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A party isn’t a party without a fantastic food spread! After all the running and playing at our How to Train Your Dragon birthday (click here for Part II), our mighty vikings were mighty hungry. The boys were offered a balanced menu — some sweets and some healthy snacks — and they loved every bit of it! Nikki at Tikkido.com supplied the awesome viking helmet cupcake toppers (I can’t say enough about how cool these were) and beautifully hand-painted sugar cookies with the Toothless dragon logo.
Broccoli trees cut from the Berk forest were guarded by (or being eaten by) Toothless the Dragon, and a trencher full of meaty crispy baked viking drumsticks and turkey, ham and cheese sandwich skewers and deviled dragon eggs filled the kids up. There was even a bowl of “fish” to feed any hungry dragons that happened by.
The cupcakes were picked up at the local Target bakery, saving some party prep time. Just like the adults, the kids were pretty amazed by the Viking helmet cupcake toppers!
If you’ve got some food sensitivities in your Viking crew, this menu is a great starting point. We served quite a few gluten-free options, as several of our kids can’t eat wheat. We have a local gluten-free bakery where I get one or two cupcakes at a time for for children who can’t eat the regular kind. I picked up all the other supplies from my local Super Target; it made for some pretty convenient party shopping to have everything available in one place! 
And yes, kids WILL eat broccoli at a party–you just have to give it a little creative presentation!
After our Vikings were fed and watered, it was sad, but it was almost time to go home!
As our Vikings left, they each were handed one of these wonderful Lollipics lollipops. This company is able to take any 2-inch round image and print it right onto a lollipop for you. So neat, and a fantastic way to really personalize a party! All our guests definitely left all smiles.
For more How to Train Your Dragon party inspiration, be sure to see Part I and Part II.
All our brave Vikings had a blast at the party–and putting it together is made more convenient for all us moms by shopping for supplies at Target. You can find the following items from our party online (linked) or in stores:
DreamWorks Dragons Defenders of Berk Transforming Shields | Toothless the Dragon Beanie
Giant Toothless Plush | Dragon Tumblers | Giant Fire Breathing Toothless the Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon Mini Figurines | Plates, Napkins, Utensils
Ultimate Fuzzy Kit | Cupcakes
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Tenessa says
June 12, 2014 at 3:47 pmAwesome party!!! Love those clever little broccoli trees!!! 🙂
Paula says
June 12, 2014 at 6:11 pmThe broccoli trees really were the best part! 🙂
Carrie in NC says
June 13, 2014 at 9:06 amYour attention to detail really shows in these beautiful photographs! This looks like an amazing party! I can’t wait to share the movie with my kids.
Paula says
June 13, 2014 at 9:13 amThanks, Carrie! We’re looking forward to seeing the movie as well. I appreciate your kind words!
Michelle says
March 23, 2019 at 10:54 pmwhere did you get your food card labels?
Paula Biggs says
March 25, 2019 at 5:07 pmThey’re available in my Etsy shop 🙂
Jessica yargo says
April 18, 2019 at 11:40 amwhere did you get the wings for the marshmallow pops? they are so cute.
PartyGal says
June 13, 2014 at 9:08 amLove the use of burlap. I tend to think of burlap as rustic or country but it adds just the right masculine touch of softness to the tables. Great job!
Paula says
June 13, 2014 at 9:13 amBurlap is so versatile. 🙂 And I couldn’t find enough leather (haha) to cover the tables. Thank you so much for stopping in!
Andrew says
June 13, 2014 at 9:22 amWow–what a cool party and very thoughtful of you to include some gluten-free options. The sandwich skewer is a really neat idea–I may have to steal that 🙂
Paula says
June 17, 2014 at 6:47 pmMy kids’ classrooms are full of kids doing the gluten-free thing, I see it more in kids than adults almost. It’s such a common thing for us now to run across other gluten-free people here (by medical necessity), it is only polite to make sure there’s food they can eat at our gatherings! And the skewers were the first thing to leave the table–lots of fun!
Courtney says
June 13, 2014 at 9:40 amI love the giant Toothless plush eyeing the cute broccoli trees! The Viking helmet cupcake toppers are fantastic!!!
Nikki @ Tikkido says
June 13, 2014 at 12:52 pmI loved that shot of Toothless and the broccoli tree, too. Made me giggle!
Paula says
June 17, 2014 at 6:48 pmI didn’t notice he looked like he was eating the tree until I saw the photos–but definitely made me laugh, too!!
Gigi says
June 13, 2014 at 9:56 amWhat an amazing party, as always I love the details and ideas that comes together to make it awesome.
Carolyn Horten says
June 13, 2014 at 9:57 amAdorable party and so many great ideas for the food! Well done as always!
Allison says
June 13, 2014 at 10:00 amWow, I am impressed! This looks like an awesome party. The cupcakes turned out great – and to think – you got the cupcakes at Target and then embellished them some.
Richelle says
June 13, 2014 at 10:06 amLove the brilliant colors and the broccoli bouquet!
Dee Mejia says
June 13, 2014 at 12:14 pmLove the whole party theme. Broccoli bouquet was a great idea. You are so creative Paula! Wished we lived closer so I could hire you for Gabby’s birthday party!
Natalie says
June 13, 2014 at 1:09 pmAMAZING! The food selection was perfect and love the healthy options for kids. Those cupcakes are absolutely perfect!!!!
Jennifer ~ BellaGrey Designs says
June 14, 2014 at 11:41 amGreat party!! Love the helmets on the cupcakes those are perfect!!
Carrie says
June 24, 2014 at 4:15 pmI was wondering where and how you did the sheep? Thanks! I love the step up!
Paula says
June 25, 2014 at 6:00 pmTutorial soon, Carrie! 🙂
Carrie says
July 15, 2014 at 3:56 pm🙂
Charlene says
July 13, 2014 at 8:00 amCan’t wait for the sheep tutorial! Loved all your ideas and the detail.
Jeannette Pierce says
July 13, 2014 at 5:41 pmWas wondering in the last set of pictures (the collage) what was the toothless in the 2nd picture (it is the one next to the pic with the big flag) Is he the same toothless in the broccoli pics?
Paula says
July 16, 2014 at 9:05 amYes, they are the same! It is the large pillow plush from Target. They also have a small beanie version my son loves to play with as well.
Kelly Jozwowski says
August 1, 2014 at 9:09 amWhere did you get that amazing Berk flag/banner with the dragon silhouette?! And I can’t seem to find your tutorial for the sheep. Thanks for all of the ideas! You are so talented!
Paula says
August 2, 2014 at 4:55 pmThe tutorial for the sheep is now up at https://frogprincepaperie.com/2014/08/how-to-train-your-dragon-sheep-toss-party-game-tutorial.html, and I made the Berk flag/Banner myself. 🙂
Amber medina says
August 21, 2014 at 5:18 pmWhat does everything say on each food item I cant see when I zoom in /:
Amber says
October 3, 2014 at 5:38 pmWhere or how did you make the food labels and what does the chicken one say?
Paula says
October 7, 2014 at 1:48 pmYou can purchase the food labels in my shop at http://frogprincepaperie.etsy.com! 🙂
blake says
February 2, 2015 at 2:25 pmWhere did you get those cookies!? Those are great?!
Paula says
February 2, 2015 at 2:29 pmThe fabulous Nikki at http://www.tikkido.com created them. Do visit her on her website; she has a tutorial on how to make them available!
jessica yargo says
April 18, 2019 at 11:41 amwhere did you get the wings for the marshmallow pops? they are so cute.
Paula Biggs says
April 18, 2019 at 2:45 pmI made them out of gum paste! 🙂