{"id":5346,"date":"2018-04-16T13:37:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T13:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/?p=5346"},"modified":"2022-07-22T18:46:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T18:46:57","slug":"how-to-create-an-amazing-prom-candy-buffet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/how-to-create-an-amazing-prom-candy-buffet\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create an Amazing Prom Candy Buffet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Candy buffets are a hot trend for Prom, Homecoming, Senior Party, and other school events. These statement-making displays are great ways to show off your school colors or theme colors, and provide fun snacks for students at the same time. Setting up the perfect candy buffet is easy. Just follow these tips and ideas to design the sweetest candy display for your special school event.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Set the Sweetest Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To create the perfect candy display, you\u2019ll need the following elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>A long table or two<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Risers to add height and depth<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/candy-containers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Containers<\/a> of varying sizes and styles to hold the candy<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Cups, jars, bags, or boxes for students to fill up with candy<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Candy<\/a>, candy, and more candy<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/candy-containers\/white-candy-stand\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5352\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Candy_Buffet_Stand.jpg\" alt=\"Candy_Buffet_Stand\" width=\"245\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Candy_Buffet_Stand.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Candy_Buffet_Stand-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Match Your Theme and Colors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to match your candy types and colors to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">theme<\/a> or your school colors. Here are some ideas. Use these and add your own to design a candy display that\u2019s perfect for your school.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em><u>Fairy Tale Theme<br \/>\n<\/u><\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>silver and white, red (Beauty and the Beast), or pretty pastels<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate roses, chocolate hearts, candy gemstones, pastel buttermint creams<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em><u>Ballroom Theme<\/u><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>black and white or gold and silver<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate bow ties, anything wrapped in gold or silver foil<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em><u>Casino Theme<br \/>\n<\/u><\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>red and black, gold<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate poker chips, dice lollipops<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Underwater Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013<\/em> shades of blue<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> shark gummies, malted milk balls (to resemble bubbles)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Winter Wonderland Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>silver and white, light blue<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> white chocolate covered pretzels, white rock candy sticks<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Starry Night Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>dark blue or black<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate stars<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Hollywood Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>gold, silver, red<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate stars, chocolate award statues<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Enchanted Forest Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>silver, green, white<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate roses, gummy bears<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Paris Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>black and red<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate Eiffel Tower, Paris buttermints<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong><em>Tropical Theme:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>Colors \u2013 <\/em>bright and bold colors, yellow, red, orange, pink<br \/>\n<em>Candy \u2013<\/em> chocolate sunglasses, lollipops<\/p>\n<h2><strong>More Ideas For Your Candy Buffet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/chocolate-candy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chocolate<\/a> Bars<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/lollipops-and-suckers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Lollipops<\/a> with Full-color Wrappers<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Assorted-color <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/hard-candy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hard Candies<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/chocolate-candy\/chocolate-fountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em> Chocolate Fountain<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><em> Light-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/candy-containers\/light-up-party-fountain-with-cups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Party Fountain<\/a> with Cups<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\/chocolate-candy\/chocolate-fountain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5353\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Prom_Chocolate_Fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Prom_Chocolate_Fountain\" width=\"279\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Prom_Chocolate_Fountain.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Prom_Chocolate_Fountain-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>If you\u2019ve never had one before, consider adding a candy buffet to this year\u2019s Prom, Homecoming dance, or Senior Party. It\u2019s a fun way to make a statement and give your teens fun memories and keepsakes of the event. Use these easy tips and ideas to make your candy buffet the sweetest one ever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Candy buffets are a hot trend for Prom, Homecoming, Senior Party, and other school events. 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