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6 Min
12/02/2026
Galentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to spill the tea as well as catch up with your gal pals. But one needs sustenance for all the ‘goss’, and crafting the perfect menu is important, especially if you are inviting your ladies out to tea (or cocktails) or a meal. This special day deserves special food, so this article gives you a lineup of classic mains and irresistibly sweet and polished-up drinks.
You are celebrating friendship, food, and fun on Galentine's Day, so you need something extra special. You want cheesy finger food and drinks to die for, that will make your brunch, lunch or dinner as extra as your squad. Focus on the toppings and garnishes to make these treats special and worthy of social media. Whether you go for classics or add your own twist, here are some dishes you could rustle up for your friends that will fill their hearts as well as their tummies, on this special occasion.
Before the sweet treats are unleashed, you need the salty stuff or rather, savoury items to fuel the meet and greet with your girlies. Keep a good mix of finger foods like bruschetta and main course, but don’t forget to make space for dessert!
Give the classic devilled eggs a Galentine’s upgrade by making the eggs as usual – mixing the creamy egg yolk with mayo, mustard and a hint of seasoning, and focusing on the toppings. Add some chilli flakes and bits of finely chopped crisp bacon to fit the theme of ‘pink’ of this special day. You can add beetroot powder to the ‘devilled mix and turn the entire yolk mix pink as well.
If you’ve been wanting to try a French baguette, this is your cue to buy a whole loaf, cut it into bruschetta slices, toast them and top them with a range of toppings. You can go the extra step and shape the bread into a heart, too. As for the toppings, you can make the classic pomodoro with tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil, or go with something like ham slices, salmon and goat cheese with fresh herbs – do a variety.
For a fuss-free main dish that still feels like you put in effort, whip up a one-pot pasta with a flavourful sauce. You can go the tomato route with marinara or arrabbiata, or pick the creamy route with alfredo or bechamel sauce. If these feel too much effort, stick to the classic aglio e olio with its garlicky, olive oil goodness with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. As for the pasta shape, pick whichever you feel you are in the mood for – spaghetti, penne, farfelle, all are good choices.
For those singletons who have been obsessing over the tunes of, ‘Where Is My Husband?’, this viral dish is a must-try. Whether or not you attract a partner, your girlfriends will definitely want to marry you. Marry me chicken uses pan-seared chicken breasts, which are baked in a heavenly cream sauce, which makes for an irresistible main course, paired with naan, parathas or basmati rice, fried rice and even pulao.
No Galentine’s gathering is complete without a little sugar rush! The sweet stuff is where the party really shines with chocolatey, fruity, and show-stopping desserts your girls will love. From gooey lava cakes to layered strawberry parfaits, these treats are perfect for sharing, snapping pics, and sneaking a bite or two (or three).
Make brownies Galentine’s worthy with real strawberries folded into the batter, or make a frosting that is pink or top your regular brownies with a jammy strawberry sauce! Make sure you bake the brownies correctly for a fudgy and gooey brownie batch. Add a drizzle of white chocolate before serving or a sprinkle of edible glitter for extra glam. You can even bake it in heart shapes to fit the occasion.
Lava cakes are special no matter the occasion, and it makes for the ultimate indulgence for Galentine’s Day. These molten gems typically include a tender cake that is slightly underbaked to yield a gooey, molten centre that spills out when cut. Special versions can add a heart of fresh strawberries in the batter, or fruit coulis to mellow down the intense chocolate richness. Serve it warm with ice cream or complementing fresh fruit to make your celebration feel extra special.
Parfaits are the perfect celebratory dessert with their distinct and alternating layers, all displayed in a glass. Pick strawberries, cakes and cream to fit the occasion, with a topping of ganache if you really love chocolate. You can even make it healthier by using yoghurt instead of whipped cream and crunchy granola or cookie crumbs instead of cake. This can be a light dessert after a heavy meal.
Leave out the liquor, and you can still enjoy the same deliciousness minus the buzz, but with plenty of giggles. Or, you could keep a mix of both.
The perfect drink for the occasion begins with this tipple with edible glitter in it! This drink is a blend of London dry gin, elderflower liqueur, and vanilla syrup. The secret of this colour-changing cocktail lies in the butterfly pea tea used, which is brewed blue but changes colour with lemon juice. Add a bit of edible glitter, and make this ordinary drink live up to its name.
If you want to add to the giggles, you might want to have a sweet cocktail in the mix. Make it fizzy and fruity with a pink and sweet fruity wine, pink lemonade, lemon‑lime soda, vodka and sliced strawberries. Make it in a big pitcher and serve it in stemless wine glasses, highball glasses, or Collins glasses. Make sure to rim the glasses with sugar and lemon for extra fun, and garnish with fresh fruit.
At the end of the day, Galentine’s is all about merry-making by eating and drinking. Whether you pick cheesy mains that steal hearts or heart-shaped desserts that rub your sweet tooth the right way, this menu is just the bystander; the main course is your friendship and the conversation around the meal.
