors and flavors. Arrange them on tiered trays or in glass jars to add an elegant touch to the dessert bar.

6. Candy Bar: Create a candy bar with jars or bowls filled with a variety of sweets. Include gummy bears, chocolates, lollipops, and other colorful candies. Provide small bags or containers so guests can fill them up as party favors.

7. Chocolate Fountain: A chocolate fountain can be a centerpiece of the dessert bar. Provide skewers or toothpicks along with a selection of fruits, marshmallows, and other dippables for guests to enjoy.

8. Dessert Shooters: Serve mini desserts in shot glasses or small cups, such as layered parfaits, mousse, or trifle. These individual servings are both delicious and visually appealing.

Baby Shower Charcuterie Grazing Table and Appetizers 

When planning appetizers for a baby shower, it's best to opt for bite-sized, easy-to-eat options that are both delicious and visually appealing. Here are some appetizer ideas to consider that we offer:

1. Mini skewers such as caprese skewer, prosciutto + pear, watermelon+feta 

2. Mini shrimp cocktail shooters

3. Mini caprese or caesar salad cups

4. Fruit skewers 

5. Bacon wrapped dates 

6. Smoked salmon cucumber bites 

7. Crostini - toppings customizable. Our favorites include blue cheese + marcona almond+ honey, goat cheese + dates, cranberry+fig+goat cheese

In addition to these appetizers, our grazing table is a great centerpiece for your next baby shower. The blend of sweet, savory, and salty will be sure to be a crowd-favorite. Contact us today to discuss how we can be your one-stop shop for your baby shower food!