Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with a Party Full of Pirate Food and Drinks

Ahoy, me hearties! Shiver me timbers! On 19th September, the world comes alive with a hearty "Arrr!" as we celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

What better excuse to throw a themed party packed with food, drink, and fun worthy of the seven seas? 

Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a children’s adventure, something at school, or an adults-only shindig, here are some ideas to make your party a treasure chest of delights.

Pirate-Themed Foods

When it comes to pirate fare, think rustic, hearty, and fun. Pirates at sea may have lived on hardtack and salted meat, but your guests deserve a feast!

Captain’s Feast Platter: Pile up roast chicken drumsticks, ribs, sausages, and crusty bread on wooden boards for a rugged pirate feel.

Seafood Galore: Serve prawns, crab claws, calamari, or fish and chips wrapped in paper cones.

Treasure Map Pizza: Create pizzas topped with ingredients shaped like “X marks the spot” or treasure chests.

Cannonball Meatballs: Juicy meatballs served with a smoky BBQ or rum glaze.

Gold Coin Snacks: Mini cheese rounds or chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil scattered on the table as edible treasure.

Pirate’s Plank Dessert: A long wooden board topped with brownies, flapjacks, and fruit skewers, ready for sharing.

Pirate Drinks for All Ages

No pirate party is complete without a tankard of grog! Luckily, you can make themed drinks that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Pirate Punch (alcohol-free): A mix of pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, and lemonade served in a big bowl with floating orange “gold coins.”

Rum Cocktails: Classics like Dark ’n’ Stormy (rum and ginger beer) or a Mai Tai fit the theme perfectly.

Coconut Cups: Serve tropical cocktails or mocktails in hollowed coconuts or novelty pirate mugs.

The Black Pearl: Cola or spiced rum with blackberries muddled in for a dark, mysterious drink.

Party Extras

To make the day unforgettable, lean into the swashbuckling spirit:

Hand out pirate hats, eye patches, and plastic swords.

Play sea shanties or classic pirate soundtracks (think Pirates of the Caribbean).

Set up a treasure hunt for kids with chocolate coins or small trinkets.

Encourage everyone to speak in their best pirate lingo throughout the party.

Talk Like a Pirate Day is the perfect excuse to break out your inner buccaneer and enjoy a themed feast with friends and family. 

With hearty pirate-inspired food, tropical drinks, and plenty of nautical fun, you’ll have a party that even Blackbeard himself would envy.

So polish your cutlass, raise your flagon, and get ready to shout a mighty “Yo-ho-ho!”