A Simple Guide to Catering for your Baby Shower in Los Angeles.
The cute décor, tasty food, and the comfort of knowing you are abundantly loved – baby showers are one of the most memorable moments of a woman’s pregnancy journey.
They are so cute, elegant, and full of joy.
If you are about to throw one and looking for baby shower ideas in Los Angeles, here is a way to make your incredible baby shower iconic – build it around ice cream!
Introducing Beach Town Pops - You source for baby shower catering ideas.
As you embark on planning a baby shower in Los Angeles, one of the most important aspects to consider is the catering. With a multitude of baby shower catering ideas to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide what to serve your guests.
Providing a delicious and memorable spread not only elevates the event but also shows your appreciation for the attendees. From delightful finger foods to a full-service menu, the options are endless, and catering plays a key role in setting the tone for the celebration.
When it comes to baby shower catering, finger foods are a popular choice, as they allow guests to mingle and enjoy a variety of flavors without the need for a formal sit-down meal.
For a more luxurious experience, a full-service catering option can include an array of dishes tailored to the preferences of the parents-to-be and their guests.
No matter what you choose, planning a baby shower with the perfect menu is essential in creating an iconic event. Remember that catering is not just about feeding your guests but also about enhancing the overall experience of your baby shower in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.
And not just any ice cream, artisanal, delicious, and unique ice cream that your guests will fall in love with.
And what better place to do your baby shower catering in Los Angeles than Beach Town Pops. But, we are getting ahead of ourselves.
Let’s take it from the top – here are the makings of an iconic Californian “ice cream” baby shower.
Let’s Start with the Baby Shower Invitations…
When delicious, one-of-a-kind ice creams will be the theme of your baby shower, your guests will show up. Ice cream has that effect on people. The warm California weather is your friend too.
In your invites, make it abundantly clear that there will be ice cream. And lots of it. Not just any ice cream either – artisanal ice creams with extraordinary flavors from Beach Town Pops.
Want to get fancy with invitations?
You can get a custom invitation done from a designer. There are lot of talented graphic designers in Los Angeles, and there are even more on Fiverr.
But, there is another way to design equally wonderful yet affordable invitations with Canva.
Canva is a DIY and free graphic design tool. It’s super easy drag and drop feature allows you to use your personal or stock images for the invite. It’s our favorite, but it’s your baby shower. So, you can pick any service that you prefer.
A tip – put ice cream flavors you like from our shop in the invitation.
Who wouldn’t want to go to a baby shower in Los Angeles that’s serving ice cream flavors like…
1. Lemongrass Basil ice cream…
2. Sesame with Orange Blossom Caramel…
3. Mango Lime, and more. :-)
That’s what will make your invitations iconic.
Ice Cream Cart, Straws with Stripes, & Everything Nice…
Since your Los Angeles baby shower is centered around something as adorable as ice cream, it makes sense for everything around to be cute too. Let’s introduce you to some fantastic décor ideas that will take your baby shower to the next level.
Party furniture is key…
Baby showers in Los Angeles are casual. So, don’t trouble yourself by creating detailed seating plans. Keep it breezy and classy. If you do not have the right furniture, you can rent it out from local businesses like Designer8 and Pico Party Event Rentals. They offer baby shower rentals in Los Angeles like lounges, bar stools, sofas, outdoor seats & tables, carpets, and more.
Centerpieces…
An ice-cream-themed party needs to have a centerpiece to match. You can also add waffle-cone inspired buntings.
There are a lot of uber-creative Etsy businesses that can use for baby shower decorations in Los Angeles. Ice Cream Center Pieces from The Party Darling Shop and Ice Cream Felt Garlands from The Peaberry Studio are the top ones that come to mind.
Beach Town Pops will bring everything the ice cream eaters need to enjoy a scoop – from waffle cones to cups to napkins.
If you want, use them as your décor. We will be happy to help!
Instagram Essentials
Since the central theme of the baby shower is ice cream, your props should scream “Ice Cream!”
Make your baby shower Instagram worthy by adding photo booths with giant waffles and ice cream cups.
Or maybe you should take pictures with your ice cream in this iconic 1977 VW bus and transformed it into the ultimate SoCal photo booth experience.
If you want, Beach Town Pops rents out ice cream carts that are a big hit at baby showers in Los Angeles.
You can serve the ice creams and popsicles directly out of this beautiful, dainty, and attractive cart. If not, you can also use it as a cool prop. Imagine the cuteness overload that an ice cream cart can bring to your baby shower pictures.
You can also add a topping stand. Let your guests add the toppings that they want and fulfill every childhood ice cream fantasy they have ever had. Who can forget such a fantastic party?
If this isn’t iconic, we don’t know what is!
Treat Them to the Best Ice Creams They Have Ever Had…
Now to the main event – artisanal, rich, and fun ice creams.
Let’s get real – you don’t want any ice cream for your baby showers. Iconic baby showers call for iconic ice creams. And do we have some unique flavors for you.
Our most requested ice cream flavor for baby showers in Los Angeles is hands down our Lemon Basil Ice Cream…
If Anthony Bourdain were to take a culinary adventure to Beach Town Pops, he would say…
“If you ever had Thai food, then you have tasted this combination of lemongrass and basil in a savory dish.
And that is where you will usually find it. However, if you want to be a little adventurous with your ice creams, this is a great flavor to start. It is familiar, but not.
When you dig your teeth into it, your taste buds will first capture the subtle basil flavor, which is quickly followed by the aromatic lemongrass, and finally the sweetness of the creamy base will come through.”
This ice cream is a journey.
The lemongrass & basil combination definitely not traditional, but it has a harmony about it that the ice cream lovers that your Los Angeles baby shower will enjoy.
If you are looking for a more familiar flavor, opt for…
Cranberry & Vanilla Bean gelato. Not to brag, but it’s a party unto itself. We will attempt to describe the flavor. This is certainly not your standard vanilla ice cream. You are tasting the flavor of a premium and organic Madagascar vanilla bean in a rich and flavorful crème anglaise.
Did we mention? All our ice creams are organic & gluten-free. Back to the ice cream.
Our simple vanilla ice cream is enough to make your eyes roll back, but we want to take you to ice cream paradise.
When we do your baby shower catering in Los Angeles, you can have this heavenly vanilla ice cream intercepted by the sweet and sour flavor of fresh cranberries.
As you put this ice cream in your mouth, the vanilla will coat your tongue and the tart cranberry will take your guests on an ice cream joy ride.
And there are so many more eclectic flavors from where these came from – Coconut-Corn with Brown-Sugar Syrup and Peanuts, Coffee Stracciatella, and the list goes on.
Now are you starting to see how adults will enjoy an ice-cream themed celebration? These are not the old, standard, “kid” flavors; these are sophisticated notes that a mature palate can appreciate.
But, that does not mean that we have nothing for the little kid inside you – we also have all the simple kid-friendly flavors on offer.
We also offer boozy ice creams in Los Angeles parties if you want to offer that option to your guests.
These ice cream flavors can make any celebration iconic.
A Party Favor to Remember – Custom Ice Cream Anyone?
After the roaring success of your baby shower, end on a high note with the party favors. Since your friends just had an ice cream feast, give them a piece to remember this iconic Los Angeles baby shower. You can add a mini pint of the signature baby shower ice cream to your party favors. You can get insanely cute bags for your Los Angeles baby shower party favors at Etsy shops like The Pink Papermill.
If you choose Beach Town Pops, feel free to ask us to create a custom flavor for your shower.
How cool would it be for your child to have an ice cream flavor prepared for their first party ever! You can send the guests back home with it.
Your friends and family can then take the ice cream home, so that everyone around them also gets a taste of the marvelous Los Angeles baby shower they just attended. Small ice cream pints is such a “different” party favor.
Ask yourself – have you ever received a pint of ice cream for a party favor?
Your child will have an ice cream flavor named after them. Iconic? We think so!
If you are in the LA, Orange County or San Diego area we got you covered… we also create delicious popsicles as well. :-)
Setting a New Iconic Standard for Baby Showers in Los Angeles…
Pregnancies are not easy and baby shower give moms a chance to put their hair down and have a good time with friends and family. It is that one ‘huzzah’ before you start a new chapter, if not a whole new book, of your life. The ear-to-ear smiles and the glow of the would-be-mom is a sight to behold. And what can make a Californian smile more than a full scoop of a great artisanal ice cream from Beach Town Pops!
Get in touch with us to plan your very own iconic baby shower in Los Angeles!