Youth Group Food Ideas: 30 Meals (Besides Pizza) for Teens

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For youth group food ideas, pizza is the old standby. But youth leaders don’t need to “stand by” and dial for delivery every week. School cafeterias serve pizza frequently, and many busy families have weekly pizza night too. So teens are likely as bored of pizza as you are. Plus, pizza isn’t exactly the healthiest option around.

What other youth group food ideas can you assemble with minimal work and cost? Check out the “menu” of meals below. Then share your ideas in the comments. Happy eating!

30 Youth Group Food Ideas

  1. Sub sandwiches
  2. Crockpot sloppy joes
  3. Burrito or taco bar
  4. Nachos
  5. Hot dogs
  6. Pigs in blankets
  7. Spaghetti
  8. Mac and cheese
  9. Chicken wings
  10. Chicken nuggets
  11. Chili (or any soup)
  12. Baked potato bar
  13. Salad bar
  14. Ham and cheese sliders
  15. Pita sandwiches
  16. Make-your-own fruit kabobs
  17. Deli tray
  18. Cheesy breadsticks
  19. Bring-an-appetizer to share night
  20. Stir-fry
  21. Sheet pan fajitas
  22. Chili dogs
  23. Fondue
  24. Tortilla roll-ups
  25. Party meatballs (on toothpicks)
  26. Corn on the cob (cooked in a cooler!)
  27. Breakfast sandwiches
  28. Hashbrown casserole
  29. Waffle bar (especially great after a lock-in)
  30. Food truck (great for a special event)

Finally… Don’t forget dessert! Ideas for youth group treats include an ice cream sundae bar, cookie and ice cream sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, big-batch cookies, s’mores, and more.

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Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin, a freelance writer and editor in Denver, has spent her entire 30-year journalism career in Christian publishing. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! and pro football.

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