mini donuts served in disposable paper food cones

Disposable Food Cones

the idea

Elevate simple, store-bought, or ‘filler’ treats and enable guests to graze while mingling by serving ‘grab and go’ desserts in disposable food cones

popcorn served in individual disposable paper food cones on a party dessert table
mini donuts holes served in individual disposable paper food cones on a wedding party dessert table

the how

fruit served in disposable paper food cones
mini waffles served in individual disposable paper food cones

the why

This Idea

  • 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
  • Savory; great for serving savory treats, such as popcorn, nuts, pretzels etc
  • 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
  • Elevates; makes smaller bite-size treats appear more special or substantial
  • Layout; helps achieve the three simple rules for layout; groups, rows, and levels (see my dessert table layout page)
  • 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 everyday treats, such as popcorn, candy, or fruit
  • Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that wonโ€™t blow your budget
  • Value; low cost idea that creates a big impression
popcorn served in individual disposable paper food cones on a wedding party dessert table
candy treats served in individual disposable paper food cones

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
donuts holes served in individual disposable paper food cones on a party dessert table
appetizers served in individual disposable paper food cones

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“These disposable food cones come in either paper or bamboo. For desserts that might leave a grease stain, like donut holes, or squash easily, like fruit, it might be worth opting for the bamboo ones.

They look best, and add additional height to your dessert table display, when presented in a stand or rack (see links below).

Alternatively, you can use an upturned wire storage basket (the type of thing Ikea sells for around $3) as shown in the ‘Salty Donut’ photo above.

Another option is to simply lay the cones flat, arranged in rows, on on square / rectangular premium disposable plates or on tiered stands / risers. See links below for both.

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

For treats such as donut holes or mini waffles, you can elevate these by combining with food pipettes filled with a sauce or syrup.

To personalize, opt for customized paper cones (links below), add a custom sticker (links below) or, depending on the treat, use a personalized disposable spoon / fork printed with your event name (links below).

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where to buy

SHOP disposable food cones

  • For more info and prices check out the links below

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where to buy

cone stands

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
'Treat Yourself' treat cone display stand
fruit filled cones standing vertically on an acrylic tiered riser display stands
confetti filled paper cones standing vertically on an cone display stand
fruit served in cones standing vertically on a cone display stand

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where to buy

custom stickers

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
This Kid is Turning Forty custom photo round stickers for any age
'Happy 40th Dave' custom photo stickers
'Look Who's 30' custom photo stickers stuck to party drinks cups
custom photo stickers showing man as a young boy in 1993 stuck to party drinks cups

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where to buy

serving plates

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
food arranged in rows served on black and white premium disposable plates
mini desserts served on white premium disposable square and rectangular plates on a party dessert table
mini cakes and desserts served on white premium disposable rectangular plates on a party dessert table
pink cake pops served on white premium disposable square plates on a party dessert table

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where to buy

stands & risers

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
mini party desserts arranged on a tiered acrylic riser display stand
circular shaped tiered treat stand filled with desserts and treats on a wedding dessert table
party food desserts and treats arranged on a tiered serving tray display stand
cupcakes arranged on a tiered wood riser display stand at an outdoor party

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where to buy

mini spoons / forks

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
disposable mini dessert spoons gold
disposable mini wooden dessert spoons tied to dessert cups
disposable mini dessert forks rose gold
disposable mini wooden dessert sporks

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where to buy

custom spoons / forks

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
Happy 1st Birthday Wyatt custom personalized disposable mini wooden dessert spoons
disposable mini wooden dessert spoons next to individual mason jar desserts
Mary & Martin custom personalized disposable mini plastic forks
Happy Birthday Annalise custom personalized disposable mini wooden dessert sporks

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