Clever Food Serving Ideas for a Backyard Party

Rethink how you serve food and drink at your next outdoor get-together. Showcase your personal style while keeping the pests off the guest list.

Terrariums are crazy-popular right now so why not put one to work during your next outdoor get together. Everyone enjoys a colorful, healthy spread of fresh fruit including pests. With this approach, you can skip the mesh covers and unsightly paper towels. No more "helicopter hosting" for you!

If your terrarium is large, make the most of the space by stacking small plates and bowls atop one another to create a colorful fruit tower. If you’re serving small sandwiches or cupcakes, upsize your plates.

This adorable little elephant basket puts a fun twist on outdoor entertaining. Add a plastic bag to line it and just like that, you’ve created an adorable snack bowl.