Pretty soon it will be time to celebrate graduations. If you are throwing a party, we have a ton of Graduation Party Food Ideas that are easy to prepare, budget friendly and incredibly tasty.

Graduation parties are so much fun because there is a sense of accomplishment everyone is celebrating. From high school graduations to college and more, there are lots of graduation parties on the horizon.
Get ready to throw the best party with these amazing Graduation Party Food ideas. Many of these ideas can be made ahead of time and they are all so simple and delicious for graduation celebrations. I also love Fun Graduation Party Ideas and Graduation Party Favors for grad parties.
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What's in this post: Graduation Party Food Ideas
- Why We Love This
- 1. Walking Tacos
- 2. Crockpot Taco Meat Recipe
- 3. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
- 4. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
- 5. BBQ Little Smokies Crock Pot Recipe
- 6. Crockpot Chicken Tacos
- 7. Sticky Garlic Chicken Bites
- 8. Easy Lasagna Recipe
- 9. Easy Baked Ravioli
- 10. Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
- 11. Easy Sausage Balls
- 12. Homemade Egg Rolls
- 13. Garlic Ranch Pretzels Recipe
- 14. Baked Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
- 15. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
- 16. Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza Appetizer
- 17. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
- 18. The Best Crock Pot White Cheese Dip
- 19. Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
- 20. Bacon Ranch Crack Dip
- 21. The Best Taco Dip Recipe
- 22. Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
- 23. Cream Cheese Bean Dip
- 24. East Raspberry Punch
- 25. Sherbet Punch Recipe
- 26. Sparkling Red Party Punch
- 27. Party Punch
- 28. Graduation Cap Cupcakes
Why We Love This
Graduation party food does not have to cost an arm and a leg or take forever to make. These recipes will help you be prepared when it is time to celebrate!
There are tons of options so you will find something for everyone. With so many amazing ideas, your party is sure to come together very quickly.
Your guests will love these delicious recipes and party food ideas.
1. Walking Tacos
This easy meal is delicious, budget friendly, and always a crowd pleaser.
2. Crockpot Taco Meat Recipe
Easily serve tacos at your party using the crock pot to cook ground beef. Prep work is minimum, and the flavor is perfect in tortillas.
3. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
With only 4 ingredients, this Teriyaki Meatballs recipe is so easy. Everyone will love the sweet and savory combination and devour these meatballs.
4. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
This delicious chicken mixture would be perfect for sliders or sandwiches at the party.
5. BBQ Little Smokies Crock Pot Recipe
You just need 3 ingredients for this simple but amazing BBQ Little Smokies Crock Pot Recipe! It is our favorite appetizers for any party and the delicious sauce will impress your guests.
6. Crockpot Chicken Tacos
This recipe is so easy, and the slow cooker does all the work. With just 3 ingredients but a ton of flavor, this is a great recipe to feed a large crowd with very little effort.
7. Sticky Garlic Chicken Bites
These bite size nuggets are so sweet and tender. They are the perfect size for an appetizer and easier to eat than chicken wings. They would be great with potatoes or pasta salad.
8. Easy Lasagna Recipe
Lazy day lasagna is perfect to serve at parties. It has all the amazing flavors of a traditional lasagna recipe but without all the work.
9. Easy Baked Ravioli
This is such a simple recipe but so delicious. Layers of cheesy ravioli and tomatoes make this recipe hearty and delicious.
10. Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
The wrappers are thin and crispy and just packed full of this amazing buffalo chicken mixture. It’s the perfect bite size appetizer for parties and more!
11. Easy Sausage Balls
This recipe is so easy and has the best flavor. Sausage balls are always a hit and make the perfect bite size appetizer.
12. Homemade Egg Rolls
These delicious and crispy egg rolls are filled to the brim with veggies and pork for a delicious appetizer. So crispy and delicious.
13. Garlic Ranch Pretzels Recipe
These seasoned pretzels are quick and easy. Perfect for snacking at parties!
14. Baked Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
Not only are these tasty but they look so pretty. The layers of bacon, cheese and more look gorgeous in these pinwheels. You can add peppers or any veggies you love.
15. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeños, bacons, and cream cheese come together for the perfect combination for a fun appetizer. This is so quick and easy and taste amazing!
16. Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza Appetizer
This tasty and colorful pizza appetizer is always a big hit at parties. People always want the recipe because it is unbelievably good and even easier to make. Switch up the veggies, add more cucumber or feta cheese to make this your own.
17. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This dip is rich and creamy and packed with buffalo flavor. Serve this amazing dip with veggies or tortilla chips.
18. The Best Crock Pot White Cheese Dip
My family simply loves queso and our new favorite is this crock pot Mexican White Cheese dip recipe. It is simple and the crock pot keeps it nice and warm.
19. Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
This easy appetizer idea has only 3 ingredients. The cream cheese filling is so creamy and delicious that guests will come back for more and more.
20. Bacon Ranch Crack Dip
This creamy and cheesy dip is loaded with bacon and tons of ranch flavor. Serve it with crackers or veggies for a great dip idea.
21. The Best Taco Dip Recipe
You are going to love this taco dip recipe with sour cream, olives, tomatoes, pico de gallo, guacamole and more. The flavors together are just amazing, and it is perfect for large crowds and budget friendly.
22. Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Tender spinach and artichokes blended with lots of cheese make a tasty dip for parties. Plus, the crock pot does all the work.
23. Cream Cheese Bean Dip
Your party guests will go crazy over this refried bean dip loaded with cheese, delicious beans, sour cream and more. Yum!
24. East Raspberry Punch
Serve this gorgeous and delicious punch for Graduation parties. It is super easy and tastes great.
25. Sherbet Punch Recipe
You only need 2 ingredients for this party punch recipe. It is so tasty and the perfect punch for any type of party.
26. Sparkling Red Party Punch
Fruit punch concentrate blends perfectly with orange juice, Cherry 7-Up and more for a delicious punch recipe. This will be a hit.
27. Party Punch
You only need 3 ingredients for this pretty blue party punch. This is so refreshing and pretty too. If you don’t want to serve punch, iced tea and lemonade make great options.
28. Graduation Cap Cupcakes
Funfetti cupcakes are easy to make and make such a tasty graduation cupcake. Layer everything in a cup to make parties a breeze. You could even try chocolate chips in the cup.
More Fun Party Ideas
Which of these graduation party food ideas for a crowd do you plan to try? Leave a comment and let us know. These are the best graduation party food ideas.