I did some research with my grandchildren and came up with this list of cook out foods that kids love to eat. Sharing these ideas for
all of the upcoming summer cookouts.
I sent several of my grandchildren a text to see what they actually like to eat at a cook-out. We made some of the foods and decorated a cook-out table.
Some of their favorite cook out foods are the traditional
Baked Beans and Wieners, Potato Salad, and Deviled Eggs.
TACOS IN A BAG is always a big hit. Even the adults like this treat. My grandchildren like to have this when they have parties with their friends also.
HOT DOGS were a favorite response. Serve with sauce, ketchup, mustard, onions, Cole slaw or plain. They love this:
Homemade Hot Dog Sauce
SLIDERS are great for kids because they are a smaller version of a hamburger/cheeseburger and easier to eat.
PULLED PORK BBQ is a favorite for many of my grandchildren.
KABOBS.. My little grandsons in NC and CO tell me they like things on skewers…steak, chicken and fruit. Yum!!
Another food on the list of favorite cook-out foods was corn-on-the-cob.
Fresh fruit and dip trays are light and refreshing. I filled the center of a pineapple with a pudding base dip for this one.
Some other responses for munchie treats were chips and dip and cheese puffs.
DRINKS were Capri Sun, bottled water, lemonade, sweet tea, and a Root Beer Float.
The float can be made with any flavor of soda pop. Just place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass and pour the soda over it. Must have a colorful straw or fun spoon.
DESSERT choices were decorated sugar cookies, cupcakes, cobbler, Rice Krispie treats and ice cream.
The children always want to help decorate the food.
So fun, and even big kids (adults) enjoy these
COOKOUT CUPCAKES.
I think the children love foods that are light, colorful, tasty, and can be held in your hand, on a stick, or ones that get dipped. They prefer not to sit down to eat for a long period of time, so these varieties of cook out foods are children’s favorites. 
This post was shared on Sweet Little Bluebird Weekend Potluck.
Even without an actual survey of my grandkids, I can tell you that they love individual servings of things – like sliders and anything laced onto a skewer! Your display looks amazing! No wonder the girls’ smiles are so dazzling!
Your list is a great resource for the rest of us to safely choose from! Thanks!
And Happy 4th of July, to you, Pamela!
Wow they look delicious and the grands are darling.
Great post! Planning a beach vacation with my grandchildren. Will use some of these suggestions!
Thank you. A beach vacation with the grandchildren SOUNDS LIKE SUCH A FUN TIME!!!
My kids would love all of these! Pinning this one so I came make me tacos in a bag this weekend. My daughter had them at girl scouts and will be so excited that I found directions. Thank you for a great post!
Oh you are so welcome. I didn’t post step by step so if you need more details please ask me.
What a wonderful day all of you had cooking together — and the best part was you got to eat it, too! OK maybe being with the grandkids is the best part but those pretend hamburgers look pretty darned good!
Mine love the tacos in a bag! I will have to try some of the others.
The first time I seen the walking taco was at my kids school, it’s def a great and easy idea.
The kids of all ages do love these. We have been doing them here in WV for many years. They are always served at fundraisers and sporting events. A great thing to do at a concession stand. Thank you for visiting.
I’ve always wanted to try the taco in a bag and the popcorn bar sounds so fun! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Thank you and YES you must try it!
This post makes me so hungry! I will have to try to remember to use the pineapple to put the fruit dip in; such a great idea.
Thank you…