Movie Party Food Ideas: The Ultimate Movie Night Charcuterie Board

Are you planning a movie night with your family or friends? Then you know that snacks and treats are essential! While classic popcorn and candy are movie night staples, it’s always fun to mix it up and try something new.

Enter the Movie Night Charcuterie Board – a fun and customizable way to enjoy everyone’s favorite snacks and munchies. Here’s how to create the ultimate movie night charcuterie board.

Ingredients and Supplies

Before you get started, gather all the ingredients and supplies you’ll need for your board. Here are some ideas:

Board Base:

• Large cutting board
• Large platter
• Large serving trays
• Large baking sheet

Snacks:

• Popcorn (microwave or stove-top popped)
• M&M’s (plain and peanut)
• Yogurt pretzels or plain pretzels if you prefer
• Trail mix
• Grapes
• Strawberries
• Cheese sticks or cheese cubes
• Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Peanuts
• Starburst
• Hershey Kisses
• Mike & Ike’s
• Hot Tamales
• Dots
• Junior Mints
• Twizzlers

Building the Board

To start building your board, place bowls or small containers spaced apart on the board. Bowls are helpful for dips or spreads, but you can use them to hold any item you wish.

Next, begin to add items to the board in groupings. Keep in mind color to spread the color around. You can make the board any way you like! Just have fun!

Suggestions and Ideas

Here are some suggestions and ideas to get you started:

Favorite Movie Snacks:

• M&M’s, Skittles, Twizzlers, Lifesaver Gummies, chocolate candies, caramels, Airheads, Hershey Kisses, Mike and Ikes, Reeses Cups, and Junior Mints
• Popcorn (or flavored popcorn), pretzels, crackers, goldfish, mini Oreos, animal crackers, and Teddy Grahams
• Grapes, olives, blueberries, halved strawberries, raspberries, mozzarella or cheddar cheese sticks, trail mix, lightly buttered popcorn, and nuts

Dessert Ideas:

• Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
• S’mores Puppy Chow
• Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Tips

• Avoid anything that is loud and crunchy, as it can interrupt the movie.
• Provide individual plates or small bowls for people to fill up and hold in their laps, to avoid different hands reaching out for food every 5 seconds.
• Lastly, have fun and get creative with your board!

Conclusion

The Movie Night Charcuterie Board is a fun and easy way to enjoy your favorite snacks and treats during your next movie night. Customize it to your liking and have fun with it! Don’t forget to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #moviepartyfoodideas.