We have another food-related post for you today, as we're talking about setting up a sweet station at your hen party! This is perfect for hens who are celebrating at home, have hired a private venue, or are staying in an apartment.
While there are many companies who provide hire services of this kind, it can become a little pricey for hens who are looking to stick to a particular budget. After all, if you've already spend lots of money on accommodation, activities etc, it can seem a bit of a stretch to spend money on added extras.
The good news, is that it is super simple to plan a candy buffet or sweet station yourself, buy buying your own sweets and doing a little DIY work!
Step 1 - Stock up on Sweeties!
Here at HenStuff, we supply lots of sweet goodies for your hen night, so it won't be difficult to find lots of old favourites and hen-themed candies for your spread.
Will you pick something naughty or nice? Why not have both! Shop sweets here.
Step 2 - Get Crafty in the Kitchen!
We recently shared a few recipes for yummy bakes and treats to serve up at your hen party, which you can find here if you missed it. Another great idea is to make some marshmallow pops, which have become very popular in recent years, due to the fact that they look great and are easy to make. There is a super easy demonstration image here, but essentially, all you will need is: lollypop sticks, chocolate, cake decorations and maybe food colouring if desired.
If you're feeling a bit more ambitious, then why not try making some pretty macaroons? Not only will they add a touch of French bakery chic to your table, they also present you with the opportunity to try a range of different flavours and colours! Check out this strawberry macaroons recipe to get you started.
Step 3 - Set the Scene!
You'll want to make sure that the sweet station looks as good as it tastes, so it's important to think about the layout. Luckily, you can buy lots of plastic sweet jars online, which emulate the look of glass at a much lower price. Experiment with pretty jars, cake stands and bowls until you get your desired effect. For extra impact, try sticking to sweets and storage of the same colour(s), to make your arrangement look even more stylish and put-together. For the table or stand, you may want to add extra elements of decoration, which you can easily make yourself with some pretty card and paper. Check out this awesome hen party bunting idea from Brideas!
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No party is complete without some ace food, which is why we thought we'd share some of our favourite ideas of what to serve up to your hens! Whether you're looking to add some girly glitz or filthy fun to your party, we have a bake to suit you! Even if your skills aren't really up to scratch, some of these are pretty easy, so won't take much work.
Raspberry Meringue Kisses
These pretty little treats from Domestic Gothess are perfect for hens who wan't their food to look and taste good! Thankfully, these sweet mini gems take very little time and effort to make, so you can spend more time getting ready for the party than fussing over food! Plus,you can get really creative in how you display them, as you can see from the images below! Storing them in a jar could be a really cute idea if you're looking to create a 'vintage sweet shop vibe', and you could even use them as cake toppers! Check out the recipe here!
'Sex and the City' Cosmo Cupcakes
If you want to add a little sparkle and girly charm to your hen, these cosmo-inspired cupcakes are most certainly the way to go! If paper plates are not your thing, and the thought of plastic cutlery makes you cringe, then these are sure to bring a more 'high end' vibe to your hen party. If you'd like to give these a go (or get someone else to do it for you..), you can find out how to make them over at
84th and 3rd.
Pretty Pink Bras
These comical yet charming sweets are a great way to bring a sense of fun and cheekiness to your night, without going all-out on the sleeze. Made from gummy sweets and cake frosting, these certainly aren't short on sugar, so should give you and your pals enough energy to dance the night away! As they are pretty easy to make, you may even want to make it an activity, and see which of your hens can come up with the best design! For
Hello Cupcake's full instructions,
click here.
Strawberry Jelly Shots
Jelly shots have become a fast-favourite with party enthusiasts, and what better way to enjoy a tipple than as part of a fruity treat? We found this recipe over at
Buzzfeed, and we have to say, we love the cute cocktail-inspired look they've created! You could always change up the boozy element to suit you, by substituting the choice of alcohol or getting rid of it altogether! If you want to see how these were made to give it a go yourself, take a look
here.
Funny Willy Cake
Here's another fruity dish, but in a slightly different sense to the one above. If cheeky, trashy fun is what you're all about (and come on, it's only tradition), then why not have a go at baking a silly willy shaped cake? We spotted the one below over on
Korena in the Kitchen, who actually took the time to cut out the shape herself before icing it. Luckily, we're able to save you a step on that front, thanks to our
Giant Willy Mould, which can be used for, cake, jelly, or whatever food you fancy! To see how Korena made her cake, you can
visit her website for more instructions and images.
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