From the glinting ballgowns and sleek tuxes to the impassioned speeches, the Academy Awards are one glamorous affair. And for those planning your own 2026 Oscars viewing party, the food and cocktail menu should be equally as over-the-top and decadent. With movies like Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another earning record-breaking nominations, it’s sure to be an exciting and entertaining evening, so you’ll want to make sure you have something to nosh on while you wait to see who will take home the famous gleaming statuettes.
From grilled veggie pizzas and bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese to cocktails, like the decadent yet perfect for spring pear & chamomile bee’s knees, ahead are the best-of-the-best, Oscars-worthy cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and desserts for your upcoming viewing party.
The 98th Academy Awards air on March 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT on ABC or the ABC app.
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Pear & chamomile bee’s knees
Pear & chamomile bee’s knees
Three days ahead of your viewing party, mix gin, diced pear, and dried chamomile flowers in a mason jar and let it chill in the fridge; then serve.
Get the recipe at Holly & Flora.
St. Germain-champagne cocktail
St. Germain-champagne cocktail
Combine St. Germain, chilled champagne or brut sparkling wine, and club soda. Garnish with a lemon, and you’re ready to entertain.
Get the recipe at The Vignette Blog.
The Golden Dream Oscars cocktail
The Golden Dream Oscars cocktail
The gold sprinkles-caked rim alone makes this Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, vodka, vanilla caramel gelato, sparkling seltzer water cocktail appropriate for any Oscars party.
Get the recipe at Blissfully Domestic.
Bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese
Bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese
No appetizer is more sinful — or irresistible — than goat cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates.
Get the recipe at Pinch of Yum.
Mini quiche four ways
Mini quiche four ways
Serve up a variety of quiches, including spinach, bacon, mushroom, and ham, for your party guests.
Get the recipe at Culinary Hill.
Filet Oscar crostini
Filet Oscar crostini
This bite-size twist on the classic Filet Oscar dish has everything your guests could want: meat, more meat, and a touch of veggies.
Get the recipe at Bite Sized Kitchen.
Buffalo chickpea meatballs
Buffalo chickpea meatballs
These vegan, gluten-free, nut-free veggie meatballs are made with a carrot, onion, and parsley.
Get the recipe at Watch Learn Eat.
Farmer’s Market grilled flatbread pizza
Farmer’s Market grilled flatbread pizza
Top your flatbread with fresh, seasonal, vibrant veggies — but don’t skimp on the mozzarella cheese!
Get the recipe at A Farmgirl’s Dabbles.
Corn risotto with zucchini
Corn risotto with zucchini
Another vegan-friendly dish, Bianca Zapatka’s corn risotto is chock-full of diced zucchini and other flavorful ingredients.
Get the recipe at Bianca Zapatka.
Creamy spinach baked ravioli
Creamy spinach baked ravioli
This vegetarian recipe is creamy, it’s flavorful, and it’s incredibly easy to make.
Get the recipe at Simply Delicious.
One pot Greek chicken orzo
One pot Greek chicken orzo
Tender orzo with white wine and chicken broth, crumbled feta, Kalmata olives, and crispy chicken — all in one pot.
Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.
Chocolate cassis cake
Chocolate cassis cake
Garten’s Academy Awards viewing menu includes this rich Chocolate Cassis Cake recipe that pairs perfectly with her Raspberry Royale cocktail.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Strawberry & champagne truffles
Strawberry & champagne truffles
To make strawberry truffles, you’ll need white chocolate, heavy whipping cream, butter, strawberry puree, and powdered sugar.
Get the recipe at Diamonds for Dessert.
Glitter doughnuts
Glitter doughnuts
You can even reuse this pink glitter doughnuts recipe for your upcoming Galentine’s Day party.
Get the recipe at Balance & Chaos.
Popcorn cupcakes
Popcorn cupcakes
It doesn’t get any cuter than Tikkido’s popcorn cupcakes made with toasted marshmallows.
Get the recipe at Tikkido.
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