Royal Finger Foods Fit for a Princess
A three-year-old’s princess birthday party calls for food that’s fun, mess-free, and easy to grab with tiny hands. Think bite-sized, colorful, and fit for royalty. Here are a few regal favorites:
- Mini Sandwiches: Cut into crowns or hearts with cookie cutters—turkey, cheese, or sunflower butter and jelly are crowd-pleasers.
- Fruit Wands: Slide grapes, melon, and strawberries onto kid-safe skewers, and top with a star-shaped pineapple slice.
- Mac and Cheese Cups: Classic comfort food, now served in cupcake liners. Bonus: less cleanup, more smiles.
Little ones can dine like queens and kings without getting their royal robes dirty.
Fairytale Snacks for Royal Guests
Snack time becomes a magical moment with whimsical touches:
- Popcorn in Princess Cones: Fill paper cones made from sparkly cardstock with kettle corn or pink-sprinkled popcorn.
- Cinderella’s Carriage Wheels: Apple slices with peanut butter and mini marshmallows for a sweet and healthy treat.
- Veggie Castle Cups: Individual clear cups filled with ranch dressing and an assortment of colorful veggies—think “wands,” “treasure sticks,” and “dragon tails.”
Serving snacks in fun shapes and containers adds to the enchantment and encourages picky eaters to join the royal feast.
Sweets for the Birthday Star
No princess party is complete without a little sugar, right?
- Castle Cupcakes: Decorate each one with edible pearls and a tiny candy tiara. Let the kids choose their own toppings!
- Magic Wand Cookies: Star-shaped sugar cookies on a stick, dusted in edible glitter.
- Jelly Slippers: Use a glass slipper-shaped mold or cookie cutter to make colorful Jell-O treats.
And of course, a themed cake is the showstopper—whether it’s Belle’s ballroom, Elsa’s castle, or Tiana’s bayou.
Beverages Worthy of the Ballroom
Royal hydration is serious business. Offer drinks in plastic goblets or cups with names written in glitter pens:
- Pink Lemonade Potion
- Sparkle Water (aka fruit-infused seltzer)
- Enchanted Milk (strawberry or chocolate milk in fancy cups)
Don’t forget a labeled “Adults Only” potion bar if grown-up guests are staying for the festivities.
Add a Princess to the Party Menu
Even the tastiest treats can’t compare to the sparkle of a real-life princess at the party. Hiring a princess impersonator to lead a tea party or storytelling session adds unforgettable charm to your royal spread.
The Princess Party Company makes it easy to hire a princess for a birthday party near you. Their professional performers are trained to delight little ones while staying in character from tiara to toe. Trust us—apple slices taste better when handed out by Cinderella herself.
One Last Sprinkle of Magic
Food is more than just fuel at a princess birthday party—it’s part of the story. From glittery cookies to fruit-filled wands, every bite brings a little more magic to the day. And when you combine tasty treats with a real princess? That’s a fairytale come true.To book a princess for a party, call 888-590-1934 or fill out the contact form on the website for pricing and availability. The castle awaits!