16 Easy & Delicious Home Party Menus to Impress Every Guest

Preparing a party at home sometimes makes you wonder what to choose that is delicious, easy to cook, and still enough for everyone. Each party is not only an occasion for gathering but also a way for you to send thoughtfulness and sophistication to relatives and friends.

Among hundreds of dishes from Vietnamese, European, and Asian cuisines, choosing a menu that is both tasty and simple while still maintaining a cozy atmosphere is not easy. Understanding that, The Caterers suggest 16 delicious, easy-to-prepare, and emotional home party menus to turn your kitchen into an intimate and memorable party space.

Menu 1: Traditional intimate dinner

A familiar but always favorite menu. Fragrant steamed chicken with lemon leaves and crispy fried fish with sweet and sour sauce bring a warm flavor to the family party.

Dish suggestions:

• Shrimp and pork spring rolls
• Steamed chicken with lemon leaves
• Crispy fried fish with sweet and sour sauce
• Mixed stir-fried vegetables
• Sour snakehead fish soup
• Dessert: Seasonal Fruit

Suitable for: Family meal, rustic, and close.

Menu 2: Rich taste of the sea, delicate in every dish

From crispy seafood spring rolls to lightly fatty steamed shrimp in coconut water, each dish brings the breath of the ocean to your home party space.

Dish suggestions:

• Shanghai Hot and Sour Soup
• Sweet and salty braised spare ribs
• Steamed shrimp in coconut water
• Stir-fried okra with garlic
• Pumpkin and shrimp soup
• Dessert: Lotus seed sweet soup

Suitable for: Outdoor party or family birthday.

Menu 3: Warming rustic taste, simple but delicious

Lotus root salad with shrimp and pork, and braised fish in a clay pot evokes the familiar flavors of Vietnamese family meals. A little bit of soft and fragrant beef stir-fry adds a modern flavor to the menu, suitable for all ages.

Dish suggestions:

• Lotus root salad with shrimp and meat
• Shaking beef with potatoes
• Braised basa fish in a clay pot
• Stir-fried morning glory with garlic
• Amaranth soup with fresh shrimp
• Dessert: Coconut jelly

Suitable for: Vietnamese family party.

Menu 4: Bustling Western flavors

Crispy mini pancakes and fragrant honey-grilled chicken create a harmonious, balanced combination between the fatty taste and the sour taste of shrimp soup.

Dish suggestions:

• Mini pancakes
• Honey grilled chicken
• Fried shrimp
• Stir-fried green beans with garlic
• Sour shrimp soup
• Dessert: Ripe mango

Suitable for: Birthday party or friends gathering.

Menu 5: Northern sophistication in every dish

Those who love Northern cuisine will love the distinctive flavors of crispy golden Hanoi spring rolls and rich five-spice grilled ribs, exuding the seductive aroma of a traditional fire.

• Hanoi fried spring rolls
• Grilled pork ribs with five spices
• Grilled basa fish in foil
• Stir-fried greens with shiitake mushrooms
• Bitter melon soup stuffed with meat
• Dessert: Grapefruit sweet soup

Suitable for: Warm and neat family party.

Menu 6: Rustic yet attractive

Crispy fried sour spring rolls served with grilled saba fish with slightly spicy salt and chili, add sour chicken soup with giang leaves to complete the party.

Dish suggestions:

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• Honey-roasted chicken
• Grilled mackerel with salt and chili
• Boiled vegetables with fish sauce
• Chicken soup with sorrel leaves
• Dessert: Flan

Suitable for: Small family dinner party.

Menu 7: When Asia and Europe meet

Refreshing Caprese salad combined with flavorful grilled lemongrass pork creates a feast that blends sophisticated Western cuisine and familiar Vietnamese flavors.

Dish suggestions:

• Caprese Salad
• Grilled lemongrass pork
• Crispy fried basa fish
• Braised vegetables in fish sauce
• Seaweed soup with minced meat
• Dessert: Cantaloupe

Suitable for: Co-worker reception or light lunch.

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Menu 8: Luxurious Western-style brunch

A brunch at home is made sophisticated with ham and cheese croissants, creamy pumpkin soup, and sweet cherry cheesecake.

Dish suggestions:

• Croissant with ham and cheese
• Cream of pumpkin soup
• Honey-roasted chicken with grilled vegetables
• Dessert: Cherry Cheesecake

Suitable for: Weekend morning gathering, bringing an elegant, gentle, and energetic atmosphere.

Menu 9: Modern seafood party

Smoked pork rolls with cheese combined with sour seafood soup cooked in coconut milk create a menu that is both strange and familiar, full of fresh sea flavor.

Dish suggestions:

• Meat, bacon, and cheese rolls
• Sour seafood soup with coconut milk and lemongrass
• Crispy fried tilapia with sweet and sour sauce
• Dessert: Lotus seed sweet soup

Suitable for: Elegant dinner party at home, bringing a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere.

Menu 10: Full meal with all dishes

A complete menu with full appetizers, main dishes, and hot pot, suitable for the diverse tastes of diners.

Dish suggestions:

• Meat and mushroom rice rolls
• Beef stew with potatoes and carrots
• Hong Kong Steamed Sea Bass
• Stir-fried Chinese cabbage with oyster sauce
• Spicy and sour seafood hotpot
• Dessert: White Jelly Dessert

Suitable for: Family party or small gathering, creating a feeling of completeness after a day of gathering.

Menu 11: Exquisite Thai Flavors

Spicy and sour Thai seafood salad combined with grilled pork belly with galangal and fermented rice brings a party full of energy and flavor.

Dish suggestions:

• Thai seafood salad
• Grilled pork belly with galangal and rice vinegar
• Braised snakehead fish with pepper
• Stir-fried chayote with garlic
• Sour soup with snakehead fish
• Dessert: Fresh coconut

Suitable for: Fun outdoor party.

Menu 12: Rich flavors of Central Vietnam

From crispy shrimp spring rolls to fragrant steamed chicken with salt, this menu recreates the authentic taste of Central Vietnam, both rustic and attractive.

Dish suggestions:

• Shrimp spring rolls
• Steamed chicken with salt
• Grilled shrimp
• Stir-fried Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
• Bitter melon soup with shrimp
• Dessert: Sweet Orange

Suitable for: Family reunion dinner on the weekend.

Menu 13: A party of brilliant Western flavors

Sweet and sour dried mango salad with snakehead fish combined with roast duck in rich tamarind sauce creates a lively party with a strong rustic flavor.

Dish suggestions:

• Dried mango salad with snakehead fish
• Roasted duck with tamarind sauce
• Fried red tilapia
• Fried tofu with mushroom sauce
• Crab soup
• Dessert: Dragon fruit

Suitable for: Fun outdoor party.

Menu 14: Breath of the seaside town

Nha Trang grilled spring rolls and steamed squid with ginger bring a fresh and delicate taste of the ocean.

Dish suggestions:

• Nha Trang grilled spring rolls
• Roast pork with rice vermicelli
• Steamed squid with ginger
• Stir-fried Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
• Bitter melon soup stuffed with meat
• Dessert: Green bean dessert

Suitable for: The party was attended by a wide range of ages.

Menu 15: Light and refreshing

Shredded chicken salad and beef wrapped in betel leaves create a feast that is just the right amount of flavor, light, and sophisticated.

Dish suggestions:

• Shredded chicken salad
• Beef wrapped in betel leaves
• Crispy fried basa fish
• Stir-fried chayote with mushrooms
• Chrysanthemum greens and egg soup
• Dessert: Fruit ice cream

Suitable for: Small birthday party at home for about 10 people.

Menu 16: Warm taste of home

Sweet and salty braised spare ribs and braised grass carp with galangal have familiar flavors, evoking a feeling of peace and closeness.

Dish suggestions:

• Banana flower pig ear salad
• Sweet and salty braised spare ribs
• Braised grass carp with galangal
• Stir-fried Chinese cabbage with shiitake mushrooms
• Chicken soup with sorrel leaves
• Dessert: Dragon fruit

Suitable for: Warm family party.

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Essential tips for planning a home party menu

A perfect home party is not only about delicious food but also about how you skillfully balance flavors, colors, and emotions on the table. Here are some small suggestions for you:

• Balance the number of dishes to avoid feeling full. The ideal menu should have 1 appetizer, 3 main dishes, 1 soup, and 1 dessert.
• Prioritize fresh seasonal ingredients so dishes always retain their natural flavor.
• Combine salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors to make the party harmonious and attractive.
• Pay attention to the presentation, the color of the food, and the delicate arrangement of the table.
• End the meal with a light dessert for a pleasant feeling.

A well-prepared menu will save you cooking time and make a good impression on your guests.

The Caterers: Your perfect home party companion

If you are busy but still want a complete and well-organized party, The Caterers is a reliable companion. With over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry, we provide professional service, safe and quality-controlled ingredients, and flexible menus according to customer needs.

Whether it’s a small family party or a large corporate event, The Caterers will always accompany you to make every party complete, and memorable.