By a Pro: Gourmet Savory Popcorn | Unusual Dessert Table Food

the idea

From bacon cheddar and pizza, to garlic Parmesan and dill pickle, these gourmet savory popcorn flavors will ensure this ‘filler’ option is anything but dull

loaded baked potato flavored gourmet savory popcorn

the how

Choose size from 7 oz to 3 gallon bags
Choose from flavors including bacon & cheddar, Thai curry, dill pickle, Habanero, pizza, garlic parmesan, sour ceam & onion, wasabi, and more

Thai curry flavored gourmet savory popcorn

garlic parmesan flavored gourmet savory popcorn

the why

This Idea

Original; guests are often impressed by, and grateful for, something new or different
Entertaining; quirky and unexpected treats / flavors are fun for guests
Surprising; unexpected treats / flavors ensure your dessert table feels fresh and exciting
Experiential; tasting strange, unconventional, or adventurous treats / flavor combinations creates a memorable experience for party guests
Unusual; whether they love it or hate it, they certainly won’t be bored by it
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday treats and ‘filler’ items
Refreshing; unusual flavors can make less special treats more appealing
Wow-factor; lends a fun, exciting, and innovative feel to your dessert table
Discovery; allows guests to keep discovering new and notable elements as party unfolds
Talking point; guests will discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected elements
Different; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests

dill pickle flavored gourmet savory popcorn

bacon ranch flavored gourmet savory popcorn

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

habanero, buffalo, and sriracha flavored gourmet savory popcorn

truffle fromage porcini flavored gourmet savory popcorn

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“For quirky and unusual treats like gourmet savory popcorn, that lots of party guests will likely want to try, I’d recommend serving them in a way that helps controls portion size.

If you just put these out in a bowl, guest are likely to scoop up handfuls, and there might not be enough to go around.

One way to do this is to serve in disposable treat cones (see my post here), treat cups (see here), or mini tasting bowls (see here).

For a bit of fun , you could display with food tents that read ‘Guess the Flavor’ on the outside face and the answer written on the inside,

Be sure to check out my other posts about gourmet sweet popcorn and boozy liquor popcorn“.