Congratulations are in order! Your baby’s arrival will be one of the most meaningful occasions of your life. A baby shower is the ideal way to gather family and friends to join you in anticipation of the blessed event. The first of many steps to a perfect baby shower is to choose a baby shower venue with the best layout and atmosphere that can also accommodate your shower guests. Then, the fun begins as you organize party games, gift bags, pink or blue décor, fun themes, and, of course, a flawless baby shower buffet menu selection.

Your baby shower buffet menu does more than give your guests nourishing energy for active baby shower games like the baby bump balloon pop. It provides a backdrop for conversation and growing friendships. In many ways, your buffet becomes the centerpiece of the baby shower, bringing attendees together over hors d’oeuvres and tasty snacks.

Today, we’ll share the top six baby shower buffet menu ideas that will delight your guests.

1. Get Swept Away with a Nautical-Themed Baby Shower Menu

Anchors Aweigh! You’re about to set sail on the grand adventure of parenthood.

Invite your closest family and friends to wish you fair winds as you prepare to welcome your newest crew member. Here are some menu ideas for your nautical-themed baby shower.

• A nautical-themed vegetable platter with cut cucumber arranged in the shape of an anchor and surrounded with an assortment of cut vegetables
• Deviled eggs made into boats with sails cut from red and green peppers
• Tuna salad croissant sandwiches outfitted to look like a charming crab, with carrot-stick legs, apple slices cut into claws, and black-olive eyes set upon mini marshmallows and toothpicks (Galuppi’s cannot guarantee crabs won’t break out into song and dance)
• Tomorrow We Sail cocktails made with champagne, port wine, dark rum, and orange liqueur
• Seaside iced tea made with brewed tea, pineapple juice, orange juice, and fresh mint
• Sugar cookies cut into nautical-themed shapes, such as boats, lighthouses, and anchors
• Cake shaped and decorated to look like a sandcastle

2. Lay Back with This Buffet Menu for a Boho-Themed Baby Shower

The natural and easy-going vibe of a boho-themed baby shower is perfect for free-spirited moms-to-be. Natural is the key to a boho-themed buffet menu, in which nature’s aesthetics come together for an expression of organic creativity.

You’ll want the menu for your boho-themed baby shower to be light on sugar and spices that detract from the unprocessed goodness of simple, clean ingredients. Try the following examples.

• Fresh figs, strawberries, olives, cherry tomatoes, and cut vegetables
• Crackers with a variety of cheeses and meats
• Orzo pasta salad with chickpeas, feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and a lemon-basil vinaigrette
• Baked salmon with fresh herbs
• Hippie juice made with watermelon vodka, Malibu Rum, pink lemonade, and fresh fruit and mint
• Lavender mojito mocktail
• Cupcakes topped with fondant succulents
• Fruit and granola parfait

3. Sow Seeds of Love with a Garden-Themed Baby Shower Menu

You’re cultivating a garden of love where your little sweet pea can grow.

Invite your loved ones to help you sow the seeds with a garden-themed baby shower. Flowers are the focal point of a garden-themed baby shower, and you can incorporate them into food in a variety of ways. Edible flowers frozen into ice cubes, dainty royal icing flower cookies, and vegetables cut into floral patterns are just a few ideas.

The following menu items will complete your garden-themed baby shower buffet.

• Broccoli and cauliflower florets, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and cherry tomatoes arranged prettily in new terracotta pots
• A colorful and light salad with greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, and bacon and tossed with a light vinaigrette
• Deluxe egg salad sandwiches on artisan bread
• Pimm’s cup cocktail, a refreshing drink with gin and a splash of lemonade, then garnished with berries and sliced cucumbers
• Chocolate fondue with a sweet and savory arrangement of strawberries, shortcakes, pretzels, and marshmallows

4. Get Wild with This Safari-Themed Baby Shower Menu

A safari-themed baby shower is just the thing for the mom-to-be who knows her little one will have a wild streak. The word “safari” has Arabic origins and means “to make a journey,” usually to observe wild animals, and we can’t think of a better description of parenting. Start your rollicking journey by inviting your closest loved ones to a safari-themed baby shower.

These menu ideas will get you started.

• Gourmet trail mix with pecans, walnuts, dried bananas, and dark chocolate
• “Lion’s mane” vegetable platter of cut red, orange, and yellow peppers arranged around the dip bowl
• Slinking “snake” sandwich, cut into single servings
• Jungle Juice cocktails, made with vodka, rum, and fresh pineapple, orange, and lime juice
• Tiger Juice mocktails, made with orange juice and fruit slices
• Fruit and yogurt parfaits topped with animal crackers

5. Be the Picture of Elegance with a Menu for a Tea Party-Themed Baby Shower

Styling your baby shower after an English tea party is the perfect way to infuse your party with understated sophistication. Tea parties are elegant affairs and are an ideal choice for moms-to-be who appreciate the finer things. Poise and refinement are the keywords for your tea party-themed baby shower.

Consider the following menu items.

• Sourdough crackers topped with ricotta cheese and honey
• Herb-cheddar scones with fresh dill and cheddar cheese
• Cream cheese and cucumber tea sandwiches
• Vegan tea sandwiches with chickpea spread, roasted red pepper, tomato, and vegan pesto
• Salmon tea sandwiches, crustless sandwiches with cream cheese, salmon, and cucumber
• Raspberry macarons
• Lemon drizzle cake
• Mini chocolate torte cakes
• A variety of hot teas, such as lemon-ginger tea, lavender-mint tea, and English breakfast tea

6. Baby Shower Brunch That Pairs Well with Any Theme

Give any baby shower a sophisticated touch when you serve your guests a delicious brunch. Your guests will settle in, and conversations will flow over plates of avocado toast, caprese benedict, or Belgian waffles. Galuppi’s bottomless drink specials will ensure their Mimosa glasses are never empty. Serving your baby shower guests brunch from Galuppi’s is the perfect way to welcome them to share in your special event.

Our brunch includes:

• Savory selection of shrimp-n-grits, breakfast burritos, and nova platters
• Choice of benedict plates, including California, Caprese, veggie, and classic benedict
• Build your own omelets
• Breakfast staples, such as steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and more
• A variety of sides, fresh-squeezed juices, and bottomless drink specials

Let the Event Planning Coordinators at Galuppi’s Make Your Baby Shower Unforgettable

No event can be as memorable as the day your little one is born, but at Galuppi’s, we promise to come as close as possible. Our venue space is ideal for a variety of party sizes and activities. ​​​​​​Our chefs will love lending their creativity to translating your baby shower theme into a delectable buffet menu.

Express your joy and anticipation with a baby shower at Galuppi’s. Contact us today to reserve your baby shower venue and select your baby shower buffet!