18 Fun Pool Party Food Ideas

You might want to add the classic tune “If you like piña coladas…” to your pool party playlist before bringing out this fun and fruity cake. It’s a tropical combination of pineapple and coconut.

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SHOP CAKE PANS

No matter what’s on the menu, you can’t go wrong with classic guacamole. Serve it up with an assortment of veggie sticks and tortilla chips for dipping.

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You’ve never had watermelon like this before! The juicy, refreshing fruit gets a hint of salty-sweet zest that makes it so much fun.

Get the Grilled Watermelon recipe.

Serving steak and veggies on a stick makes it easy to eat poolside or wherever you might be celebrating summer. Be sure to cut everything around the same size so it all cooks evenly.

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This cocktail will make you feel like your on vacation even if you’re just in your own backyard! It’s like a sweet strawberry slushy with the addition of rum.

Get the Strawberry Daiquiri recipe.

SHOP BLENDERS

This side dish doesn’t have tropical flavor but it does pair well with burgers and hot dogs! It’s a popular dish that originated in the Aloha State.

Get the Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe.

Look at those pretty colors! This fruit salad is the perfect size for serving a crowd. It’s everything you’d want on a hot summer day: pineapple, watermelon, oranges, mango, cantaloupe, and even a taste of coconut.

Get Ree’s Sunrise Fruit Salad recipe.

You might already have burgers and hot dogs on the menu, but why not add shrimp, too?! It’s easy to do when you grill them on skewers.

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Here’s a fruity and fresh new way to serve salsa! The juicy mango is paired with crunchy veggies and jalapeño pepper for a hint of spice.

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Making pizza on the grill is a total game-changer! It’s crispy, perfectly charred, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Get the Grilled Pizza recipe.

SHOP GRILL TOOLS

It’s a classic for a reason! Try switching things up by creating a build your own cheeseburger bar and letting guests add their favorite toppings.

Get the Classic Cheeseburger recipe.

Sangria will turn any get together into a party! And when it comes to white sangria, there’s nothing more refreshing.

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No more waiting for the ice cream truck to pass by! You can make this classic treat at home and stash it in your freezer for whenever the craving strikes!

Get the Homemade Choco Tacos recipe.

We love the combination of juicy Italian sausage and charred peppers and onions. You can serve them up on a big platter or make individual rolls depending on the crowd.

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Take a trip to the tropics with this crispy coconut-crusted shrimp. It even has a sweet chili sauce for more island flavor.

Get the Coconut Shrimp recipe.

A marinade made from orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and garlic gives the chicken and onions in these tacos a burst of bright flavor.

Get the Pollo Asado Tacos recipe.

You’ll cool down from the summer heat with one sip of this refreshing cocktail! It’s a sweet and tart variation on margaritas.

Get the Watermelon Margaritas recipe.