Celebrate the glitz, glamour, and excitement of the Academy Awards with our exclusive Oscar Party Menus. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner or a relaxed, casual gathering, these curated menus deliver outstanding Oscar Party Food and recipes designed to wow your guests throughout the night.
Menu #1: The Red Carpet Affair (Elegant Dinner)
Elevate your viewing party with refined dishes that are as sophisticated as they are practical. This menu features buffet-friendly offerings that let guests enjoy gourmet flavors without missing a moment of the show.
Red Carpet Martini
My Pomegranate Martini – or Red Carpet Martini – is elegant, colorful, delicious – and perfect for Oscar night viewing! It’s also easy to prepare, calling for only 4 ingredients.
Mini Cheddar Dill Scones
Super easy to prepare, Mini Cheddar Dill Scones are moist and buttery. When filled with smoked salmon, they make a delicious, unique, impressive two bite appetizer.
Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Tarts
Puff pastry squares are filled with chopped prosciutto, fig spread and goat cheese, frozen and then baked until bubbly and puffy. A perfect make ahead, two-bite appetizer for your next gathering!
Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin is a luxuriant, elegant and impressive main dish that can be prepared earlier in the day (or up to 1 month ahead and frozen), making it ideal for a make ahead dinner. Prepare it in a casserole dish for easy buffet serving.
Mixed Greens With Dijon Vinaigrette
Simply toss mixed greens, halved grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber and chopped green onion with a bold, zesty French-style vinaigrette and you have the perfect elegant side dish.
Easy Lemon Rice
Lemon Rice is bright, creamy and easy enough for everyday, while elegant enough for entertaining. Long grain white rice and lemon zest are briefly sautéed in a bit of butter, then simmered in flavorful chicken broth. Five minutes before serving, lemon juice and cream are added. So easy, so delicious!
Kahlua Chocolate Mousse
This Easy Chocolate Mousse with Kahlúa can be prepared in 10 minutes with no whipping or folding of egg whites or cream. With an ultra-silky texture and an intense chocolatey flavor, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Menu #2: The Box Office Bash (Casual Gathering)
For a laid-back, fun-filled Oscar party, enjoy a menu of casual, crowd-pleasing dishes that are perfect for easy snacking and grazing while watching the awards.
Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Appetizer
A quick and easy, crowd-pleasing dish that can be prepared two different ways, this Artichoke, Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Appetizer is the perfect addition to your next party menu!
Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip takes the iconic hors d’oeuvre and amps it up with spicy cream cheese, olives, peppers, onions and Mozzarella cheese.
Hand Held Chicken Pot Pie Envelopes
Handheld Chicken Pot Pie Envelopes take a favorite comfort food and turn it into a charming, portable nibble that’s perfect for watching the Academy Awards. Tender chicken and fresh vegetables are simmered in a luscious curry sauce, flavored with rosemary, thyme and oregano, then enveloped in a flaky pastry crust.
Vegetable Fries with Lemon-Garlic Aioli
Crowd-pleasing Veggie Fries with Lemon-Garlic Aioli are a wonderful alternative to French fries. Portobello mushroom and zucchini wedges are dusted with flour, dipped in egg, coated with a an Italian breadcrumb-Parmesan cheese mixture, then fried until crispy. Serve with tangy Lemon-Garlic Aioli.
Lemon Mayonnaise Coleslaw Recipe
Easy to prepare Coleslaw with Lemon-Mayonnaise Dressing takes the basic coleslaw recipe and amps up the flavor with additions of jicama, lemon juice and celery seeds. Bright, tangy, and oh, so delicious! And, it can be made up to 24 hours in advance, too.
Cream Cheese Berry Parfaits
Berry Cream Parfaits are quick and easy to prepare with only 6 ingredients, with flavors reminiscent of a creamy cheesecake. A blend of cream cheese, crème fraiche (or sour cream), lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon is layered with fresh berries in a fun glass and, presto! you have a scrumptious and beautiful dessert.
Both menus offer distinct experiences, ensuring your Oscar party stands out—whether you’re rolling out the red carpet or enjoying a more relaxed vibe. These Oscar Party food recipes are sure to keep your guests delighted and engaged all night long.
If you’re looking for more easy, grazing-style snacks, check out my other post Roll Out the Red Carpet: 25 Easy Bite-Sized Oscar Party Recipes. That post also includes tips on how to transform your space into a glamorous Hollywood haven with Oscar-themed decoration ideas.
