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10 Vegan Food Bar Ideas

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Looking for vegan party food ideas? Check out these 10 vegan food bar ideas, they are perfect for easy and fun entertaining while keeping it healthy for you and your guests.

mexican and pho vegan party food ideas

What can a vegan eat at a party?

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Bread, rice, and pasta
  • Dairy alternatives such as soymilk, coconut milk, and almond milk
  • Doritos
  • Ritz Crackers
  • Original and Bar-B-Q  Fritos
  • Original Pillsbury Crescents
  • SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels
  • Wheat Thins
  • Kettle Brand Potato Chips
  •  Keebler Original Club Crackers
  • SunChips
  • Triscuits
  • Pringles
  • Snyder’s Pretzel Sticks in Oat Bran and Pumpernickel & Onion 

What can I serve a vegan at my party?

If you have a mixed crowd of vegans and nonvegans, you will be preparing. Then it is best to choose recipes that do not combine meat and dairy with your other ingredients. Prepare meat dishes that can be used as add-ins to the main dish, like tacos, baked potato bar, or sandwiches. Have options for a meat substitute for vegans such as beans.

Party planning checklist

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  • Brainstorming and party details sheet
  • Guestlist
  • Menu
  • Decorations
  • Entertainment
  • Day of the party schedule
  • Count down to-do checklist
  • Party space grid planner sheet
  • Free printable banner with letters

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Why serve a vegan food bar menu?

We have always enjoyed having a houseful over for meals. Through the years, I have found that creating a food bar-themed dinner allows me to prep ahead, and when it's time to serve, I am not all frazzled and bound to the kitchen. Instead, I just set everything out and enjoy being with our company.

10 vegan party food bar ideas

Mexican food bar

mexican vegan party food ideas

One of my all-time favorite go-to food bar ideas is a Mexican-themed dinner. I have all the makings ready for soft or hard tacos, nachos, and taco salads. This makes it flexible for your guest to create their own plate full of Mexican goodness.

I have several salsa recipes you can whip up for your next Mexican dinner. One of our family's favorite recipes that friends always ask for is my Green Tomato Salsa.

canned green tomato salsa on spoon

Another good side for a Mexican food bar idea is to serve my Mexican Coleslaw Salad. A little bit of spice, cilantro, fresh slaw, and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw Salad a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.

Mexican Coleslaw Salad | I little bit of spice and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.
Mexican Coleslaw Salad
Mexican Tomato Soup
Make your own delicious fresh Mexican Tomato Soup by cooking together fresh-picked tomatoes, authentic Mexican spices, coconut cream, and then give it a little heat from some jalapenos. It's a healthier alternative to canned soup
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Mexican tomato soup in a bowl with jalapeno and cilantro on top.
Canned Cowboy Candy; pickled jalapenos
Canned Cowboy Candy is the perfect way to preserve a bunch of jalapenos in an addictive sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect on burgers, Mexican foods, in dips, and pimento cheese spread.
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cowboy candy pickled jalapenos in a canning jar
Corn Salad With Cilantro
Corn Salad With Cilantro is a quick, colorful salad full of fresh flavors perfect as a side salad, topping on meats or as a dip with chips.
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Corn Salad With Cilantro is a quick colorful salad full of fresh flavores perfect as a side salad, topping on meats or as a dip with chips.
Vegan Tacos
Vegan Tacos are full of seasoned vegetables, healthy beans and have a delicious crunch of fried Mexican cashews.
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vegan tacos on board
Mexican Rice Salad
Mexican Rice Salad is the perfect budget-friendly salad bursting with flavor and is a hearty dish made with black beans, whole grain brown rice, fresh, colorful veggies all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing.
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Vegan Queso
You're going to be amazed at this rich and creamy vegan queso. It's dairy-free, has slightly spicy Mexican flavors, and is quick and easy to make.
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vegan queso in skillet

Vegan baked potato bar

Potatoes for vegan party food ideas

Creating a baked potato bar is a great prep-ahead meal that your family and friends will enjoy. Try this fun way to slice your potatoes before baking. Just slice, add a bit of vegan butter, wrap in foil and bake until soft.

While your potatoes are baking, fill bowls with the following toppings. Just place it in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.

  • vegan sour cream
  • chives
  • sauteed onions
  • vegan cheeses
  • fresh onions
  • cashews, pumpkin seeds, or sliced almonds
  • lemon slices for juice
  • nutritional yeast
  • steamed broccoli
  • vegan chili
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • beans
  • diced tomatoes
  • hummus
  • sauteed mushrooms
  • cilantro basil and other fresh herbs
Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe
This air fryer baked potatoes recipe creates the perfect baked potato with salty crispy skin and light fluffy insides every time.
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Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe salt and pepper
Spicy Cashew Cream Sauce
This quick and easy Spicy Cashew Cream Sauce Dressing Recipe (Vegan) is a delicious healthy vegan substitute for mayonnaise, salad dressing, or sour cream.
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cashew cream sauce
Vegan Nacho Cheese
Incredibly cheesy vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy to make. It's full of healthy ingredients so you can indulge, smothering your nachos, or having a big bowl cheese sauce with your chips.
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VEGAN NACHO CHEESE ON TACO
Spicy Seed Salad Topping
Try this Spicy Seed Salad Topping, it's a great way to kick up your salads with a little bit of healthy heat and crunch and only 23 calories per serving.
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Vegan pizza bar

pizza sign for vegan party food ideas

Vegan party food ideas are easy when you throw a pizza party! For this one, I suggest have the crust all ready to go on large cookie sheets. Roll out the dough into personal pan sizes, then prebake or buy already made cauliflower crust and cut them to make personal pan size. Fill bowls with toppings and place in the refrigerator until it's time for the guest to arrive. The fun part of this food bar will be having your guest create their own pizzas. 

Try something unique like Thi pizza. Use my  Peanut Sauce as a base, then top with chickpeas, shredded carrots, diced onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of sriracha sauce. 

More topping ideas

  • marinara sauce
  • hummus
  • onions
  • all variety of peppers
  • spinach
  • artichokes
  • a variety of olives
  • tomatoes
  • mushrooms
  • pineapple
  • chickpeas
  • sauteed Brussel sprouts
  • cooked cubed potatoes
  • corn
Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Roasted Red Pepper Spread is a delightfully sweet, Mediterranean flavored roasted red pepper and tomato spread that can be used as a dip for naan bread, a sauce for pizza and pasta, or a sandwich spread.
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roasted red pepper spread

Pho noodle bowl bar

Pho Soup for vegan party food ideas

A pho noodle bowl bar will be a sure hit because it is such a unique and fun food bar. You will want to make up a big crockpot full of broth. The Savory Vegan has an easy recipe for Asian vegetable noodle broth. 

Next, you will want to fill serving bowls full of items that your guest can fill their soup bowls with. Some items could include the following.

  • soba noodles, cooked
  • rice noodles 
  • shallots
  • mushroom slices
  • steamed broccoli
  • baby bok choy, slightly steamed  
  • cooked carrots sticks
  • kale
  • spinach
  • green onions
  • zucchini sticks
  • sauteed tofu
  • sesame seeds
  • bean sprouts
  • sliced jalapenos
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime
  • crushed peanuts
  • fresh basil 
  • Sambal Oelek Chili Paste
  • peanut sauce

Vegan salad bar ideas

salad in jar for vegan party food ideas

Of course, it goes without saying that a vegan food bar idea would be a salad bar. Try turning it up a notch by having your guest create their masterpieces in fun serving dishes such as a mason jar. They can build layers, drizzle dressing, shake, and eat right out of the jar. This would be perfect for an outdoor party.

Vegan salad bar ingredents

  • Chopped raw vegetables
  • A variety of lettuces and greens chopped
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Dried fruit: cranberries, raisins, apricots, apples
  • Whole grains such as cooked wheat berries, farro, or quinoa
  • Cooked beans and legumes
  • Fresh fruit
  • A variety of dressings, olive oil, and kinds of vinegar

Add a few already made salads to the bar with some homemade vegan bread.

Vegan Beer Bread
This quick 10 minute Vegan Beer Bread has a sweet chewy crust on the outside with a soft scrumptious yeasty inside.
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beer bread on board
Fuji Apple Salad Recipe
This Fuji Apple Salad Recipe is loaded with fresh, crisp fuji apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, then drizzled with a cinnamon honey vinegarette. If you enjoy a fresh, slightly sweet salad loaded with nuts and fruit, then you need to try this best salad recipe.
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Summer Farro Salad
Summer Farro Salad is a delicious and easy salad made with hearty and healthful farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Pegan Diet Detox Salad
Detox salad is a healthy, bright winter salad that is colorful like the rainbow and packed with nutritious superfood ingredients.
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detox salad on a white plate with two fork by it
Rainbow Cauliflower Salad
Rainbow Cauliflower Salad is an easy to make beautiful salad that is tossed with homemade fresh Italian dressing. It's low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan so it's a perfect fresh salad that all your guest will rave about.
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Bread Salad
Easy Panzanella Bread Salad is loaded with crusty bread, cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, fresh basil, then lightly tossed with a dressing of fresh garlic, olive oil, anchovies, and red wine vinegar.
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Vegan pasta bar

Pasta on plate for vegan party food bar ideas

If you would like to serve a fresh pasta sauce try my Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes 

Here are some ideas for items to include on a vegan pasta food bar.

  • Marinara Sauce 
  • A variety of different kinds of pasta
  • Vegan meatballs
  • A variety of olives
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Peas
  • Sauteed onions
  • Sauteed peppers
  • Sundried tomatoes
  • NutrionalYeast
  • Cannellini beans
  • Fresh basil

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Instant Pot Vegan Bolognese
This bolognese recipe is a hearty and healthy vegan bolognese sauce that is an easy, quick dinner using your instant pot.
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Instant pot vegan bolognese in a bowl
Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach
Lemon Spaghetti with Spinach is a one-pot wonder of creamy light lemon and garlic flavors that is an easy healthy vegan meal your entire family will love.
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Vegan breakfast bar

breakfast pancakes for vegan party food ideas

A breakfast food bar is fun morning, noon, or even late at night. Creating a vegan breakfast bar is very easy and has something on it to make everyone happy.

These are some items that you could include on your menu.

  • Oatmeal with toppings of berries, bananas, nuts, dried fruits, and nut milk. 
  • Coconut milk yogurt parfait topped with diced fresh fruit, shredded coconut, granola, and nuts. 
  • Bagels with vegan cream cheese, sliced onions, sundried tomatoes, sesame and poppy seeds, jellies, and fruits.
  • Pancakes topped with a variety of fruits, syrups, jellies, peanut butter, and nuts. 
  • Biscuit bar filled with jams, jellies, nut butters, and cream gravy made with almond milk. 
Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast cookies are packed with healthy ingredients, such as oats, chia, pecans, banana and a hint of cinnamon. They are gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free, and perfect for a quick nutritious breakfast on the go your whole family will love.
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Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread
Be ready to amaze your taste buds when you bake this Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread. No eggs, no wheat, no white sugar just healthy guilt-free goodness.
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Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast bars are a simple to make, delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan breakfast bar. Delicious and good for you, the best of both worlds!
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oathmeal BREAKFAST BARS ON BOARD

Vegan soup bar

vegan soup for vegan party food ideas

This is a wonderful do-ahead vegan food bar idea. You can have several crockpots going with a variety of soups when your guest arrive. Even better, have each of your guests bring their favorite vegan soup in a crockpot and then have a contest for things like most creative, best tasting, or spiciest. 

Be sure and have plenty of crusty bread, and maybe a big bowl of salad to serve with them. 

Instant Pot Vegetable Stew
It's easy to make your own hearty instant pot vegetable stew at home. It's a delicious filling meal that is packed with plenty of plant-based nutrition. It cooks up quickly in the instant pot and is mostly hands-off so it's the perfect dinner choice after a busy cold weather day.
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vegetable chowder in bowl with hands holding it
Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Soup
 Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Soup is a vegan carrot ginger soup with coconut milk to add a touch of sweetness.
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carrot chickpea soup
Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
This fresh tomato basil soup recipe is full of creamy sweet tomato flavor using just-picked tomatoes, onions, basil, marsala wine, a little butter, and cream.  Fresh tomato soup is perfect for an easy lunch, and you can even make a big batch and can it for later!
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tomato soup topped with croutons and parmesan
Mexican Tomato Soup
Make your own delicious fresh Mexican Tomato Soup by cooking together fresh-picked tomatoes, authentic Mexican spices, coconut cream, and then give it a little heat from some jalapenos. It's a healthier alternative to canned soup
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Mexican tomato soup in a bowl with jalapeno and cilantro on top.

Vegan burger bar

vegan burger for vegan party food ideas

There are so many choices at the grocery now for vegan burgers. You can purchase burgers made from black beans, quinoa, mixed vegetables, and my personal favorite, a big grilled portabella mushroom.

For a vegan food bar precook the burgers and keep them warm in the oven until it is time to serve. You can have a variety of build your own toppings chopped, sliced, and ready to go when your guest arrive. Serve with fries, chips or pasta salad.

  • sliced tomato
  • lettuce and spinach
  • diced mango
  • onions
  • pickles
  • mustard, ketchup and vegan mayo
  • avocado
  • grilled onions
  • hummus
  • bell peppers and jalapenos
  • olives
  • sundried tomatos
  • artichokes
  • grilled eggplant
  • sauteed mushrooms
Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Thick and delicious vegan black bean burgers are crispy on the outside and juicy inside with the best part being everything in them creates a healthy burger your friends will rave about.
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vegan black bean burger in a bun

Vegan sandwich bar

vegan sandwich for vegan party food ideas

A vegan sandwiches bar party is a great way to inexpensively feed a big crowd. For a side, you can add a variety of chips or sliced raw vegetables and try my Vegan Spinach Dip to go with them.

spinach dip for vegan party food ideas

Fill your sandwich bar with a variety of bread, such as hoagie, pita, sliced sandwich bread, or any other interesting type of bread your bakery carries. Pre slice and place loaves of bread in baskets covered with towels to keep them from drying out.

Prepare sides and place on a large tray or in bowls.

  • lettuce
  • spinach
  • sliced tomatoes
  • onions
  • variety of pickles
  • avocados
  • cucumber slices
  • vegan cheeses
  • sliced olives
  • pickled jalapenos
  • sliced sweet peppers
  • banana peppers
  • sprouts
  • sliced zucchini 
  • fresh chopped herbs
  • oil & vinegar
  • oregano
  • vegan mayonnaise
  • a variety of mustards
  • vegan ranch or thousand islands dressing 

For more food bar ideas be sure and visit my post 20 Fun Build Your Own Food Bar Ideas. Create some fun and easy get-togethers with friends using these 20 Fun Build Your Own Food Bar Ideas.  Food bars create an informal atmosphere that you can prepare before your guest arrive which allows you to relax and enjoy spending time with your guest.

20 fun build your own food bark ideas

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About Gina Dickson

Hey y'all, I am here to help you build community and nurture faith around your table. You will find fun party ideas and delicious recipes for easy-to-make meals and party food. I want to help you create a table where people come together, enjoy a meal and linger with good conversation.