By a Pro: Novelty Mini Treat Containers

the idea

Elevate bite-size treats or control portion size for expensive ones with novelty mini treat containers, trays, and stands

bite size cake desserts served on individual miniature gold cake stand display containers with a clear dome lid

bite size cake truffles served on individual miniature heart shaped tasting plates

the how

Use for bite-size or expensive treats, such as:
artisanal chocolates, cake truffles, mini cupcakes, French macarons, chocolate dipped strawberries, cookie dough, brownie squares, freeze-dried candy, freeze-dried ice cream, gourmet fudge, boozy fudge, gourmet marshmallows, or boozy marshmallows
Alternatively, use to portion loose snacks, such as gourmet sweet popcorn, gourmet savory popcorn, boozy liquor popcorn, wasabi peas, pretzels, trail mix, nuts, and candy

chocolate truffles served on individual silver goblet stands

bite size chocolate truffles served on individual miniature gold trays

the why

This Idea

Elevates; makes smaller bite-size treats appear more special or substantial
Maximize budget; makes homemade desserts look more stylish
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
Visual wow-factor; lends a stylish, modern, and professionally-catered look
Embellish; makes simple, basic, filler, or store-bought desserts feel more special
Layout; helps achieve the three simple rules for layout; groups, rows, and levels (see my dessert table layout page)
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday treats, such as chocolates and candy
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget
Value; low cost idea that creates a big impression
Reusable; can sometimes be washed and re-used for future events
Unusual; a less common way to present party food to impress guests

treats served in gold crown mini treat containers

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

bite size desserts served in individual miniature plastic terracotta plant pots with a shovel spoon

mini clear plastic gift box treat containers

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“These mini treat containers are just a fun and easy way to add some more unusual styling and presentation to your dessert table.

As these are so small, I would still present them in groups of the same dessert, arranged in rows, and displayed on square or rectangular serving plates (with the exception of the mini gold trays) so they make a bigger impression. See below for premium disposable plates.

Alternatively, you can also present them on cake stands and risers, which is a great way to add additional height to your dessert table display.

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

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