8 Stranger Things Food Ideas for Your Watch Party

Dine like you're from Hawkins (or the Upside Down) with these Stranger Things food ideas - perfect for your Season 5 watch party.

The final season of Stranger Things is already off to a thrilling start. And with the series finale fast-approaching, fans of the nostalgic, 80s-inspired show are gearing up for watch parties around the world. 

If this includes you, you're going to need some snacks to keep your friends (or yourself) in good spirits. 

From pineapple pizza to shimmering cocktails, these Stranger Things-inspired food and beverage ideas are guaranteed to impress.

8 Stranger Things food and drink ideas

1. Demogorgon Strawberries

There's no denying Stranger Things' Demogorgons are some of the spookiest monsters to stalk the small screen in recent years. Throughout the series, we've seen Demogorgons take many forms: Demotadpoles (pollywogs) in the form of Dustin's 'pet' Dart, Demodogs in Season 2, and full-blown rage-filled Demogorgons throughout . . . 

But what about strawberry Demogorgons? These delectable chocolate dipped strawberry treats are as adorable as they are delicious. They're easy to make but are a delicious on-theme addition to any watch party. 

2. Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Just like the Demogorgon's toothy snarl is an iconic symbol of Stranger Things, so too are vine-like tentacles that spread anywhere the Upside Down touches.
This upside-down cake brings both iconic images into one for the ultimate Stranger Things dessert. Not only does it look stunning, but it also tastes delicious with a combination of rich cocoa and bright strawberry that's sure to be a hit.

3. Build-Your-Own Waffle Board

Channel your inner Eleven with this build-your-own-waffles board that will satisfy sweet and savoury cravings alike. Stack it with all kinds of toppings, from forest berries with syrup to crispy maple bacon or fried chicken, and it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 

Plus, who doesn't love breakfast for dinner?

4. The Upside Down Cocktail

Need a drink to cope with the heart-pounding horror induced by Vecna and his minions? A round of these sweet-tart tequila cocktails will do the trick. The slightly eerie, magical shimmer comes from adding edible pearl dust to the drink, while deep red cranberry juice and muddled berries capture the colours of the Upside Down. Thankfully, this drink is a portal to good times and not anywhere as unpleasant as Vecna's lair.

5. Christmas Lights Cookies

In Season 1, Episode 3, Joyce paints an alphabet on her living room wall, then surrounds it with Christmas lights in a desperate attempt to communicate with Will. These Christmas light cookies are the perfect nod to the pivotal scene, which first let Joyce (and viewers) know that Will was alive. But . . . where was he? 

6. Pineapple Pizza 

Season 4 of the show features a pizza delivery driver, Argyle, who repeatedly encourages open mindedness towards pineapple pizza. His signature catchphrase 'try before you deny' is rumoured to have converted many fans into real-life pineapple pizza-eaters, so what better dish to enjoy with the show than a sweet and savoury slice for yourself? This version from Cookie and Kate takes it up a notch with barbecue sauce and feta for a gourmet twist on the series' Surfer Boy pizza. 

7. Scoops Ahoy USS Butterscotch

You might remember the USS Butterscotch as a fan-favourite menu item at Scoops Ahoy, the ice cream parlour where Steve and Robin worked in Season 3 of the series. This elaborate sundae is sure to be a hit at just about any Stranger Things watch party, combining butterscotch, chocolate and strawberry into a dessert big enough to share. 

8. Cool Whip Candy (Homemade 3 Musketeers) 

Three Musketeers candy features in Stranger Things beginning in Season 2, Episode 3 when Dustin uses the candy to cultivate a life-saving friendship with Dart the 'slug' - AKA baby Demogorgon. Take the treat one step further with these homemade candies which are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Just don't feed them to your furry (or slimy) friends!