Ideas for a Real Madrid Themed Party
A
tapas party is one ideal way to watch a Real Madrid game; as long as you can prepare the food in advance, otherwise you'll end up missing most of the match!
Just prepare a selection of different
tapas, and serve up fresh platefuls at intervals throughout the game. Any that need last minute preparation or cooking can be
served at the start of the game, just after half time, or after the final whistle.
If you prefer a "proper" meal, we have a few suggestions below for dishes from the Madrid region.
As for colour schemes, the famous Real Madrid white shirts must provide some inspiration.
Real Madrid Party Decorations
Decorate yourself and your room with
Real Madrid shirts, flags and scarves (see links below/right,
or
search for Real Madrid Kit at Kitbag.comg(512634)a(1759159))
).
If you're serving food, search for white table covers, napkins, plates, cups and
cutlery on our
Football Party Decorations Page
In addition to the above ideas, anything else you can find in white will help create the right atmosphere.
Food for a Real Madrid Themed Party
Madrid, as Spain's capital city, has attracted visitors from all over the country and further afield, and as a result its cuisine has become something of a "melting pot" of
all those different influences. Despite being a long way from the coast, fish and seafood are extremely popular. One of the most popular local dishes
is
Cocido Madrileño, a rich stew of chickpeas, vegetables and various meats. Snails and garlic (either together or separately) also feature prominently
in the local cooking tradition.
In common with the rest of Spain, Tapas are a popular way to eat. For those not familiar with them, tapas are more a way of eating than necessarily a specific recipe or recipes.
The idea is to order small portions of many different dishes as you order your drinks over the course of the evening - each time you order a round of drinks, order another tapas or two.
To our way of thinking, if they can be prepared in advance, is there a better way to combine food, drink and a good footy game on the TV?! We think not!
There are so many recipes and ideas for tapas - or Pintxos as they are known in the Basque region - that we may end up having a whole page dedicated to them.
For now, we'll add a few here as a start....
Tapas Recipes
Basque Smoked Fish & Fruit Tapas
Chorizo & Cheese Tortilla
Chorizo & Mozzarella Bites
Stuffed Tomatoes
Spanish Fried Potatoes in Sauce - Patatas bravas
Gazpacho
Other Recipes
Cocido Madrileño - rich meat and vegetable stew from Madrid
Spanish Chicken & Chorizo Casserole
Spanish Barbecued Lamb
Drink for a Real Madrid Themed Party
In common with the rest of Spain, wine is drunk in Madrid with most meals. The region produces both red and white, but is probably best known for its red
tempranillo.
The Mahou San Miguel Brewing Group - responsible for production of those two brands of beer - is based in Madrid, and its beers are both popular throughout Spain and further afield.
Search for Spanish wine online at Tesco.
