Best Luau Food Ideas & Recipes

The word “luau” is Hawaiian for “feast,” so what better way to celebrate at your island-inspired shindig than with some tasty dishes? Serve up these delicious eats for a day of food and fun! Our Best Luau Food Recipes PDF will give you the how-to on these grilled shrimp lettuce cups with tropical fruit salsa, and other mouth-watering morsels. Take a look through our Luau Party Treats Gallery for sweet summer treat ideas.

Say aloha to fun finger food! This fruity treat not only adds to the tropical atmosphere, but also gives your guests a healthy alternative to heavier luau fare. Serve slices of cut-up kiwi, strawberries and pineapple on Palm Tree Party Picks for a treat that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!

No spit is required for this roasted pig recipe! Pork sliders with a side of pineapple-mango salsa are a great alternative for your "lei-d"-back luau. Serve these sliders for a smaller-sized meal that tastes delicious but leaves your guests limber enough to limbo! For our yummy pineapple-mango salsa recipe, check out our Best Luau Food Recipes PDF.

The torches are lit, the scene is set…bring out the stars! These fun fruit skewers look as great as they taste, and they don’t take long to prepare. Use starfruit and watermelon to make the star shapes and layer them on a bamboo skewer with other colorful fruit. Grapes, blueberries and clementines add some juicy variety to this refreshing luau delight. Slice a pineapple in half and stick in your skewers for a fun tropical display!

This quick-fix dish is an island favorite! Tuna Poke is a raw seafood salad, but your guests don’t have to love sushi to enjoy this flavorful fare. Serve up this pretty fish in clear plastic bowls so guests can see that it looks as good as it tastes. For the recipe to make this tasty dish, see our Best Luau Food Recipes PDF .

Watch guests line up to load their plate when they get a glimpse of the pre-printed menu. Have your course list printed on custom menus bordered with an exotic flower print to get guests excited for the tempting feast!