By a Pro: Dessert Kabobs and Skewers

the idea

Get creative with any combination of fruit, candy, donut, cake, or cinnamon roll dessert kabobs and skewers for guests to nibble on while mingling

fruit kabobs served on bamboo food skewers with a yogurt dip on a party dessert table — *Cheesecake Fruit Dip*

donut hole and strawberry dessert kabobs served on bamboo food skewers — *Donut & Fruit Kabobs*

the how

Skewer your favorite fruits to make healthy fruit kabobs
Alternatively, mix with candy, cake, donuts, brownies, or cinnamon rolls to make them more indulgent
Drizzle with sauce while laying flat
Or serve in disposable shooter glasses or dessert cups filled with sauce or these sweet dessert dips

peach, cake, and marshmallow dessert kabobs served on bamboo food skewers — *Grilled Peach & Pound Cake Kabobs*

patriotic red, white, and blue dessert kabobs of raspberry, blueberry, and marshmallows served on bamboo food skewers — *Berry Kabobs*

the why

This Idea

Maximize budget; makes homemade desserts look more stylish
Embellish; makes simple, basic, filler, or store-bought desserts feel more special
Portion Size; controls portion size to help you budget, estimate quantities, reduce over-consumption and avoid running out
Uniformity; ensures any homemade treats made by friends and family still fit with your event concept, theme, or color scheme
Mobility; allows guests to hold treats in individual containers and eat more easily while standing, chatting, or mingling
Congestion; allows guests to ‘grab and go’ to reduce lines and congestion around the dessert table
Visual wow-factor; lends a stylish, modern, and professionally-catered look
Adds Height; varying degrees of height are essential to a well-designed dessert table (see my dessert table layout page)
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday treats, such as fruit and donuts
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget
Value; low cost idea that creates a big impression

donut hole and bacon dessert kabobs served on bamboo food skewers — *Candied Maple Bacon Donut Kabobs*

chocolate dipped strawberry dessert kabobs served on bamboo food skewers — *Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Skewers*

the why

dessert table styling & presentation

Spectacle; turns a food table into a display and creates a visual spectacle that contributes to the overall room decor
Aesthetically appealing; entices by creating a feast for the eyes
Special occasions should feel special; presentation makes party food look and feel less everyday
Elegant; lends your event an elegant and sophisticated touch
Professional; gives your dessert table a professionally-styled look
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected styling and decoration
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests share and tag on social media
Clear Up; high quality disposables can be thrown in the trash (or recycling) when finished to reduce post-event clearing and cleaning

pineapple and cake dessert kabobs served on bamboo food skewers — *Grilled Pineapple & Pound Cake Kabobs*

fruit kabobs served on bamboo food skewers — *Fruit Skewers Stand*

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Check out my Pinterest board ‘Party Desserts: Dessert Kabobs and Skewers‘ for ideas and inspiration for what to serve.

These look best presented in a skewer holder display stand (see example here) so they can stand upright and add height to your dessert table display.

Alternatively, lay them horizontally in rows on square or rectangular serving plates (see below for premium disposable plates).

For more about the three simple rules for layout; groups, rows, and levels, see my dessert table layout page.

You can also add a personal touch by using custom skewers with your event name or hashtag (see links below).