Recommended foods for a high school cultural festival: from Instagrammable items to easy, casual bites.
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!
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Recommended foods for a high school cultural festival: from photogenic items to easy bites (51–60)
chai tea
A stylish chai tea with a special feel would probably be popular if you sold it at a school festival booth.
If you want to set up a booth at the festival, let’s discuss and decide on things like the menu, toppings, and whether to offer iced or hot versions as we plan.
It might also help the service run smoothly on the day if you decide in advance which spices to use for the chai.
Offering sweetness levels—less sweet, regular, or sweeter—could make it easier for customers to choose.
Recommended toppings include cinnamon powder, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream!
pancake
The pancake boom that started around 2010 took off at a tremendous pace and has become a beloved staple on dessert menus.
Alongside hefty pancakes piled high with cream and fruit, ultra-fluffy, custard-like pancakes that practically melt like liquid have also appeared.
For your school festival, try getting creative with toppings to make cute, satisfying pancakes! It’s a great idea to look at actual pancake shop menus for inspiration.
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.
Mitarashi dango
When it comes to mitarashi dango, it’s arguably one of the most popular wagashi among high school students.
That said, because it’s so easy to buy, many people may have never made it themselves.
For the dumpling portion, you use shiratamako (glutinous rice flour).
You can knead it with water, but in this video they make it by adding silken tofu instead of water.
Using tofu is said to keep the dango from hardening even after being stored in the refrigerator.
Boil the dumplings in hot water, skewer them, and sear them in a frying pan to add some char.
After that, just coat them with the sauce and they’re ready to eat.
A simple soy sauce-only glaze also makes for a delicious, more grown-up flavor.
Recommended foods for high school cultural festivals: from photogenic items to quick-and-easy bites (61–70)
caramel kirimochi rice cakes
While deciding what to sell at a festival booth is fun, it can also be tricky.
So this time, here’s an idea that won’t overlap with others, is easy to make, and tastes great: caramel mochi bites.
First, cut one block of kirimochi into eighths and microwave until the pieces puff up.
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 serve it in paper cups so people can carry it around, it becomes a handy snack that’s perfect for a school festival.
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!
Acai bowl
Packed with fruit and sure to delight! Here are some ideas for acai bowls.
An acai bowl is a dessert made with acai, a superfood.
Topping it with granola and fruit makes it even more enjoyable, so it’s highly recommended! You can also create a Hawaiian vibe with decorations and background music to set the mood.
They’re colorful and full of nutrients like vitamins, so learn about the appeal of acai and share the key points with visitors as you sell them!