Dessert Table Food

Custom Caricature Cookies

the idea

Swap regular cookies for custom caricature cookies of the guest of honor that party guests will definitely want to photograph and share

woman holding a personalized custom caricature cookie of herself for her 90th birthday
personalized custom caricature cookies of a young man in a graduation cap and gown for a graduation party

the how

  • Choose quantities and with / without gift bag packaging
  • Choose pre-designed body type e.g suit & tie, graduation, wedding dress etc
  • Provide photo for face
  • Approve proof or make up to 3 revisions
man in fire captain uniform holding a personalized custom caricature cookie of himself
personalized custom caricature cookies of a man for his 50th birthday party

the why

This Idea

  • Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday cookies
  • Special occasions should feel special; serving regular everyday treats is unimaginative
  • Customized; personalized treats are more special and show you made an effort
  • Unique; customization adds a point of difference and grabs people’s attention
  • Wow-factor; lends a creative, unique, and thoughtful look to your dessert table
  • Discovery; allows guests to keep discovering new and notable elements as party unfolds
  • Talking point; gives guests something to discuss and share with one another
  • Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
  • Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected elements
  • Funny; quirky, lighthearted, or self-deprecating elements will make guests smile
  • Unusual; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests
  • Bestseller; an idea that’s proved popular with many of my site’s visitors
man holding a personalized custom caricature cookie of himself on his 80th birthday
a personalized custom caricature cookie of a man on a cake

the why

variety of dessert table treats

  • Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
  • Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable ‘safe’ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
  • Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
  • Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
  • Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
  • Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste
personalized custom caricature cookies of a woman for her 80th birthday party
personalized custom caricature cookie of a couple tucked into a napkin at their wedding

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“These custom caricature cookies make a fun dessert table treat served on their own or you can present them in individual cellophane bags to take home as party favors.

Alternatively, use them as a garnish / topping to embellish more basic or homemade desserts, such as cakes, puddings, and mousses.

These do require a minimum quantity order, which varies depending on whether you choose the bulk or gift bag options, so if your budget won’t stretch to buy these ready-made, check out my separate post for a custom caricature cookies cutter so you can bake your own.”

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where to buy

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Matt is a professional event producer with 29 years experience.

Clients include Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stella McCartney, Kevin Spacey, and more.

He is the winner of 30 industry awards and author of 'Become an Event Planner: Secrets for Getting Hired from Employers, Recruiters, and Event Professionals'

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