19 Fun Shrek Party Food Ideas

Shrek is an amazing party theme you can use for birthday parties and gatherings of all ages. It has humor that kids and adults alike can appreciate. So why not start your theme off strong with some Shrek party food ideas? Let Peerspace give you a hand; party planning is what we love most! 

1. Arrange a Shrekuterie board

Charcuterie boards sure look fancy and they can be a part of just about any themed event! So how do we make a Shrek-themed charcuterie board – or a Shrekuterie board? Start with a few food-based references to the movies! Donkey says in the first movie “and in the morning – I’m making WAFFLES!” Our Shrekuterie board could use a few waffles along with other classic party snacks.

2. Get dangerous with deviled dragon’s eggs

Don’t get caught stealing and making these delicious deviled dragon’s eggs! Deviled eggs can find a place on any party table. What makes it such an awesome Shrek party idea is that you get to make something truly unusual. And all it takes is a little food coloring to pull off.

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3. Serve Shrek’s swamp slime punch

Murky and bubbly swamp water sure sounds like a horrible thing to serve at a party…Unless it’s a Shrek-themed event, that is! Check out this recipe for swamp water punch that has a sweet and fruity flavor. If you want an adult version, add a little vodka or tequila to it for an alcoholic kick.

4. Decorate some gingerbread men

Gingy from Shrek is one of the most edible cast members and deserves a starring role on your snack table! Why not make some gingerbread men with expressive faces for guests to enjoy? You could even make an activity out of it by having a decorating station. Let your friends use frosting to decorate their own versions of Gingy to bake and serve at the party.

5. Set a plate out of fresh ear wax

Shrek uses his own ear wax to make candles in the movie. Reference that nasty little bit with some marshmallows on toothpicks! With a little caramel dip, you have easy Q-tips with ear wax that take just seconds to make. These are a Shrek party food idea guaranteed to get a good laugh out of your friends!

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6. Transform the cake with a Shrek cake topper

You may be well into your party planning and already have a cake for an upcoming birthday. In that case, you can instantly transform it into a Shrek party food idea with a cake topper! Some are printable while others come as a rigid plastic or wooden piece. Both kinds are a fun way to quickly give a cake some character! Etsy is a great place to begin searching for some.

7. Serve sweet and creamy Puss in Boots milkshakes

An old-fashioned milkshake is an easy drink to make that’s perfect for an outdoor Shrek party on a hot summer day. Following this recipe from Delish, you’ll just need three ingredients. You can make your milkshakes a little extra if you want to add strawberries, chocolate, or other flavors. Puss in Boots likely prefers the traditional vanilla kind, which keeps the recipe easy.

8. Clip and set out some dragon or ogre claws

How about a Shrek party food idea that’s as much a dress-up event as they are delicious? Set out some dragon claws or ogre claws in a labeled bowl! All you need are a few bags of Bugle chips. We’ve all capped our fingers with Bugle claws a few times so let everyone have some fun with these crispy chips.

9. Put out a bowl of Gingy’s gumdrop buttons

Gingy needs a few new gumdrop buttons! Help him choose with a big bowl of colorful gumdrops. As far as Shrek party food ideas go this one is by far the easiest since you just need a bag of colored gumdrops. Oh, and a sign with the reference so people get where you’re going with them.

10. Roast some rotisserie-style weed rats

Remember when Shrek and Fiona enjoy some roasted weed rats over a campfire? Turns out it’s just as easy to make some rotisserie-style weed rats of your own for the party! We’ll be skipping the rats in favor of ground chicken using this recipe. Like all of the best Shrek party food ideas, this one uses only a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen.

11. Build and decorate Gingy’s house

All gingerbread men need a place to live so put together a gingerbread house for him! Gingerbread houses are some of the most satisfying Shrek party food ideas to make because they are both a creative activity and a decorative centerpiece. You can get super involved with making them if you have enough time and candy-based decorations. Best of all, they’re still a party snack that guests can enjoy together!

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12. Scoop some dirt pudding

The one thing swamps have more of than slime is dirt. A few cups of authentic-looking dirt pudding topped with some worms is the way to go! Chocolate pudding mix, cold milk, whipped cream, crushed Oreo cookies, and gummy worms are all you need using this simple recipe.

13. Mix a love potion or two

A recipe for pink or red cocktails is all you need for some awesome-looking love potions! These Shrek-themed drinks can use any blend you enjoy. Stick to red or pink ingredients like cranberry juice or strawberry vodka. If you need some ideas, check out this recipe for Love Potion #9 martinis.

14. Show us some layers with ogre onions

“Ogres are like onions…Onions have layers.” It’s a short but sweet moment you can use as a Shrek party food idea. Blooming onions never get ignored at the snack table. Especially when paired with a creamy chipotle dip or other flavor. The total prep time is just under an hour as well!

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15. Bake a few green Shrek cupcakes

From ogre ears to donkey faces, you can create Shrek cupcakes that capture the entirety of the movie if your baking skills are good enough! Start with colored frosting and a few reference pictures of movie characters. Oh, and a good cupcake recipe, like these green cupcakes that can be transformed into easy Shrek faces or ears.

16. Upgrade the chips with swampy spinach artichoke dip

Spinach and artichoke dip is a creamy and savory addition to the party snack table. It also has the perfect look for a Shrek party as it absolutely can pass for a swamp-themed recipe! We recommend this recipe from Food Network which takes just 40 minutes to make, bake, and have ready to serve.

17. Show off some Shrek cake pops

Let everyone see how talented you are at baking with some homemade Shrek cake pops! You’ll need frosting of the right colors to pull off the look you decide on. Ogre headed cake pops are the easiest to make but feel free to get fancy with other characters as well.

18. Set out a waffle board

Make Donkey happy with a waffle station where your friends can put together the waffles of their dreams! A waffle board is the way to go since they’re both decorative and delicious. Besides the waffles you’ll want to include as many toppings as possible. Chopped strawberries, maple syrup, chocolate glaze, sprinkles, bacon…Let everyone get as wild as they like with their waffles!

19. Brighten up the snack table with Shrek green popcorn

Popcorn is a tasty treat that deserves its place as one of the world’s most popular snacks. You can make it even better with a little green colored marshmallow drizzle for an easy Shrek-themed treat as well! This recipe calls for green apple candy glaze, adding a distinct flavor to each popcorn kernel.

Shrek party food ideas: conclusion

Shrek party food ideas make the theme of your event even more tangible. From green swamp punch to rotisserie weed rats, we hope you end up using a few of the ideas we’ve shared here. Peerspace is more than just a place for party ideas, however. We also have hundreds of party spaces near you for any Shrek-themed event! 

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