10 Movie night food ideas at home
Whether you're hosting a film night, or snuggling up on the couch with your loved ones, here are 10 movie night food ideas to turn your living room into a cinematic feast. Cosy up, press play, and dig in!
10 at-home movie experiences
1. Fantasy feasts
Movie inspo: Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Life of Pi, Pirates of the Carribean
Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Life of Pi, Pirates of the Carribean Menu idea: Think hearty, magical, and medieval
Think hearty, magical, and medieval Recipe ideas: Classic roast chicken (don't forget the 'tater's precious), shepard's pie, veggie ragu, and pumpkin pie for dessert
Classic roast chicken (don't forget the 'tater's precious), shepard's pie, veggie ragu, and pumpkin pie for dessert Tip: Pair with home-made butterbeer or hot chocolate (with extra marshmallows for full Hogwarts vibes)
2. Thriller and horror night bites
Movie inspo: Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Silence of the Lambs, Hereditery, The Conjuring
Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Silence of the Lambs, Hereditery, The Conjuring Menu idea: Nail-biting scenes call for indulgent snacks. Bonus points if your dessert is darker than the plot twists
Nail-biting scenes call for indulgent snacks. Bonus points if your dessert is darker than the plot twists Recipe ideas: Create a spook-worthy charcuterie board for anxious-eating, or devilled eggs, bloody beet soup, and pair with an indulgent dark chocolate tart for dessert
Create a spook-worthy charcuterie board for anxious-eating, or devilled eggs, bloody beet soup, and pair with an indulgent dark chocolate tart for dessert Tip: Have a glass of fine red wine at the ready to calm those nerves
3. Sci-fi suppers
4. Italian mobster feasts
5. Action-packed fuel
Movie inspo: Taken, Mission Impossible, The Bourne Series, Fast and Furious, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Taken, Mission Impossible, The Bourne Series, Fast and Furious, Captain America: The Winter Soldier Menu idea: Quick, bold, and satisfying
Quick, bold, and satisfying Recipe ideas: Loaded burgers, chicken wings, vegan nachos, and beef short rib tacos
Loaded burgers, chicken wings, vegan nachos, and beef short rib tacos Tip: Make sure to wash it all down with a cold local beer or mocktails with a punch
6. Rom-com comfort food
Movie inspo: 10 Things I Hate About You, No Strings Attached, Notting Hill, How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anyone But You
10 Things I Hate About You, No Strings Attached, Notting Hill, How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anyone But You Menu ideas: Think cute, comforting, and a little bit cheeky
Think cute, comforting, and a little bit cheeky Recipe ideas: Mac and cheese with a twist, pan-fried lobster, grilled cheese sandwich, oxtail pot roast, and pair with a dreamy chocolate dessert to end with something sweet
7. Comedy crowd pleasers
8. Romance night in
Movie inspo: The Idea of You, The Notebook, Me Before You, Pretty Woman, Brokeback Mountain
The Idea of You, The Notebook, Me Before You, Pretty Woman, Brokeback Mountain Menu ideas: Elegant and indulgent
Elegant and indulgent Recipe ideas: Coq au vin, classic steak dinner, creamy alfredo pasta, and pair with a refreshing matcha-coconut panna cotta for dessert
Coq au vin, classic steak dinner, creamy alfredo pasta, and pair with a refreshing matcha-coconut panna cotta for dessert Tip: Soft music, candles, and your favourite person
9. Disney and Pixar marathon meals
10. Drama and bold flavours
Movie night has never sounded (or tasted) this good. With a little planning and the right company, an ordinary night in becomes an unforgettable feast. Which movie night food ideas will you try first?
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