Game day 101: How to put together the perfect snacking spread
Score big with friends and family this year by putting together a winning game-day snack spread. Discover how to build the ultimate party table filled with salty snacks, sweet treats, comfort foods, and even plant-based snack options. Find crowd-pleasing quick and easy snacks that require minimal effort but deliver maximum flavour. Kick off the big game day with a table spread full of satisfying snacks. Learn howto create a super game-day snack spread ready in time for kick-off, so you canwatch the game, too! Find a shopping list below with the products you’ll need.
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1. Salty snacks
Salty snacks are a game-day staple and necessary for any gathering. Stock your cupboards with nibbles like pretzels, popcorn, and mixed nuts for guests to easily grab-and-go or munch on while they mingle. Tip: Serve in one bowl together for variety in every handful!
Shopping List:
- Compliments Pretzel Twists
- Compliments Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn
- Compliments Deluxe Mixed Nuts
2. Sweet treats
After snacking on something salty, offer your guests a sweet treat. Ice cream bars and sandwiches are great portable and low-mess alternatives that don’t require extra dishware. If you're looking to offer ice cream floats, or even a DIY sundae bar, for an easy entertaining hack, try pre-scooping the ice cream and keeping it ready to go in the freezer. Tip: Serve bars when savoury snacking is winding down; put a bowl of ice underneath to keep things cool if you want to set out a selection for guests to choose from.
Shopping List:
- Compliments Raspberry Lemonade Fruit Bars
- Compliments Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Compliments Rich Chocolate Ice Cream
3. Chips and dips
As if you could have a game-day gathering without a classic like this! Opt to pick up Value Size bags of your favourite chips to ensure that you have enough for everyone and can keep the snack bowls flowing. While potato chips are tasty on their own, you can also pair with a cheese or spinach dip to take your snack table to the top. And don’t forget to pick up tortilla chips, guac and salsa for a large nacho platter!
Shopping List:
- Compliments Tortilla Chips
- Compliments Fresh Guacamole
- Compliments 6-layer Dip
- Compliments Tex-Mex Finely Shredded Cheese Blend
4. Plant-based add-ons
If you’re set to have vegetarians or veggie-focused friends joining the game-day party, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of plant-based snack alternatives on hand. Offer up plant-based dips with chips, cut vegetables like carrots or bell peppers, or warm options like meatless meatballs and plant-based chickenless strips. For a simple entertaining idea, toss Meatless Italian-style Plant Based Meatballs in sauce and skewer for easy eating.
Shopping List:
- Compliments Roasted Red Pepper Almond Dip
- Compliments Meatless Italian-Style Plant Based Meatballs
- Compliments Breaded Plant Based Chickenless Strips
5. Kick-off snacks
Pass the potato skins! Including heartier heat-and-go appetizers on your game-day snack spread will keep your guests’ stomachs full and appetites at bay if the game goes into overtime. Be sure to accompany your apps with the perfect sauce or dressing to really take the spread up a notch.
Shopping List:
- Compliments Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins & Compliments Smokehouse Bacon Mayo Spread
- Compliments Mozzarella and Jalapeño Cheese Sticks & Compliments Marinara Sauce
- Compliments Buffalo Cauliflower Bites & Plant-Based Blue Cheese-Type Dressing
- Compliments Buffalo Style Chicken Wings & Compliments Cluck Raging Ranch Wing Sauce