Set up a (cheap) DIY hummus bar for your next get-together! Click through for details.

Looking for an easy, make-ahead idea for your next get-together? Why not put together a DIY hummus bar? It’s low effort, inexpensive, and crowd-pleasing. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Several flavors of hummus (find a divided serving dish to display multiple kinds of hummus)
  • Fresh veggies/crudites (asparagus, carrots, celery, cucumber, radishes, cherry tomatoes, etc.)
  • A variety of dippers (pita chips, crostini, crackers, etc.)

Vegetables for a DIY hummus bar. Click through for details!

You can buy hummus from the grocery store or make your own at home using one of these recipes:

I recently put together this hummus spread for a friend’s bridal shower. I made three different kinds of hummus: Plain hummus, carrot-sesame hummus, and beet hummus.

Set up a DIY Hummus Bar for a baby shower, open house, graduation, or other party.

When To Set Up a Hummus Bar

A DIY hummus bar is great for any get-together in your home:

  • Graduation parties
  • Baby showers
  • Bridal showers
  • Open houses
  • Wine tastings
  • Holiday parties
  • Birthday parties
  • Anniversary parties

This idea is cheap, easy, and a breeze to pull off. You can buy everything you need in one grocery trip, and you don’t have to make anything from scratch if you don’t want to.

Like this idea? Try this similar idea when you’re planning breakfast or brunch for a group: European-style breakfast bar.