17 Fun & Easy Valentine’s Day Party Food Ideas!

If you’re hosting a party this Valentine’s Day and you’re keen to impress with some fun, easy to prepare, and totally delicious party foods, I’m here to help! Whether you’re hosting a fancy soirée or a casual gathering, this collection features 17 ideas to fall in love with, including finger foods, appetizers, savory bites, and sweet treats…

1. Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas

Because pizza is everyone’s love language. These cute mini pizzas are cut into heart shapes and topped with your favorite ingredients – feel free to get creative and use a mixture of different toppings depending on what you love the most. These are always a huge hit with a crowd, and they’re such a good choice for a finger food option for Valentine’s celebrations. 

Servings: 12 mini pizzas

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Assorted toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pizza dough and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini hearts.
2. Spread pizza sauce on each heart, sprinkle with cheese, and add toppings.
3. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden.

2. Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini

This elegant Valentine’s Day appetizer combines creamy goat cheese, sweet strawberries, and a drizzle of honey on crispy crostini. Super easy to prepare, and sure to impress your guests! 

Servings: 12 crostini

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette, sliced
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 1/2 cup strawberries, diced
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Toast baguette slices until golden.
2. Spread goat cheese on each slice, top with strawberries, and drizzle with honey.

3. Beet Hummus Platter

This vibrant pink beet hummus is as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy. Serve with veggie sticks and pita chips for a lighter option for Valentine’s themed party food. 

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
• 1 roasted beet, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Serve with veggies and pita chips.

4. Mini Quiche Hearts

These bite-sized quiches, baked in a heart-shaped mold, are perfect for savory-loving guests and they’re perfect for buffets, parties, appetizers, and finger food options on the most romantic day of the year. 

Servings: 12 mini quiches

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup diced veggies (spinach, bell peppers, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk eggs and milk together.
2. Divide veggies and cheese into a heart-shaped muffin tin. Pour egg mixture over.
3. Bake for 15–18 minutes until set.

5. Heart-Shaped Puff Pastry Bites

These flaky, buttery puff pastry bites are topped with a savory filling for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Servings: 12 bites

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut puff pastry into heart shapes.
2. With a knife, carefully score a heart shape around 1cm inside of the pastry, being careful not to cut through. This creates an edge for the topping to stay inside. Top with pesto and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

6. Cucumber Slices with Smoked Salmon Hearts

These light and fresh cucumber hearts are topped with smoked salmon and a dollop of cream cheese. They’re a great choice for Valentine’s Day parties when you want something that’s super easy and requires no cooking! Best of all, they can be prepped in advance and covered and refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. 

Servings: 12 pieces

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2 oz smoked salmon

Instructions:

1. Use a heart-shaped cutter to shape the salmon.
2. Top each cucumber slice with cream cheese and a piece of heart shaped smoked salmon. Decorate with chives, if you like. 

7. Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese?! These bite-sized, heart-shaped versions are perfect for dipping into tomato soup for a hot appetizer option on Valentine’s Day.

Servings: 12 mini sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bread
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Cut bread slices into hearts. Sandwich cheese between two slices.
2. Butter the outsides and grill until golden.

8. Cupid’s Shrimp Cocktail

A classic shrimp cocktail served in individual glasses for an elegant Valentine’s touch! These are perfect for a sophisticated party for adults. 

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cooked shrimp
• 1/2 cup cocktail sauce
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Divide shrimp and cocktail sauce into small glasses. Garnish with lemon wedges.

9. Heart-Shaped Polenta Bites

These crispy savory polenta bites are topped with marinara and Parmesan for an Italian-inspired appetizer and finger food option. 

Servings: 12 bites

Ingredients:

• 1 tube pre-cooked polenta
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Slice polenta into rounds and use a cutter to make hearts.
2. Pan-fry until crispy, then top with marinara and Parmesan.

10. Pink Popcorn

This sweet and salty popcorn is coated in pink candy melts for a festive snack that’s always a talking point on buffet tables! 

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup pink candy melts
• 2 tbsp sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Melt candy melts and drizzle over popcorn.
2. Toss to coat and sprinkle with sprinkles.

11. Strawberry Bruschetta