Looking to host an Olympic Games themed party and unsure as to where to start? That is ok, sometimes a theme is sitting right there and you just aren’t sure how to execute! There are a few elements to creating a themed and we will break them down for you.
Consider the major tropes, colors, and symbols of the event. The Olympics are about international teams, the Olympic Torch and rings, the colors of the rings, and your home team. Seek out ways to lean into those elements in ways that stick to your personal style.
When looking for ideas, literal ideas and translations are great and a few here and there work well, but don’t forget to go a bit more abstract by leaning into color schemes, flag representation, or things like the cuisines of the countries being represented.
This can also apply to your decor, lean into the Olympic ring colors, gold, or your team colors when decorating, but skip out on the banner that reads “Olympic Watch Party”. Instead, search up your home for pieces you already have and decorate with those things first. Then, head to the store for small additions like candle holders, ribbons, or cushions!
The real reason people show up to a watch party, however, is the food. So here are 20 food and drink ideas that you can try out at your Olympic watch party!
Olympics Inspired Eats
1. Olympic Charcuterie Board
Incredibly easy to put together, all this creative olympic charcuterie board needs are some select fruits and veggies. The board uses rings of fresh fruit to replicate the iconic olympic rings. It’s an incredibly easy way to involve the theme with something you were likely to already have!
2. Patriotic Fruit Skewers
Another incredibly easy option are themed fruit skewers! These ones are perfect if you are pulling for America but if you want you can do different fruits to match different country’s colors!
3. Star-Studded Watermelon Appetizers
Once again leaning into color scheme and symbolism, these appetizers are on theme without being literal. All you need for these easy appetizers are a few toothpicks and cookie cutters! The sweet and tangy combinations in the flavors make these a crowd-pleaser!
4. Flag Layered Dip
While the small bites are perfect for a crowd, sometimes you need something a bit more substantial. This super cute flag-themed dip is the perfect option. The best part is you can decide how much to put in each layer, so it is easily scalable, just be sure to finish off the top with the adorable flag.
5. Fruit Torches
Outside of the Olympic rings, the torch may be the next most notable symbol when it comes to the Olympic Games. So how about making a few of your own with an edible replica? Stuffed with yogurt and a variety of red and orange fruits, these are too good to pass up.
6. International Dish Flight
If you want to lean more into the cultural aspect of the Olympic Games, consider doing a few easy dishes from a variety of countries and create an international dish flight. Not only can you learn more about the countries that are represented in the games, but also more about their food and culture. Bonus, it’s a great conversation piece.
Olympics Inspired Sweets
7. Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cones
If the healthier fruit cones aren’t for you, here is a sweet, sweet alternative. Opting for chocolate, sprinkles, and cookie straws, these patriotic sweet treats are a need!
8. Gold Medal Oreos
What are the Olympics without a few gold medals? These gold medal Oreos are super easy to put together and fit the theme so well. Want to go a step further, use a strip candy to create the lanyards when you display them!
9. Olympic Ring Oreo Pops
While you already have those Oreos open, consider dipping them into some chocolate so that you can create the super cool Olympic ring display.
10. Flame Suckers
Don’t be intimidated! These Isomalt suckers are much easier than you would think and are perfect for adding in more Olympic Torch elements. Even better, skip the stick and you can use some to decorate other projects!
11. Mini Pies
It just does not get much cuter than these bite-sized pies. The best part is that they are easily customizable. This author uses the iconic star and red and blue fruits to make these more patriotic!
12. Olympic Donuts
I mean, you cannot skip out on Donuts when doing anything ring-themed! Plus every party needs donuts! This idea is so perfect we have two options!
Dipped
Easily done with homemade donuts or premade donuts, only a few simple ingredients stand between you and these perfectly themed donuts.
Sprinkled
If you prefer the sprinkled look, here is an option for you as well. Either way you cannot go wrong with donuts.
13. Olympic Cake Pops
While making cake pops for a party is not a new idea, instead of just decorating them on theme, consider creating a 3D display by organizing your cake pops into the shape of the Olympic rings!
14. Flag Cookies
An easy way to bring more of the international aspect of the games to your party, these flag cookies are decorated with sugar crystals and are super cute.
Olympics Inspired Drinks
15. Olympic Sugared Rims
A bit chic of an option, consider sugaring your rims in the Olympic colors. It only takes a few minutes of prep but shows an amazing attention to detail.
16. Red, White, and Blue Mocktail
An easy way to sneak in a bit more team representation is through your drinks. This delicious mocktail has sweet, tangy, and floral notes. Want to switch it up for your team colors, just search up those colors and mocktails or cocktails and see what you get.
17. Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots
Jello shots work well for parties because they barely involve you after they’re made, meaning guests can grab them and go with relatively little mess. These ones are perfect for an Olympic watch party with the delicious red, white, and blue flavor choices!
18. Olympic Torch Martini
*This drink should be made carefully and responsibly. Do not drink this while it is still on fire.* A bit more of an advanced drink option, this Olympic torch martini is not only delicious, it is sure to win you some showmanship points.
19. Olympic Themed Jello Shot Display
Reconfiguring things you would have already have to match the theme is one of the easiest ways you can lean into a theme. Like the Olympic cake pops, this user displayed their jello shots in the formation of the Olympic rings. Simple, but good.
20. Assorted International Beers/Liquors
Creating a bar with an array of international beers and liquors is probably one for the coolest ways you can use the international aspect of the olympics! It is a more subtle approach but it gives you a reason to open up the conversation with guests and to try something new!
The most important thing to remember is that the games are in the spirt of competition and sportsmanship. So sporting a fun attitude is the best way to host an Olympic watch party! Take not of the tips we went over at the beginning and have fun! Good luck!
