18 Get Together Food Ideas For Weekend Parties Or Afternoon Party Snacks
From yummy appetizer bites and shareable snacks to FABULOUS finger foods and dips, these food ideas will please ANY crowd you’re hosting.
If you need easy affordable foods to serve that look classy yet aren’t heavy like hor d’oeuvres, these recipes are for you.
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Let’s be honest: hosting a get-together can feel like juggling flaming torches while balancing on a unicycle ( maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but it CAN be overwhelming haha!)
You want delicious food that looks impressive but doesn’t turn your kitchen into a war zone trying to cook ALL the things your crowd will love.
That’s where these room temp snack recipes come in.
They’re tasty, easy to make, and — best of all — don’t require you to hover over the stove while your guests are mingling.
Room temperature? Yeah, buddy – that’s the sweet spot for serving party food without stress.
I learned this the hard way during a weekend gathering at my place last summer.
I decided to serve a hot dip straight from the oven, thinking it’d impress everyone. What actually happened?
I spent half the party apologizing for singed fingers (my own included – ouch!) and worrying about the dip congealing into a cheese brick as it cooled down.
Never again.
These days, I stick to dishes that taste just as good an hour after they hit the table — because no one needs a side of drama with their snacks.
So, whether you’re planning a casual catch-up with friends, a football watch party, or just want to feel fancy when hosting game night, this list has you covered.
We’re talking flavor-packed bites that are big on satisfaction and low on stress.
Think savory snacks, make-ahead apps, and finger foods that basically say, “I’m effortless and fabulous” (even if you’re rocking sweatpants).
Scroll down to check out the full list of recipes and find your new party go-to.
And remember: the best kind of get-together food is the kind that lets YOU enjoy the party too.
Get Together Food Ideas
Here are some simple room temperature food dishes to serve at your get together.
All are very good, simple to make - and are absolute crowd-pleasers!
Cucumber pinwheels, or cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls, are always a huge hit, no matter where or when you serve them.
Spicy Texas Trash Chex Mix is the perfect party food! Made of a combination of Chex cereals, pretzels and cheese crackers, all drizzled with a spicy butter sauce and baked until toasty and extra crispy.
Make a batch for your next party or get-together - your guests will love you for it!
A lazy easy shortcut recipe for Cowboy Caviar. If you can open cans and dump, you can make this!
Not only is it cheap and easy to make, everyone LOVES it!
This Potluck Fruit Salad is almost embarrassingly easy to make, but it’s GOOD!
The only Taco Dip Recipe you’ll ever need—a thick layer of taco-seasoned cream cheese & sour cream topped with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, olives, spicy jalapeños and cheddar cheese.
These easy Pickle Roll Ups are a simple shortcut party food that people LOVE! They are ideal for casual get-togethers and potluck events.
These seasoned oyster crackers are a simple make ahead crockpot recipe with just a few cheap ingredients.
They're perfect for snacking or feeding a large crowd. They’re just so addicting, and you won’t be able to stop!
These cheese ball bites on pretzel sticks are THE perfect room temperature appetizer for ANY event – but absolutely perfect for Football parties and weekend get-togethers!
Corn Salsa Dip is a simple Tex Mex cold appetizer that’s made with fresh corn, jalapeños, and a few other simple ingredients.
Easy to make ahead and keep in your fridge and grab with a bag of chips when it’s time to go.
These little toothpick appetizers are called Cuban Sandwich Skewers and not only are they delicious, they are SO easy to throw together!
Not quite cornbread and not quite corn pudding, Sweet Corn Cake is an easy six-ingredient side that is perfect with any potluck main dish.
Make-Ahead Ham & Cheese Hawaiian Sliders are the perfect meal for game day, picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners!
When in doubt (or short on time) a quick and easy snack food platter with veggies, crackers, cheese, meats and dip is ALWAYS a hit.
Lots of ideas on this page:
These delicious Veggie Pizza Roll Ups are the solution to getting your Veggie Pizza fix anytime you want it, even if that’s at a potluck, picnic, or hanging out with friends at home.
This Chips & Dips Board is so great for a crowd and is easily customizable to best feed the number of people and the occasion. Just get a board, as many dips as you see fit, and a variety of your favorite chips. Place the dips in serving bowls across the board and then surround them with the chips. So great for an appetizer or to have set out for your get-together guests to snack on.
I made these turkey Cobb wraps in a large batch to feed the very large group at our family reunion picnic – bit hit! As a bonus, slice them up for pinwheel appetizers!
If you’re looking for bite size appetizers, finger foods and party snacks, you are in the right place! Below are THE best appetizer recipes for all parties and special occasion events!
And for goodness sake - don't forget the mimosas!
Break out the bubbly and use one of 29 mimosa bar set up ideas for your get-together!
