Are you hosting a tailgate party this football season? Do you need some game-day food ideas? Costco has plenty of affordable and convenient tailgate party foods that are sure to be a hit and can easily feed a crowd.
Corn Dogs
Corn dogs are a game day favorite, perfect for serving as an appetizer on a platter.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo chicken wings will always be a hit at your next game day party. These fully cooked frozen wings just need to be heated and served.
Korean BBQ Chicken Wings
Instead of the usual buffalo chicken wings, why not try serving these amazing Korean BBQ chicken wings? They’re delicious, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and just the right amount of heat for a little kick.
Carnitas Tacos
Impress your Tailgate party guests with delicious carnitas tacos. These pre-cooked carnitas are easy to prepare—just heat them up and serve with soft tortillas, guacamole, and salsa.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This buffalo chicken dip is perfect for your game day party. Packed with tender chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, it’s the perfect snack to keep the party going.
Mexican Street Corn Dip
How about trying a game day dip with a delicious Mexican twist? You can’t go wrong with this street corn dip, served either hot or cold.
Pretzel Bites
These pretzel bites make for easy game day appetizers and are served with two delicious dipping sauces: cheddar cheese and mustard dip.
Burgers
Burgers are the classic tailgate food. Costco is a great place to buy burgers—they have a wide selection of frozen burger patties, making it easy to find one that fits your budget. Don’t forget the bun—Costco has the best prices on bulk Martin’s Potato burger buns.
Hotdogs
Hotdogs are another classic tailgate party food. It’s cheaper to buy hotdogs at Costco than anywhere else. They have a good selection of hotdogs at the lowest price.
Bratwursts and Sausages
Costco is a great place to go for bratwursts and sausages. There is always something new to discover. Fire up the grill and cook up some bratwursts and sausages. Serve them on a platter to add variety to your tailgate party food spread.
Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders are easy game day appetizers. These Just Bare Chicken tenders are a go-to; they taste like Chick-fil-A!
Costco Chicken Wings
If you’re looking for easy tailgate party food, buy a pack of precooked chicken wings from Costco. They’re in the prepared section, right next to the Rotisserie Chicken.
Chips and Guacamole
You can’t go wrong serving chips and guacamole at your Tailgate party. They’re always a hit. Plus, Costco has the lowest prices on tortilla chips and guacamole.
Tortellini Pasta Salad
If you want an easy game day pasta salad, pick up a few tubs of this tortellini pasta salad from Costco. It tastes delicious and is ready to eat.
Hummus and Mini-Naans
Switch up your tailgate appetizers with some hummus and mini naan bread.
Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip
You can’t beat this classic spinach artichoke and parmesan dip for your tailgate party.
Pizza Bombas
These pizza bombas are highly addictive, and they make great game day finger food. Check out Easy Costco Meals for Lazy Weeknight Dinners
Sweet Heat Snacks
Looking for a snack mix with a spicy twist? These sweet heat snacks are just what you need. This mix includes seasoned almonds, cashews, honey-roasted sesame sticks, glazed pecans, corn nuggets, and BBQ-flavored crackers coated almonds. It’s bursting with flavor- the perfect game day appetizer!
Chili
Chili is a classic game day food. Serve it with all the fixings: cheese, onions, scallions, jalapeno, and sour cream.
Baked Beans
Prepare a casserole of baked beans and serve it as a side dish at your tailgate party. Check out Easy Costco Party Snacks and Appetizers to Feed a Crowd
Grilled Corn
Since you’re firing up the grill, why not grill some sweet corn? They are always a hit at parties. Check out Best Costco Prepared Meals my Family Can’t Live Without
Chicken Quesadilla
These Costco Chicken Quesadillas are perfect if you need a simple game day snack. They are delicious and come with salsa and guacamole.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Serve pulled pork sandwiches at your next game day party. Simply heat up the pulled pork and place it in Martin’s Potato buns. The best part is that these pulled pork are made without added nitrates.
Baby Back Ribs
Baby back ribs make hearty game day fare. They are fully cooked and coated in a smoky, sweet BBQ sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are popular game day appetizers. They’re easy to make—simply air fry them and serve with some delicious Rao’s marinara sauce.
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
Mozzarella and tomato skewers are easy game day appetizers. Buy marinated mozzarella balls and grape tomatoes at Costco, then thread them onto small skewers to create tomato and mozzarella skewers. They’re the perfect appetizer for any game day party.
Chicken Sandwiches
If you want an easy tailgate food with zero prep, just head over to Costco to buy chicken sandwich packs.
Sandwich Platter
Having a large Tailgate party? Consider making it stress-free by ordering a sandwich platter from Costco. The Artisan Bread Sandwich platter, priced at $49.99, can serve 18 to 20 people with a variety of sandwiches, including roasted chicken, roast beef, tomatoes, and herb aioli.
Pizza
Costco has one of the lowest prices on pizzas, cheaper than most pizza chains. For just $9.95, you get an extra large, 18-inch pepperoni or cheese pizza. Save some money and get your Game Day pizza from Costco. You can always call ahead and pick it up when it’s ready.
Cookies
For your game day dessert, order a cookie platter from Costco. For just $22.99, you’ll receive a large platter with 60 cookies in four flavors: chocolate chip, white chocolate double nut, oatmeal raisin, and white chocolate cranberry. Please note that this platter isn’t suitable for those with nut allergies as it contains macadamia and cashew nuts.
Beer
Game day won’t be complete without beer. Costco is a great place to buy cases of beer. They always have a nice selection of local IPAs, craft beers and popular beer. Pick up a variety of beers and serve them at your tailgate party.
Hard Seltzer
White Claw Hard seltzers are always a hit at tailgate parties. Each case of 24 comes in six flavors- Mango, Black Cherry, Watermelon, Peach, Blackberry and Tangerine. Check out 19 Things Cheaper at Costco Than Anywhere Else
Sparkling Water
Costco is my go-to place for sparkling water. There is a wide variety of flavors and brands to buy at Costco. My top pick is definitely Waterloo sparkling water. It’s perfectly flavored and not too watered down. Check out 21 Things I Always Buy at Costco