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 rare foods we want to serve at the school festival’s food stalls (21–30)
A rare, regionally limited confection
There are many region-limited snacks sold all over the country—for example, potato chips in special local flavors, or so-called “local specialty” products.
Think of items like Shiroi Koibito from Hokkaido or Unagi Pie from Aichi Prefecture.
How about gathering a variety of these delicious but hard-to-find snacks and selling them together? With so many treats people haven’t tried before, your customers’ excitement is sure to rise.
First, let’s look for websites where you can purchase snacks from different regions.
caramel kirimochi rice cakes
Here’s a simple caramel mochi bite you can make with plain mochi.
First, cut one block of kirimochi into eighths and heat it in the microwave.
The mochi will puff up a lot.
Next, mix sugar and water to make caramel—you can easily make the caramel in the microwave, too.
Coat the mochi with the caramel, let it cool slightly, and it’s done! If you put them in paper cups to carry around, they’re easy to eat like a snack, making them perfect for school festivals.
fried rice
You don’t actually see it that often at school festivals, but it’s a staple of classic Chinese cuisine and a common home-cooked dish.
There are many variations in the ingredients you can add, so experimenting to find the right balance between convenience and flavor can be fun.
People often say that high heat is crucial, but there’s ongoing research into ways to compensate for that, so I encourage you to look into it.
panini
Panini, the Italian version of a sandwich, is made by stuffing various ingredients into bread.
It’s similar to a hot sandwich: you grill bread filled with ham, tomato, and cheese.
You can make the dough from scratch, but that’s a bit of work, so using a long roll like a koppe-pan is recommended as a substitute.
Just cut a slit in the bread, stuff in your favorite fillings, and cook it in a frying pan, on a griddle, or in a sandwich press, and you’re done.
It’s easy even for people who don’t cook much, so give it a try and enjoy some Italian cuisine!
Korean tiramisu
The cute-looking dessert that’s been getting attention—cup tiramisu—is also highly recommended.
First, prepare a paper container.
Then, make the tiramisu in it while mixing in fruit and other ingredients.
Finally, finish by topping the surface of the tiramisu with sweets or snacks.
Try to choose colorful toppings to keep the look as cute as possible.
Also, the choice of container matters.
Instead of a plain paper cup, look for one with a nice design.
kushi-katsu (deep-fried skewered cutlets)
Kushikatsu—deep-fried skewers—has many shops that are practically Osaka landmarks.
At popular places, not only Japanese customers but also tourists from abroad line up.
Why not try offering kushikatsu at your festival stall? Since it involves deep-frying, it may feel a bit daunting, but instead of taking orders one skewer at a time like specialty shops, how about selling them in small sets, like an assortment? If you stick the fried skewers into a paper cup, they’re easy to carry, so it’s a great option.
In Osaka, there’s a well-known rule: no double-dipping in the sauce.
You could even post that prominently in front of your stall.
Candied sweet potatoes (Daigaku-imo)
Sweet, nutty, fluffy, and delicious! Why not offer glossy, appetizing candied sweet potatoes (daigaku-imo) at your festival booth? One big selling point is that the main ingredient is just sweet potatoes.
With only some basic seasonings, they’re fairly easy to prepare.
While daigaku-imo is typically deep-fried, there are easy variations you can make by simply pan-frying, which makes it even more accessible.
You may also find large bags of frozen daigaku-imo at wholesale grocery stores.
If there’s one nearby, be sure to check it out!
