The Best Activities for Foodie Friend Groups
Written by Cora Gold
Going out for delicious meals or drinks with your best friends only gets better when they appreciate the experience like you do. Get inspired to spend time with your foodie friends this weekend by checking out activities everyone will love. You and your taste buds are in for an incredible time with these fun ideas.
1. Cheese Boards and Game Nights
Anyone can throw a charcuterie board together, but the best foodies know the value of a high-quality cheese board. Send your friends a list of popular cheeses so everyone brings a different type to your next hangout. You could end up with a selection of cheddar, Stracchino, feta and Gouda to snack on while you play board games.
It’s crucial to pick the best cheeses when they’re the center of your next foodie activity. Selecting a Limburger cheese that doesn’t have a moisture rating of 46%-60% won’t provide an authentic tasting experience. Research the cheeses everyone wants to try to offer pointers on how your friends can get the best selections.
2. International Brunch Meetup
Explore the world through your taste buds by finding local restaurants that provide international brunch menus. You’ll get to taste various dishes with your best friends.
While brunch has been a trendy outing in recent years, it’s actually been around for longer than you might expect. The term originated in an 1895 essay and described a meal with loved ones that would sweep away the worries that culminated during the week. A Sunday brunch with your besties is the perfect way to de-stress and start your week on a high note.
3. Surprise Snack Collections
Foodies almost always have a preference when it comes to their next snack. You’re used to choosing the foods that make your taste buds sing, but it’s time to experience something unexpected with your friend group.
Ask everyone attending your next get-together to bring a snack in a covered container. Mix the canisters and pass them out, ensuring no one gets the item they brought. Everyone will get a surprise treat they might not have tried before. It’s a fun way to mix things up at home, the community pool or another beloved hangout spot.
4. Downtown Foodie Walking Tours
Many downtown areas now offer walking tours specifically for people who adore trying new foods. Check out your hometown’s website to see if there’s one on its activities page. Local restaurants may also advertise being part of a tour.
Consider getting tickets and going with your friends when everyone has a free afternoon. You’ll make new memories and get some extra exercise while visiting restaurants you might not have tried before.
Be sure to wear something light and airy between venues if it’s warm out. Walking tours often last a few hours, so you’ll be in the elements for some time.
5. At-Home Wine Tastings
It’s nice to treat yourself to a professional wine tasting occasionally, but they can be costly. Save yourself and your friends a hefty chunk of cash by scheduling at-home wine tastings. Everyone can bring a bottle and a complimentary snack. Provide glasses of water for palate cleansers.
Ensure everyone knows how to select the right food along with their desired wine. Small details, like matching tannins, create an authentic experience. Tannins are crucial ingredients in wine and foods like chocolate, so they pair well. Everyone will also get an added health bonus with a bit of chocolate at their tasting since tannins help prevent cancer and are anti-inflammatory.
6. Five-Star Cooking Classes
Invite your friends to a five-star cooking class when you’re anxious to leave the house and break your typical routine. A local restaurant or community college might host them every month, or you could go to one online. Ensure you have everything you need for the course by checking the ingredient and supplies list early. It might change where you attend the class, like meeting at another friend’s home to use their convection oven for the virtual instructor’s specific recipe.
7. Seasonal Cocktail Competition
It’s always fun to indulge in seasonal foods with your favorite people. Seasons change every few months, so you can eat or drink something you haven’t had in a while.
Ask everyone to select a clever cocktail recipe to participate in a cocktail competition during your next hangout session. A few people could be your judges or you could each take a sip of everyone’s drink and vote for the winner. Extra points could go to creative touches, like unique containers instead of cocktail glasses or unusual ingredients.
Plan Fun Foodie Friend Activities
Foodie friend groups always know how to have a good time. Consider these activities when looking for something new to do with your favorite people. Whether you focus on food, drinks, or everything in between, clever ideas like surprise snacks and creative cocktails will keep everyone on their toes.