With our collection of authentic German Oktoberfest recipes you can choose to host an casual gathering or a elegant meal to celebrate the world’s largest party. These recipes use genuine German ingredients, with options for quick-and-easy finger food to spectacular festive dishes.
What to bring to a backyard Oktoberfest?
1/2 roast chickens (known as hendl) are the most popular food item at Oktoberfest, hands down. (Over half a million of them are consumed at Oktoberfest each year!) Obviously they’ll be perfect for your backyard Oktoberfest. For smaller groups you can roast a couple of chickens and serve them up beer tent style–just cut straight down the middle.
How much does food cost at Oktoberfest?
I mean, it’s by no means cheap (most entrees will be in the 15-20 euro range) but the food choice at Oktoberfest is staggering. Besides a bunch of food stalls outside the tents, each tent has a food menu, and there are even some tents solely dedicated to special foods.
What kind of pretzels should I make for Oktoberfest?
These pretzels, called brezeln in German, are huge, chewy, and the perfect beer compliment. For smaller parties, go ahead and make the GIANT Oktoberfest version of these. Seriously, the bigger the better. For larger parties, save some dough (lil pretzel humor) and opt for smaller sizes.
What colors are used for Oktoberfest Party Supplies?
The official colors of the state of Bavaria are cobalt blue and white so choose napkins, streamers, tablecloths, paper plates and plastic silverware in these colors. You can purchase Oktoberfest party supplies from your local party store or from online sources.
What to eat at a German festival?
Many of the best known and most loved German food specialties are enjoyed during festival. The dishes served in beer tents and stalls around Theresienwiese occupy a well deserved status of great respect. Natives often say that to drink beer like a German one must eat like a German. Certainly a ring of truth to that!
