Here’s an easy guide to how to host a gluten-free birthday party! From planning a super simple menu, making a delicious gluten-free dessert to decorating a birthday party!
We were thrilled to team up with Freschetta® to host a charming, yet simple gluten-free birthday party! For this event, it was important to create a perfect gluten-free menu that addressed the guest of honor’s gluten-free diet, but was still a delisious meal that everyone could enjoy!
It can be difficult, and even stressful, to find tasty, gluten-free options that please everyone, but with crispy, delicious gluten-free pizza from Freschetta®, it was so easy to pull the menu together.
I was able to spend more time making the get-together fun and festive! I started with effortless decor… a low table setting with comfortable throw pillows! You can’t go wrong there.
Birthday Party Deocrations
DIY Balloon Arch
We hosted this birthday party outside and made it a cozy atmosphere by creating an easy-to-make balloon arch for the backdrop for the party. Balloon arches are so fun to make and you can use any color of balloons to fit your theme.
Flowers
Every party needs flowers! You can make your own simple arrangement or buy one from a local florist. Either way, flowers add instant decorations to a table and make the party festive. You can also enjoy them for the week after!
Throw Pillows
Create an inviting party with a variety of throw pillows. Guests can use these to sit and relax.
Low Table
For the outdoor party, we used a low coffee table for seating. This was you don’t even need chairs, just the pillows.
Birthday Party Essentials
- Plates
- Napkins
- Glasses and Silverware
- Cakestand
Gluten Free Birthday Party Menu
For the menu, we served Freschetta’s® Gluten-Free, Thin & Crispy 4 Cheese Medley Pizza, that even my none gluten-free guests devoured! The crust is so crispy and delicious, it’s definitely the kind of thing you crave when it’s gone.
Paired the pizza with a garden salad and a tasty rosé sangria.
Gluten Free Desserts
For dessert, I used this recipe to create a decadent chocolate gluten-free birthday cake! Here are more delicious gluten-free desserts you can make:
Gluten free chocolate brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies Gluten Free
Cheesecake Gluten Free
47 Gluten Free Desserts from Bon Appetit
Party Punch Recipes
We served a rosé sangria, but there are so many delicious party punch recipes you can make!
Blackberry Margarita Party Punch
Frequently Asked Gluten Free Questions
What does it mean to be gluten free?
If someone is on a gluten-free diet it’s because they have a sensitivity or allergy to gluten and need to manage symptoms of celiac disease. A gluten-free diet excludes gluten. Items like wheat, rye, barley, couscous
What food is gluten free?
Foods that do not have grain in them are usually gluten free. Things like vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, poultry, beans, dairy and legumes are all gluten free. Some whole grains are gluten free as well.
Does milk contain gluten?
Plain milk is dairy free and so it butter. There are things like a malted milkshake that would not be dairy free as it has barley.
Here is a gluten-free food list that will help you when choosing a menu for a gluten free birthday party.
Frequently Asked Birthday Party Questions
How do you plan a birthday party?
- Decide on the theme and the date of the party.
- Send out invitations 6-4 weeks prior to the event.
- Plan the menu, in this
case it’s agluten free menu. - Purchase party decorations and make any DIY projects.
- A week before the party, make sure you have ordered anything you need to purchase online.
- A few days before the party, grocery shop and prepare.
- The day before the party, make anything you can that is make-ahead.
- Day of the party, decorate, cook and enjoy!
How do you entertain guests at a birthday party?
- Create a beautiful setting for guests to enjoy.
- Have an activity or something special for guests to do.
- Always have food and drinks!
- Music should be playing to set the mood.
- Talk to everyone at the party to make them feel welcome.
How to Throw a Last Minute Birthday Party
Check out our guide to throwing a last minute party!
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Watch the video to see all of the details come together! We hope you’re inspired to host a party and have learned something about hosting a gluten-free birthday party!
Kyranna says
October 26, 2016 at 4:21 pmSuch a lovely party & everything is so pretty! I’m gluten free so really appreciated the effort you put into it 🙂 I absolutely adore the glasses you served the sangria in. Where are they from if you don’t mind me asking?
Eden says
October 27, 2016 at 5:26 pmHi Kyranna!! Thanks for the sweet comment!! I bought the glasses at Urban Outfitters! They came with some random margarita mix, but I tossed that out 🙂
Krystal says
October 28, 2016 at 6:19 amThis all looks so good! Question about the cake….I see the recipe link is for cupcakes. What size pan did you use and how long did you bake it for? Also did you double the recipe for the cake? Thanks!
Eden says
October 28, 2016 at 1:23 pmThank you Krystal! I made 2 layers with a 6″ round pan and it worked perfectly! I didn’t have to double it! It was a smaller cake, so if you do an 8″ or 9″ maybe double it. So happy you liked it!!
Chandice Probst says
January 31, 2017 at 11:45 pmI LOVE this!! So great to see that you did so much for your friend who lives gluten-free. As a girl with celiac disease myself, I definitely appreciate kindness like this. Darling party too!
Eden says
February 3, 2017 at 11:04 pmYay!! I’m so happy you like it Chandice!! I loved learning how tasty gluten free actually is! The pizza was AMAZING. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything and the dessert too!