If there is anything that eating at fancy events has taught, then it is that people first eat with their eyes and then with their mouths. Thus, irrespective of how the food taste, it gets judged first by its looks and then everything else. If it doesn’t look appealing, it is most likely not to be picked by guests to eat. Thus, food in a way has turned into a visual treat for most people and if you ever want anyone to appreciate your food to the fullest, it is essential that they are attracted to the way it looks. A simple way to make food pretty and all dressed up is by adding food picks!

But adding decorative food picks is not as easy as you may have imagined! There is a lot of effort that goes in selecting the perfect one. Here are a few things you may never knew about food picks:

Food picks provide contrast

There are some food items, which look rather bland. There is nothing you can do about them and the only way to make them Instagram worthy is by adding cake toppers or unique food picks that make them stand out. A perfect recipe needs a perfect food pick to elevate it! It’s just like how every white wedding cake, needs an interesting Wedding Cake Toppers! This trick may be simple, but this little move will definitely go a long way. Your guests will actual appreciate the food more and you will be filled with compliments.

Food picks can match a theme

They say God is in the details. Thus, if you plan to throw a theme party, the theme must be reflected in all aspects of your party and food should definitely not be void of a theme. If your birthday party has a Hawaii theme, then it only makes sense to have drinks with food picks that look like mini parasols. In the similar manner, if you are throwing a fourth of July party, make sure that all your cup cakes have an American flag food pick. These little details will not only excite your guests but will also get your brownie points for being the best host!

Food picks are affordable

Some people may argue that buying food picks for every party doesn’t make economic sense. They may even go ahead and make decorative food picks at home as a part of a DIY project on a lazy Sunday. But the fact of the matter is, they are highly affordable and cost anywhere from less than $1 to $6 for a pack of 75 pieces. Moreover they are available in a variety of designs such as tissue fans, parasols, flags, pinwheels, fireworks etc. These designs are sophisticated and worth every penny you pay for.

Whether you are a fabulous party planner or not, these food picks surely have the potential to turn any food into fabulous. They are simple, decorative and a must have at your next party!