Summer is almost here, and so is everyone’s favorite reality show, Love Island. With season 13 of Love Island UK premiering June 1 and season eight of Love Island USA returning June 2, it’s officially time for watch parties with friends, dramatic recouplings, and obsessing over every new bombshell entrance. Last season kept viewers on their toes week after week, and anticipation is already high for the new islanders we have yet to meet.
Whether you’ve been watching since the early seasons or you’re stepping into the villa for the first time, a Love Island watch party is the perfect excuse to go all out with themed snacks and drinks. Here are a few fun ideas to add to your watch party menu while you tune in with your favorite bombshells.
Casa Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is the key to any successful watch party. You can stick with a classic mix of cheeses, crackers, and cured meats, or mix things up with a snack board featuring gummy candies, popcorn, and other sweet and salty treats that really make it a Casa-themed board. Either way, it’s the perfect spread to keep everyone satisfied between the steamy challenges.
Avocado Toast
A classic dish on Love Island is avocado toast. They eat avocado toast basically every morning for breakfast, so it’s only natural to include this in the watch party menu. It’s a simple dish that only includes some bread and an avocado. You can elevate it with seasonings like lemon juice, chili flakes, or simply salt and pepper. You could also make mini avocado toasts using slices of baguette bread for an easy grabbing appetizer.
Grilled Toasties
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One of the most iconic villa meals is the simple grilled toastie (or grilled cheese). It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for a watch party. All you need is bread, butter, and your choice of cheese. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing option that keeps everyone fed and happy while watching the boys whip up toasties to impress the girls and spark some villa flirting.
Bombshell Brownies
Bombshell-themed brownies are the perfect dessert to make ahead of time for the party. They are the perfect sweet treat to match all the dramatic television. You can spice them up with toppings like chocolate chips, caramel drizzle, or a sprinkle of sea salt for some extra fun. Either way they make a perfect and easy treat to share with a group.
Villa Champagne Glasses
What is a watch party without some drinks? Whenever the cast does a toast in the villa, they’re always clinking personalized glasses with their names on them. Recreating this at your own watch party is an easy way to bring that same energy home. You can customize champagne flutes for each guest with their names. It makes every drink feel like part of the show and adds a playful, personalized touch to the night.