Everything You Need to Throw a March Madness Watch Party
Score big with these must-have eats and themed serveware ideas.
March is the most exhilarating month for college hoops —there's a reason they call it March Madness. From March 19th to April 8th, all eyes are on the 68 teams that earned a spot to compete in this nonstop basketball tournament that's sure to see a few upsets and surprises. Even if your bracket gets busted before the Sweet Sixteen, this list of must-have eats you can buy online will help guarantee the food is good no matter what happens on the court. We can't wait to tune in with snacks in hand to see who makes it to the Final Four.
Catch March Madness starting March 19th on the networks of TBS, TNT and Tru and streaming on Max.
Nachos are perfect for any basketball-viewing event, and this trash can version makes it even more fun. All the necessary ingredients are supplied including brisket, cheese, pickled onions, sour cream, pico de gallo and more, plus tortilla chips to be piled up in a "trash can" for a mile-high fun presentation.
This 40-pack of basketball plates is a fun addition to any March Madness watch party. The realistic-looking basketball plate is ready to be loaded with all the snacks you serve.
A cheese plate is a must at any party, and this one from Utah's Beehive Creamery keeps it interesting. Selections included unique flavors such as "Pour Me A Slice Cheese" made with Basil Hayden's and the spicy "Big John's Cajun Cheese." Plus, crostini and honey complete the cheese plate.
Smoking delicious meat is always a good idea for game-watching. This box from Nashville's Porter Road includes all the best farm-raised smokable meats including a half pork butt, half brisket and pork spare ribs.
Celebrate your favorite college team with this round chocolate layer cake dressed up as a basketball from Blue Owl Bakery in Kimmswick, MO. The six-inch layer cake serves six to eight people.
Those nail-biting games call for the best cinema snack around: popcorn. This giant six-and-a-half gallon tin has three flavors of popcorn including butter, cheese and caramel, all of which are sure to appease anyone watching.
These snack cups are sure to be a slam dunk. Fill the basketball nets with everything from popcorn and pretzels to candy and nuts for the perfect themed serving vessel that your guests will want to refill over and over again.
The Game Day Collection from Vermont Wagyu has everything you need to create the ideal spread throughout the tournament. Wagyu burgers, beef kielbasa, chorizo and smokehouse bacon — plus a jar of Vermont Quince mustard — give you a great variety to make throughout the three weeks or to appease a crowd for a Final Four watch party.
Fool your guests with this bucket of "fried chicken" that's not actually fried chicken at all. Chef Cynthia Wong created the perfect fried chicken dessert — waffle ice cream with a chocolate-covered cookie bone topped with white chocolate and crushed cornflakes — for Life Raft Treats in South Carolina. We have a feeling these will be gobbled up quickly.
This legendary New Orleans sandwich is a great addition to any game day spread. The classic sandwich, this version from Central Grocery, starts with a Sicilian sesame loaf stuffed with ham, salami and mortadella plus Swiss, Provolone, and an olive and pickled vegetable salad. The three, nine-inch sandwiches are enough to serve 10-12 people.
