This game day party is full of inspiration and recipe ideas to inspire you. Gather with friends and watch the big game with these tips below.
Who’s ready for the big game? Last week I shared the recipe for my pimento cheese spread perfect for a game day party, and today I’m going to show you how I put an entire party together in partnership with Frontera Wine.
All around the country, parties are very popular for the BIG GAME! They’re usually very “interactive” meaning guests bring food or drink to share. As a hostess I like to set the scene with a few base items like my prepared party sandwiches, munchies, and a signature drink like white pear sangria. I’m sharing the recipe below, made with Frontera chardonnay, and it makes enough to serve a small crowd.
Here are highlights and tips from our game day party.
Big Game Day Party ideas that make hosting a breeze
- I set the scene with black and white, with stripes to match the referees. This way your party will coordinate with whatever team is playing in the game.
- I made my own snack mix of popcorn, pretzels, and tortilla chips. They’re easy to carry in these striped snack boxes.
- A veggie tray is always a welcome palette cleanser as well as a lighter choice to have available.
- Pre-made sandwiches are a terrific way to fill up your guests. Have two different selections to choose from: roast beef and turkey melt.
- Guests will bring their own favorite recipes to share so make sure you have room on the table to spare.
- Set up some sweet treats on the sidelines and decorate the table with pennants, and football paraphernalia.
- Make my white pear sangria ahead of time and let guests help themselves. Using copper mule cups is a unique and attractive vessel to serve it in.
Sangria is always a good choice for serving a party full of people, and Frontera has a variety of award winning wines to choose from. You could switch out the chardonnay in this recipe and use one of their Sauvignon Blancs or Pinot Grigios instead. Their value for the price is great for entertaining.
HOSTESS TIP: For a family-friendly punch option just use white grape or apple juice instead of the chardonnay.
White Pear Sangria
- 1 large {1.5 liter} bottle Frontera chardonnay
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 1/2 cup pear juice {from the juice aisle, not from a can of pears}
- 2 – 12 oz cans ginger beer soda
- Sliced pears & apples, and blackberries
In a large pitcher add wine, rum, pear juice, and fruit. Cover and refrigerate over night.
Add ginger beer when ready to serve for the party.
Serves a small crowd.
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This turned out fabulous! Might be one of my favorites you’ve ever done! I LOVE the copper cups and the wooden serving trays you used. Sources pretty please? I think one of my favorite details was the football in the urn with the two flags. It’s so simple and darling!! Again, sources for all of your wooden accents. I just love them!
Wow, thank you so much Jessica! The wood trays are a mix of items I found at HomeGoods, Target, and the one with legs is from Pottery Barn. Bowls are Crate & Barrel & Walmart. Spoons & knife are Crate & Barrel & HomeGoods. 🙂
I want to come to your party. Everything looks great.
Thanks Brenda. That would be such fun!
Fabulous food and fabulous decor!!! SO many lovely ideas for game day.
We don’t do football in our household, but if a friend has a spread like this, I would totally go to their party! This looks amazing!
I’m only in it for the food and socializing, Karyn! 😀
Chris, you’ve outdone yourself! It is so beautiful!
Thank you for such a sweet comment, Julie. Cheers!