Summary of unusual foods we’d like to offer at the school festival’s food stall
Food stalls are an essential part of any school cultural festival.
From classics like fried chicken (karaage) and takoyaki to many other options, there’s a wide variety of foods you can sell.
But if you’re going to do it, wouldn’t you rather offer an original menu that doesn’t overlap with other classes? In this article, we’ll introduce some unusual food ideas that are perfect for festival stalls! We’ve also picked out trending items and dishes from around the world, so be sure to use them as inspiration.
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Summary of unusual foods we want to serve at the school festival’s food stalls (61–70)
Pinsa
It’s a dish that originated in ancient Rome and became the prototype of pizza.
While you can get deep into details like the type of flour used for the dough, to put it simply, it’s a “small pizza.” It has a stylish vibe and is easy to eat on the go, making it well-suited for school festivals and cultural festivals.
Minestrone
A simple, large-batch minestrone loaded with vegetables.
It can be served in paper cups, so it’s a great option.
You can also sell it alongside baguettes or other breads.
To make it, first cut ingredients like carrots, onions, potatoes, cabbage, and bacon into 1 cm cubes.
Sauté the chopped ingredients, and when the vegetables soften, add canned tomatoes and water, then simmer.
Season with consommé and salt and pepper to finish.
Give it a try!
Deep-fried soba noodles with thick sauce
If you serve a truly authentic crispy soba with thick sauce, it’s sure to be a hit.
Of course, regular ankake yakisoba is fine too, but this time I’d like to show a Japanese-style twist.
The method is simple: deep-fry soba noodles as they are, and you’re set.
They turn out astonishingly crisp! Then just sauté some vegetables and meat, pour the sauce over, and it’s done.
Compared to standard ankake yakisoba, it’s lower in calories, and its light flavor makes it easy to eat a lot.
Onigirazu
Onigirazu are great for school festival food stalls because you don’t have to shape them by hand and you can sandwich a variety of fillings inside.
If you use dedicated tools sold at 100-yen shops and the like, you can easily create a rich, varied lineup.
Try not only classic onigiri fillings but also meats, prepared side dishes, and fish cakes—lots of different ingredients.
Focus not just on flavor but also on colorful presentation; they’ll be photogenic and attract more attention! They’re perfect for lunch, and if you make them smaller, they work as snacks too—so give them a try.
Guri and Gura’s Castella
The cute castella cake that appears in the hugely popular picture book Guri and Gura, which you probably read when you were little.
It’s basically a pancake, baked by pouring the batter into a small skillet.
If you could serve it to customers in the skillet, the adorable presentation would likely make it a hit.
Since you’d need the skillets returned, it would be ideal to have an eat-in space.
By the way, you can even find small-sized skillets at 100-yen shops, so give it a look.
cup salad
How about making cup salads using clear plastic cups like the ones used for iced coffee and other cold drinks? Cup salads can be held and eaten with one hand, so they’re easy to enjoy at a school festival! If you choose vegetables with color in mind, they’ll definitely be photogenic, too.
Prepare a few types of dressing for people to choose from, and have them put on a lid and shake the cup before eating—then they can enjoy their salad in a delicious and fun way!
kim mari (deep-fried seaweed glass noodles roll)
It’s a popular dish you’ll always find at Korean izakayas and the like.
With Korean street food villages and Korea-themed eateries all the rage, if you’re running a food stall, it’s got to be a Kimmari stand! To put it simply, kimmari is japchae wrapped in seaweed and deep-fried.
If you load it up with vegetables, it stays pretty healthy even when fried.
That salty flavor of Korean seaweed is just irresistible.
For the stall’s decorations, use plenty of Korean colors like green and orange to boost the vibe!