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Recommended foods for a high school cultural festival: from Instagrammable items to easy, casual bites.

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When it comes to running a food stall at a school festival, it’s easy to agonize over what kind of food will draw a crowd.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of great food ideas perfect for high school festivals! We’ve picked out not only classic festival favorites, but also options that require minimal prep and eye-catching treats that will shine on Instagram—menus that we especially want high schoolers to try.

Enjoy the school festival to the fullest, including the fun of making everything together with your friends!

Recommended foods for high school cultural festivals: from photogenic items to quick-and-easy bites (61–70)

deep-fried mochi

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deep-fried mochi

For those who want to go with a classic, simple-is-best menu, we recommend deep-fried mochi! The chewy mochi coated in a sweet-savory sauce paired with the fragrant aroma of nori is a reliably delicious combination.

These days, there are products you can eat after just letting them thaw naturally, cutting down on prep and cooking time.

With those, you only need to warm them right before serving, which also makes inventory control and hygiene a breeze.

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Fruit Punch Cider

How to Make Fruit Punch / Refreshing with Soda!! Easy Dessert Recipe

Fruit Punch Cider

Cool-looking and colorful! Here are some ideas for fruit punch with soda.

How about serving fruit punch made with a variety of cut fruits, customized with fizzy, popping soda? At a school festival, a refreshing fruit punch is sure to be a hit with visitors! The combination of colorful cut fruits and sparkling, refreshing soda will be enjoyable both to look at and to taste.

Try setting up tables and chairs in the classroom to serve it.

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Garlic Edamame

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Garlic Edamame

Edamame is delicious as it is, but here’s a spicier and richer version: Garlic Edamame.

It’s a flavor that will really pair well with drinks.

The method is simple: microwave the edamame for 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce—just mix sesame oil, yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) sauce, and garlic paste from a tube.

Toss the hot edamame in the sauce and it’s ready.

If you have time, snip off both ends of the pods with scissors beforehand to help the flavors soak in.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Smoothie

[Recommended for breakfast] 4 easy and delicious smoothie recipes

Smoothie

A drink that spread with the popularity of home blenders, it’s said to have originated on the U.S.

West Coast.

The name “smoothie” supposedly comes from its “smooth texture.” With frozen fruits or vegetables and a blender, you’ve basically got a smoothie shop.

It’s a simple product, so increase the variety of fruits to create a sense of value.

Offer plenty of options like milk, yogurt, honey, and syrups.

Using smaller cups and selling at a low price might be the key to a successful shop.

Letting customers choose and mix their favorite fruits—that kind of flexibility is important too!

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Dalgona coffee

Super easy ♡ No-mix Dalgona Coffee recipe ♡ No dishes needed ♡ 달고나커피 쉽게

Dalgona coffee

If you’re aiming for social media appeal, dalgona coffee is highly recommended! It’s a drink that gained attention after being featured by numerous YouTubers and Instagrammers.

Its cute appearance and rich flavor really stand out.

Despite that, the ingredients are surprisingly simple, and anyone can make it easily.

Being cost-effective is an important point for school festivals and cultural festivals, right? If you serve it alongside eye-catching displays, I think it’ll really hype things up!

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