Want to do something out of the ordinary for family, friends, or that special someone on Valentine’s Day? Serve up some of the best Valentine’s Day party foods and your party, dinner, or gathering is sure to be a hit!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s is a special occasion that is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care about them.
What better way to do that than by cooking up a delicious feast for them? After all, the fastest way to the heart is through the stomach!
A fun way to host a Valentine’s party is to focus on a unique theme. Your guest will remember a fun-themed dinner for years to come. Try one of these Dinner Party Theme Ideas or a Fun and Unique Couples Dinner Party to center your valentine’s party around. There are so many cute ideas for a memorable party.
You will find everything you need to choose the perfect Valentine’s Day recipes to serve this year including lots of Valentine-themed recipes from cocktails, appetizers, main dish menu ideas to desserts.
There’s a whole range of foods and ideas for Valentine’s Day. What you serve may vary depending on exactly who you are planning on serving food to on Valentine’s Day. Here’s some quick idea of our favorite Valentine’s Day party ideas:
Party for Two: If you have a romantic date planned or someone you want to impress then be sure and serve them this Love Potion Valentine’s Day Cocktail to start off followed by Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens as the main dish. They are love potions everyone is sure to enjoy!
Couple’s Party: Sharing a Valentine’s Day with your favorite couple friends is a great way to enjoy friends for Valentine’s Day. Serve up a fun party food bar along with the pink, fruity Azalea cocktail.
Family Gathering: Nothing is more fun than sharing a special Valentine’s Dinner with family. Serve up classic comfort foods or family favorites such as Turkey Bolognese Pasta or Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs.
❤️ TOP TIP: Invest in a few cookie cutters in a heart shape!! Use these to make cookies, cut out cheese, pastry, or anything else you can think of into hearts!
What is a sweet thing to eat on Valentine’s Day?
Anything can be a sweet treat if it’s made with love! Some of our favorites include:
Dark chocolate strawberry tarts: Not only do these taste amazing but it’s an easy recipe and is perfect for someone that is on a vegan diet!
Homemade brownies: Red cranberries make this a festive homemade brownie recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Chocolate mocha cupcakes: Cupcakes are a great idea to take to a kid’s class party. Use Valentine-themed cupcake wrappers and cute toppers to transform these into a Valentine’s Day treat.
What should I serve for Valentine’s party drinks?
There are many Valentine’s party drinks that you can choose from. Some of our favorites include:
Cranberry juice with a few fresh strawberries sliced in it
Mocktails: If you’re looking for some more nonalcoholic drinks for special occasions check out this list of spring mocktails for inspiration.
What is the food of love?
If you want romance to bloom, make oysters. They are a classic aphrodisiac, and according to legend the most famous romantic food on the planet!
Believe it or not, such claims are actually backed by science: raw oysters are very high in zinc, which raises sperm and testosterone production, thus increasing libido.
Throw an appetizer party or simply serve up some snacks before dinner. Here are some fun Valentine-themed appetizers or just tasty snacks we think everyone will love!
Sweet and Savory Baked Brie
Best Savory Baked Brie Recipe With Cranberry Jam
This sweet and savory baked brie recipe with cranberry jam is an upscale appetizer that is very quick to make, and the best part is, all the ingredients can be kept on hand for an impromptu get-together with friends. It's a festive appetizer perfect for the holiday season.
The way to every man’s heart is bacon! It’s called Millionaire Bacon for a reason! Our candied bacon recipe is sweet and salty, with a kick of heat. Crispy thick-cut bacon caramelized with a little spice is irresistible!
Spread the love with a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board. Cookie cutter heart-shaped meats, cheeses, veggies, and bread make it great for a family dinner or small party.
An no bake peanut butter cheese ball shaped like a heart and decorated in sprinkles makes a cute idea for Valentine’s Day. Peanut M&Ms are crushed and added to this easy dessert.
Next up is the main dish! There are so many different options for main dishes you can serve but here are a few favorites!
Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens with Rich Creamy Sauce
This easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe is delicious and simple to prepare. Serve it on afluffy bed of rice smothered in the rich, creamy gravy flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The best part is this dinner can be cooked in your crockpot with minimal effort. Yum! Your loved one is sure to enjoy it.
Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes is a simple vegan recipe that is full of delicious Italian flavors and a touch of spice. When you make this recipe your home will be filled with the aroma of roasted garlic, tomatoes, and herbs just like an Italian grandma's kitchen.
Enjoy this lemon butter tilapia in a pan, which is infused with a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet, creamy butter that creates a delicious dinner for your family.
You’ll love this decadent dessert! Moist and deeply chocolatey. The batter involves a handful of ingredients. This insanely delicious dessert will satisfy all your sweet tooth cravings.
Dark Chocolate Beet Cake with All Natural Pink Buttercream
This Dark Chocolate Beet Cake is incredibly moist and delicious. It has absolutely no beet taste. It’s topped with all-natural pink buttercream frosting.
These chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries are made from fresh berries filled with chocolate cream cheese. A Simple no-bake Valentine’s Day treat.
Looking for an amazing dessert for Valentines Day that takes just a few minutes to make? Look no further, your favorite Valentines dessert is here! These
Chocolate Raspberry Pots de Creme are smooth, rich, & fabulous. Single servings make a romantic Valentine’s Day treat or enough for a crowd. Easy too!
Valentine’s Day Swirl Cookies are a pretty pinwheel cookie with colorful sprinkles on the outside that will bring a smile to anyone you serve these to!
These mini strawberry rhubarb tartlets are cute and delicious. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb and buttery crisp pastry is truly sublime.
This Valentine Dessert Cheese Board has a heart shaped red velvet cheese ball and assorted fruits, cheeses and sweets to share with your special someone.
Your valentine will love this pink and white chocolate fudge for Valentine’s Day! It is easy to make in the microwave and is super sweet and delicious!
Drinks are a little something extra you can add on to your Valentine’s Day party menu to add a little extra splash. It’s a great way to level up even the simplest event and making it into something extra special.
Choose from our favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
Pink Azalea Cocktail
The Pink Masters Azalea Cocktail
The famous Masters Azalea Cocktail recipe combines fruity sweetness with vodka to create a delicious, beautiful pink azalea-colored drink. It’s a favorite spring cocktail that is served all over Augusta during Masters Tournament week
When sweaters go on then it’s time to make this low-calorie perfectly wonderful Autumn Spiced Mocktail. Low-calorie cranberry juice is simmered with fresh ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and sliced granny smith apples to create a mocktail that is a sure crowd-pleaser for young and old.
Make your own handcrafted infused fruit-forward spirits to create this delicious Ginger Pear Spirit Infused Cocktail Crafting your own spirits is easy and creates unique flavor combinations you cannot buy in a store.
This sparkling strawberry mocktail uses ginger and fennel to enhance the flavor. This recipe for a strawberry simple syrup is combined with sparkling water, and the leftover strawberries can be saved for a strawberry ginger jam.
These little snacks are great to put in small little bowls at your party. Some even work well to package up and give away as party favors.
Valentine S’mores Trail Mix – Garnish & Glaze
Valentine S’mores Trail Mix is your go-to last minute treat for a party or your child’s valentines. Two minutes is all it takes to make this tasty treat!
