Throwing a baby shower during fall? Whether you’re throwing a large gathering or a more intimate shower with close family, you’re going to want some delicious, and aesthetic food options for the spread!
You can have a little bit of added fun when it comes to fall food ideas, from fall colored eats to grazing boards that offer a bit of everything, these fall baby shower food ideas will do your theme justice!
Fall Baby Shower Food Ideas That Will Steal The Show
1.Fall Colour Scheme
Take the nod from fall literally and theme the color of all of your food around the warm colors that fall exudes. Think oranges, burnt reds, greens, browns and blacks.
The below setup is the perfect capture of autumn, and believe it, there are so many orange themed foods to choose from! Orange topped donuts, macaroons, yoghurts, sweets, oranges and nuts are just a few ideas.
2. Baby Bobbing Apples
Recreate your favourite element of fall and Halloween with baby bobbing apples, outside of the water!
Such an easy snack to make, simply add stick like treats such as chocolate covered sticks to the middle of the apples.
3. Autumn cookies
Bespoke cookies are always a good idea at a baby shower, and for fall? They’re just that extra little bit sweeter.
Theme them with fall appropriate shapes such as squashes and pumpkins, adding in sweet nods to the impending arrival of the baby, such as the below.
4. FALL cake
A centerpiece cake could be the missing ingredient for your food table at your shower. Theme it to the season for a really warm, cozy and super delicious addition.
Theme it with pumpkins, leaves and lean into those richer orange and brown tones for the perfect cake for a fall themed baby shower!
5. Berry Ricotta Crostini
Elevate your food table and create some mini canapés (more inspo to come below!), berries are always a good idea, they bring a beautiful aesthetic and are yummy too!
These berry ricotta crostinis are made from toasted bread and topped with ricotta, berries and dusted in icing sugar for a sweet treat that guests will love.
6. Meats n Cheeses Grazing Board
Grazing boards are probably one of the most popular types of food for baby showers right now. Pinterest worthy, bang on-trend and they taste great. Picky bits are so easy for gatherings.
Lean into meats n cheeses, go for something savoury or add a sweet dessert board too!
7. Spooky Rice Krispie Chocolate Brownies
Like Rice Krispie cakes? Update them for your fall shower and prepare to be inspired by the below spooky Rice Krispie chocolate brownies.
Get an outside caterer to make a fresh batch up for you, or have a go at crafting your own.
8. Fall Looking Canapés
To up your canapés game, take a nod from the color of the season for something fall relevant. These grilled ciabatta with ricotta and maple butternut squash look amazing, and will taste so good too.
9. Spooky Brie Bites
Or how about cranberry and brie bites? These are so tasty and great for fall and Christmas baby showers!
Ideal for pairing with other canapés or fall themed treats.
10. Macaroon Grazing Table
I’m yet to meet someone who doesn’t like a macaroon and they look incredible in a baby shower setup like in the below picture.
Use fall colors or create a colorful setting by adding every color of macaroon you can get your hands on!
11. Mini Apple Pies!
Nothing tastes quite like fall than apples. It’s warm, cozy and the ultimate treat for a baby shower.
Make it mini with these miniature apple pie cheesecakes, you could easily create this from cutting out round shapes from a vanilla cheesecake and topping with spiced, sugary apple pieces.
12. Pumpkin Salad
This spewing pumpkin harvest salad is ideal for fall/halloween themed baby showers. A healthy, tasty extra that is ideal in combination with a grazing board or smaller picky pieces.
13. Baklava
Whilst not traditional fall related, baklava is a tasty treat that feels like comfort food during the cooler autumn months.
I adore the fall themed place cards that go with it, such a cute touch.
14. King of Krispies
How much of a fan of Rice Krispie cakes are you? Because you’re about to meet your match with this huge batch of pumpkin spiced Rice Krispies with caramel and festive fall sprinkles.
One that you could cook from scratch at home, the ultimate tear and share for fall?
15. It’s Got To Be S’mores!
You can’t do fall without S’mores, it’s just wrong!
Use golden grahams, milk chocolate chips and marshmallow fondant for the tastiest treat. Create a hot chocolate bar station for guests and you’ve got the coziest treats for a seasonal baby shower.
16. Pumpkin Bundt Cakes
Pumpkin shaped treats are instantly tastier than anything else, and they’re super aesthetic!
These little pumpkin bundt cakes can be themed with different fall like colors for a gorgeous display on your food table.
17. Savoury Squashes
For a savoury option, look no further. These stuffed butternut squash with spinach, bacon and cheese treats are ideal for sit down baby showers if you want a seasonal starter option to choose from.
18. PIZZA
If all else fails, get some pizza in!
This is a great sharing option that you know lots of your guests will love and appreciate. Remember to pick options that are easy for you!
19. Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
These spiced pumpkin muffins are ideal for adding sweet treats that link in with those tasty fall spices.
A great alternative to cake!
20. Acorn Inspired Donut Holes
Using mini donuts, create these acorn inspired holes. Topped with chocolate and fall sprinkles with a pretzel thin added to the top to mimic the end of an acorn.
A fun little food craft!
21. Pumpkin Cake Pops
Cake pops are easy, yummy and look great! Top your cake pops with orange icing and add green stalks to create the best set of pumpkins for your fall baby shower.
Add to a table of sweet treats or team with other orange inspired food items for a fall ready shower with your nearest and dearest.
