Birthday party food is something that should be tailored to the likes of the guest of honor. Many times, that falls in line with what most kids like for party food. But for those who are not sure what to serve for a birthday party, there are some foods that will please any kid's palate. And the best part is that kids' birthday party foods are generally easy to make, making the day special for kids while being less stressful for parents.

When it comes to food, most kids enjoy simpler flavors. As such, when choosing a menu for the party day, keeping spice and more over-the-top flavors to a minimum will make for a happy group of kids. And the more that kids enjoy the food, the fewer leftovers there are. Something that is a win-win for parents when it comes time to clean up at the end of the day.

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Here are some kids' birthday party foods.

10 Mini Pizza

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Any party can have pizza delivered. And there is nothing wrong with that. But, if parents want to take the party to the next level, they can serve mini pizzas for a pizza party instead.

The best part about mini pizzas is that they can be personalized. As such, kids can choose their favorite toppings. Some favorites, according to Restaurant Clicks include:

  • Pepperoni
  • Sausage
  • Bacon
  • Extra cheese
  • Peppers
  • Chicken
  • Olives
  • Spinach
  • Tomato
  • Pesto
  • Ham
  • Pineapple

​​​​​When kids choose their own toppings, clean plates will be had all the way around given that guests' taste buds were tickled with flavors they enjoyed.

9 Chicken Fries

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Chicken tenders or nuggets are great party foods to serve to kids. But for a twist on the breaded chicken classics, serve chicken fries instead.

The fun thing about chicken fries is that they taste like chicken while looking like fries. And because kids never tire of either of those foods, they seem like a no-brainer for a birthday party.

8 Sliders

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During a kids' birthday party, kids do not want to sit down long enough to eat a whole burger. But if they are presented with sliders instead, kids may just take a break from the activities and fill their stomachs.

Because sliders can be made to order, providing a toppings bar allows kids to create their perfect burgers. And the more kids like the food, the more they will eat. Making for well-fed and happy kids at the birthday party.

7 Marshmallow & Strawberry Kabobs

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With their sweetness overload, strawberry marshmallow kabobs are a birthday party food kids will be drawn to instantly.

Parents can choose to make the marshmallows white, making a nice contrast to the red strawberries or, they can find colorful marshmallows to add to the kabob instead.

Better still, add chocolate-filled marshmallows and see how fast the kabobs fly off the table.

6 Pinwheel Sandwiches

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Sandwiches are an easy food to make for kids' birthday parties that will be enjoyed. But, no one wants to just make a simple sandwich. As such, parents can serve pinwheel sandwiches instead and bump the look of the food table's tablescape to the next level by doing so.

5 Corn Dogs

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A favorite for all kids when they go to the fair, corn dogs are a favorite for kids' birthday parties as well.

Be it the mini variety, hot dogs that are wrapped with dough, or the standard corn dog on a stick, all versions will be irresistible to kids. Something that all parents want when trying to keep kids' stomachs from rumbling on birthday party day.

4 Sub Sandwiches

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Extra-large sub sandwiches are impressive for any party. And because they serve an army, they make great kids' birthday party food.

Be it the sandwich that goes from one end of the table to the other, or a sandwich that is in the shape of an animal, sub sandwiches will make the guest of honor, guests, and parents of guests happy when it comes time to sit down and eat to refuel for more party fun.

3 Mac & Cheese Balls

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Mac and cheese is a kid's favorite. But it just seems wrong to serve it from a box for a birthday party, and it's just difficult to try to keep it from getting cold or gloppy when making it from scratch. As such, skip both options and make mac and cheese balls instead.

It may seem difficult to make mac and cheese balls. But in reality, it is fairly easy. All that parents need to do is make the mac and cheese beforehand, so it has time to cool in the refrigerator. Then using a cookie scoop, balls are formed that need to be rolled in breadcrumbs.

Place them in the oil to be fried for just a few minutes, and they are ready to eat.

Try this recipe from Damn Delicious for some excellent mac and cheese balls.

2 Princess Popcorn

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Princess popcorn is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. But parents should be prepared to make quite a bit because once kids start eating it, they will not be able to stop.

With a bit of popcorn, chocolate, and sprinkles, Princess Popcorn is made, according to Mama Cheaps. All that is left to do is let it cool before diving in without abandon.

1 Donuts

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What would a birthday party be if there were no donuts for kids to eat?

Not all kids like cake or ice cream for their big days. Instead, they would like donuts.

As such, create a donut tower or have a donut stand that holds donuts individually to make a focal point of the party. But be aware that there will not be a focal point for long. Because once kids see donuts, they will be chomping at the bit to eat one or two in no time flat.

Source: Damn Delicious, Mama Cheaps, Restaurant Clicks