What Original & Easy Recipes Can You Prepare For an Outdoor Birthday Party?

3 practical tips for a successful party

Before sharing the recipes for an outdoor birthday party, here are three practical tips to ensure everything goes smoothly.

1 - Prepare some recipes in advance

Preparing some recipes in advance allows you to fully enjoy the party on the big day.

Mini sandwiches, cupcakes, and cookies can be made the day before. Keep them in airtight containers in the refrigerator to stay fresh. Fruit skewers can be prepared a few hours before the party and kept chilled.

2 - Use appropriate containers to transport and store your food

Transporting dishes for an outdoor party can be challenging. Use airtight containers for mini sandwiches and ham rolls. For drinks, thermoses or insulated bottles will keep your smoothies and lemonade fresh.

Bring a cooler for perishable items like cheese and fruit skewers. Ice packs or ice blocks help maintain the right temperature.

3 - Pay attention to presentation and decoration

Presentation is part of the fun of an outdoor birthday party. Use colorful tablecloths and decorated paper plates to create a festive atmosphere. Arrange the dishes on a large table with labels indicating each recipe. 

For drinks, transparent pitchers and colorful glasses add a joyful touch. Don't forget napkins, utensils, and especially knives, which are essential for cutting fruits or cakes on the spot, like those available here. 

These can also match your decoration theme for an even more festive effect.

Savoury recipes

How to prepare colorful mini sandwiches?

Mini sandwiches are perfect for an outdoor party. They are easy to eat and please everyone. Here is a simple recipe for making colorful and tasty mini sandwiches.

Ingredients

• White, whole grain, or multi-grain sandwich bread


• Ham, turkey, or chicken


• Cheese (cheddar, Emmental, or Gouda)



• Cucumber


• Cherry tomatoes


• Lettuce leaves


• Butter or mayonnaise

Preparation steps

1. Lightly spread butter or mayonnaise on the sandwich bread.


2. Add a slice of ham or turkey, then a slice of cheese.


3. Add thin slices of cucumber and lettuce leaves.


4. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the sandwich.


5. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread.


6. Cut each sandwich into four to make mini sandwiches.

How to make vegetable and cheese skewers?

Vegetable and cheese skewers are not only delicious but also very pretty. They bring a touch of freshness to your birthday party.

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes


• Cucumber


• Cheese (feta, mozzarella, or Gouda)


• Black or green olives


• Peppers of different colors


• Wooden skewers

Preparation steps

1. Slice the cucumber into rounds and cut the peppers into pieces.


2. Cut the cheese into cubes.


3. Alternately skewer the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, cheese cubes, olives, and pepper pieces onto the wooden skewers.


4. Repeat until all skewers are ready.


5. Arrange the skewers on a platter and keep them chilled until serving.

How to prepare ham and cream cheese rolls?

Ham and cream cheese rolls are easy to prepare and very popular with children.

Ingredients

• Slices of ham


• Cream cheese


• Chives

Preparation steps

1. Spread cream cheese on each slice of ham.


2. Sprinkle with finely chopped chives.


3. Roll the ham slices up.


4. Cut each roll into small pieces, about 3 to 4 cm long.


5. Arrange the rolls on a plate and keep them chilled until serving.

Sweet recipes

How to make decorated cupcakes?

Cupcakes are a classic for birthday parties. They are easy to personalize and very appealing to children.

Cupcake ingredients

• 200g flour


• 200g sugar


• 200g butter


• 4 eggs


• 1 packet of baking powder


• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Decoration ingredients

• 250g butter


• 500g icing sugar


• Food coloring


• Small candies and sugar decorations

Preparation steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).


2. Mix the butter and sugar until creamy.


3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.


4. Add the flour and baking powder, then the vanilla extract.


5. Divide the batter into cupcake molds.


6. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool.


7. For the decoration, mix the butter and icing sugar until smooth.


8. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix.


9. Decorate the cupcakes with the colored cream and add small candies and sugar decorations.

How to prepare fruit skewers with chocolate sauce?

Fruit skewers are a healthy and refreshing option. The chocolate sauce adds a gourmet touch that will appeal to both kids and adults.

Ingredients

• Strawberries


• Bananas


• Grapes


• Pineapple


• Kiwis


• 200g dark chocolate


• 20cl cream


• Wooden skewers

Preparation steps

1. Wash the fruits. Cut the strawberries in half, the bananas into rounds, the pineapple into pieces, and the kiwi into slices.


2. Skewer the fruits, alternating colors.


3. Melt the chocolate with the cream in a double boiler.


4. Serve the fruit skewers with the chocolate sauce on the side so everyone can dip their fruits.

How to make personalized cookies?

Cookies are a great option for a birthday party. Easy to personalize, they can be decorated according to the party theme.

Ingredients

• 250g flour


• 125g butter


• 100g sugar


• 1 egg


• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract


• 1/2 packet of baking powder


• Chocolate chips or sugar decorations

Preparation steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).


2. Mix the butter and sugar until creamy.


3. Add the egg and vanilla extract.


4. Stir in the flour and baking powder, then mix until you have a smooth dough.


5. Add the chocolate chips or sugar decorations.


6. Form small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet.


7. Slightly flatten each ball with the back of a spoon.


8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.


9. Let cool before serving.

What refreshing drinks can you offer?

Homemade lemonade

Making homemade lemonade is simple and adds a refreshing touch to your outdoor birthday party. Here’s what you need:

Ingredients

• 4 lemons


• 1 liter of water


• 100g sugar


• Ice cubes

Preparation steps

1. Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice.


2. Mix the lemon juice with the sugar in a large pitcher.


3. Gradually add the water while stirring to dissolve the sugar.


4. For extra freshness, add ice cubes just before serving.

You can also add mint leaves or lemon slices for a more attractive presentation and additional flavor.

Fruity smoothies

Fruity smoothies are perfect for an outdoor party, especially in the summer. Here’s a simple recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 bananas


• 200g strawberries


• 1 plain yogurt


• 200ml milk (or plant-based milk)


• 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation steps

1. Cut the bananas and strawberries into pieces.


2. Put them in a blender with the yogurt, milk, and honey.


3. Blend until smooth.


4. Serve immediately in glasses with colorful straws for a festive effect.

You can vary the fruits according to your preferences, such as mangoes, peaches, or blueberries.

An outdoor birthday party is a great way to celebrate while enjoying nature. By choosing original and easy-to-prepare recipes, you can make this event special and unforgettable. Whether it's with colorful mini sandwiches, decorated cupcakes, or refreshing drinks like homemade lemonade and fruity smoothies, there's something to please all guests. Feel free to try these ideas and share your experiences!