Holidays & Entertaining Entertaining Party Food & Drink 6 Top Summer Food Trends, According to Pinterest Who's ready for some sophisticated dinner parties? By Lauren Thomann Lauren Thomann Lauren Thomann is a developmental editor for Real Simple as well as a freelance writer and antique dealer. She has been writing professionally for nearly two decades and founded her antique business, Ageless Heirlooms, in 2006. When she's not collecting, she loves to cover topics like news, lifestyle, home improvement, antiques, and DIY. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 07, 2024 Close Photo: Victor Protasio If we could share only one stat from the newly released Pinterest Summer 2024 Trend Report, it would be that searches for the term “dinner party” have increased 6,000% over the last year. From elegant tea parties and dazzling dinner soirees to creative twists on your favorite summer foods, there is something crave-worthy for everyone. As the weather heats up, get inspired with these intimate yet thoughtful entertaining ideas and pair those with new ways to eat and drink some classics. We’re diving into all the viral food and entertaining summer staples, according to Pinterest users like you. 01 of 06 Themed Dinner Parties Greg DuPree Who doesn’t love a fancy (or silly) themed dinner party? The most popular dinner party themes for Pinterest users this summer are Greek, Chinese, coastal, fairy, and vintage. The first three themes are relatively straightforward, where you can serve a specific type of cuisine. Get more creative with the last two and encourage your guests to wear costumes that pair with some sparkly or antique party decor. TRY IT: GREEK LAMB BURGERS 02 of 06 Charming Tea Parties Victor Protasio Bridgerton is back and so is our fascination with all things high tea and floral-related. It’s no surprise, then, that searches for Bridgerton tea party have increased 430%, and related searches, like high tea food ideas and floral tea party, have seen a similar uptick. If you want to take your elegant entertaining into the evening, mix in some Bridgerton-inspired cocktails. TRY IT: MACADAMIA NUT SCONES 03 of 06 Coffee Alternatives Victor Protasio Most people need their morning cup of coffee, regardless of how hot it is outside. But, according to Pinterest users, tea may just be the new drink of choice. That means matcha milk tea and strawberry iced tea are becoming drinks of choice for tea parties and morning (or anytime) routines. Persian tea, coco milk tea, and lemon iced tea round out the flavors gaining popularity. TRY IT: PEACH ICED TEA 04 of 06 Reinventing the Mango Victor Protasio There are more ways to eat a mango than you might expect. For one, searches for mango floats—the popular Filipino dessert with layers of ripe mangos, graham cracker crumbs, and whipped cream—are up 3,700%. Then there’s mango sago, a mango-based tapioca pudding, and mango chia seed pudding. People also want to try mango jelly and mango crepes this summer. TRY IT: MANGO ICE CREAM CAKE 05 of 06 New Ways to Eat Avocado Caitlin Bensel The internet has maximized how we eat avocados, going as far as turning this buttery soft produce into crisp avocado fries. Then there’s avocado toast, but did you know people are baking avocado bread now? For sweeter ways to use fresh and frozen avocado, search for avocado desserts, avocado shakes, and avocado ice cream. TRY IT: AVOCADO COFFEE SMOOTHIE 06 of 06 Sourdough Experiments Getty Images If you have perfected your sourdough starter technique, you’ll love these fresh takes on how to use it. Notably, searches for sourdough bagels are up 300%, but that’s not nearly the most creative idea Pinterest users are pinning. Chocolate sourdough, sourdough tortillas, sourdough croutons, and cinnamon raisin sourdough bread made the list, too. TRY IT: SOURDOUGH BANANA BREAD Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit