• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Fantabulosity logo

  • All Recipes
  • Vintage Recipes
  • Holiday
  • Dinner Theme System
  • About
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Theme Night Dinner System
  • Dinner
  • Desserts
  • Holidays
  • Contact
  • About Jessica
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Recipes

    Hot Dog Bar Toppings and Ideas for Your Next Party

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jul 10, 2022 · Updated: Feb 27, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe 6 comments
    5 from 3 votes

    This post has been sponsored by Kraft Foods. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s hot dog bar toppings and ideas for your next party!

    Hot Dog Bar Ideas and Toppings Suggestions for a party

     

    Words cannot express how badly I have wanted to style a party at my parent’s farm, and last week… that dream came true, styling this hot dog bar!

    Food bars are one of my favorites to style for a party, so I knew this was a MUST.

    Hot Dog Bar Ideas

    Now ANY hot dog bar, should start out with gathering your favorite toppings and basics.

    Hot Dog Bar Basics

    For my hot dog bar, I used Oscar Mayer Wieners (the perfect amount for a small group of friends), buns, chips, and a big variety of different toppings for guests to choose from. (Seen below.)

    Grilling hot dogs for hot dog bar

    Tip: Let guests cook their own dogs on the grill nearby, so they can customize their hot dog even more! (Some may like them cooked longer than others.) Or you can even add some other types of hot dogs like these mini corn dogs or make wiener winks on the grill.

    Hot Dog Bar Baskets for individual servings

    Boxed Kits

    For a little fun, I created a “boxed” style plate for each guest. Each one included a bun, a carton of chips and a fabric napkin. I love the idea of guests being able to grab-&-go, and head right over to the toppings area to make their own creations!

    However, using small baskets, boats, or paper plates is perfectly fine too!

    Individual Baskets for Hot Dog Bar

    Drinks – Keeping it Simple

    Since I had the girls on my mind, when styling this chic hot dog bar, I knew lemon water would be PERFECT. It’s simple, thirst quenching for a warm day, and pretty to-boot!

    Tip: Fill with a lot of ice, so the water stays chilled and you don’t have to worry about adding ice to the individual cups.

    Water with Lemon for outdoor party in drink dispenser

    Comfort Food for the Gals

    I don’t know about you, but there’s a REASON I have the friends that I do. We know a good comfort-food dish when we see one.

    So styling this party with my gal pals in mind, it was with NO hesitation that I’d encourage a “mac & cheese bacon dog.” (You’ll see a bit of that goodness below.)

    I included a bowl of mac & cheese on the table, for an easy side dish if guests aren’t in to using it as a topping.

    Mac and Cheese - perfect as a side or hot dog topping

    Hot Dog Bar Toppings

    Alright, let’s get down to the hot dog bar toppings, shall we? I had so much fun creating my own hot dog creation, and I already can’t wait to do this again sometime so I can try something new next time!

    To keep things simple, I found the cutest little mason jars, that were the perfect size for the toppings. They came in a 12 pk., and I was able to fill them ahead of time, and top with the lids until it was time to serve!

    Hot Dog Bar Topping Ideas

    Using mini clothespins I attached little strips of paper to each jar.

    Hot Dog Bar Toppings in mason jars

    I wish I had thought to put this hot dog sauce on the hot dog bar too because it would be the perfect topping paired with some of these others!

    Hot Dog Bar Toppings in small mini glass jars

    Topping Ideas:

    • Ketchup
    • Mustard
    • Dill Relish
    • Barbecue Sauce
    • Bacon – See how to bake bacon in the oven!
    • Mac & Cheese
    • Lettuce
    • Sliced Jalapenos
    • Sauerkraut
    • Chili
    • Tomato
    • Red Onion
    • Cheese Dip
    Hot Dogs in their little boxes, ready for the guests

    Mac & Cheese Bacon Dog

    Now for real, who WOULDN’T love the combo of cheese and bacon on a hot dog? I know most of my friends would… and I sure did!

    Hot dog with mac and cheese with crumbled bacon

    Now I’ll go ahead and say that this may be one of my favorite party set-ups so far. (Although I do tend to say that with each one.)

    Hot Dog Bar Toppings Ideas for outdoor party

    Building Your Own Hot Dog Bar

    So remember if you’re styling and hosting your own hot dog bar, start with the basics, and have fun with the topping selections!

    This was by far one of the easiest parties I’ve styled, and would be super easy to recreate again!

    Kraft, Oscar Mayer, and Heinz products for a hot dog bar party

    Recipe

    hot dog toppings

    Hot Dog Bar Ideas & Toppings

    Jessica Burgess
    Hot Dog Bar Toppings and Ideas for Your Next Party: Indoor or outdoor, this is an easy party food to serve that allows guests to make their hot dogs their own way! Who WOULDN'T love to play around with the different flavors!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 people
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients

    • Cooked Hot Dogs
    • Hot Dog Buns
    • Mustard
    • Relish
    • Barbecue Sauce
    • Bacon
    • Lettuce
    • Onions Red, White or Green
    • Sliced Jalapenos
    • Sauerkraut
    • Chili
    • Tomatoes
    • Bell Peppers
    • Mac & Cheese
    • Cheese Sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Place cooked hot dogs

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1hot dog | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords food bar ideas, party food
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I can’t wait to hear about your very own hot dog bar, and as always… let me know what questions you have, below!

    More Easy Recipes

    • Slice of Pina Colada sheet cake on a plate.
      Pina Colada Cake
    • Slice of pink lemonade cake, with pink and white striped straw sticking out the top.
      Pink Lemonade Cake
    • Slice of peaches and cream cake on plate with fresh peaches on top.
      Peaches and Cream Cake
    • A serving of banana dump cake in a small ramekin with caramel sauce and sliced bananas.
      Banana Dump Cake
    Subscription Form

    Get 5 Days of Delicious & Easy Dinner Recipes!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Caroline Y says

      July 23, 2022 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      Such a fabulous idea! I did this for my kids and some friends and everyone loved it!

      Reply
    2. Kristen says

      July 22, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      I did this for a summer party we were throwing and everybody thought it was so cute and was asking where I got the idea from.

      Reply
    3. Erica Davis says

      May 16, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      This is an adorable idea. I am definitely going to try this for my son’s 1st birthday party this July- it’s the perfect 4th of July themed food. Where did you find the little easels with the canvas? Those are perfect for labeling.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 21, 2020 at 6:51 am

        Oh good!! I’m so glad that you like this idea! You can get them HERE! I hope that helps!!

        Reply
    4. Molly says

      May 15, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Love, love, love this!!!!!! Where did you find the little boxes you used for the buns and chips? Well, actually, where did you find the chip holders, the striped boxes and the water dispenser!? I’m in love with this color combo and how nice it all looks together!
      Molly

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 15, 2018 at 10:00 pm

        Haha! Hi Molly! So I’ve had the boxes holding the buns and chips, striped boxes and chip holders online. (Either Shop Sweet Lulu (which has the CUTEST food packaging, or Pick Your Plum!:) The water dispenser is from Target this season!!! You can get it here with matching glasses and other goodies. SO so cute!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Jessica Burgess of Fantabulosity, slicing an avocado.

    Hi, I'm Jessica! - Owner and Creator of the blog and brand, Fantabulosity.

    I’m here to teach you how to make quick and easy recipes, using simple ingredients, that your family will love.

    More about me →

    Summer Recipes

    • Close-up of pinwheel sandwiches stacked on top of one another.
      Pinwheel Sandwiches
    • Chicken macaroni salad in a bowl.
      The BEST Chicken Macaroni Salad
    • Chicken salad with grapes and apples, sitting on bread.
      Chicken Salad with Grapes and Apples
    • Serving of banana pudding on small plate.
      Quick & Easy Banana Pudding

    Popular Recipes

    • bread pudding in baking dish
      Bread Pudding Recipe: Easy Old Fashioned Recipe (With Video!)
    • Burger baked in the oven, steamed in aluminum foil, and placed on white plate.
      Burgers in the Oven
    • Oven Baked Steak with Butter and a side of potatoes
      How to Cook Steak in the Oven
    • Strawberry brownies on white marble cutting board.
      Strawberry Brownies Recipe
    • Cheeseburger Sliders
      Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
    • Baked BBQ Pork Steaks on white plate
      Pork Steaks in the Oven

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Featured In

    About

    • About Jessica
    • Contact
    • Collaborate
    • 5 Days of Delicious Dinners

    Easy Recipes

    • All Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts

    How to Cook

    • Oven-Baked
    • Stove-Top
    • No Bake
    • Slow Cooker

    Privacy Policy |Accessibility Copyright © 2025 Fantabulosity | Terms & Conditions | FTC

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.