Elf on the Shelf Breakfast Buffet

3 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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An Elf on the Shelf North Pole Breakfast means you're bound to enjoy plenty of holiday themed breakfast treats, delicious, warm cocoa and of course, all the elf adorableness you could possibly want! To create this amazing breakfast spread, you need the perfect display! Our DIY Elf on the Shelf North Pole Breakfast Buffet is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season with your Elf. You can whip up this amazing display at home with some creative crafting, adorable themed party supplies and our easy no bake recipes!

Project Time
30 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Start by layering your buffet with a Red & White Snowflake Plastic Tablecloth Roll and top it with a Red Chevron Table Runner.

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Step
2

Next, hang a Santa's Here Vintage Sign Wall Decoration centered above the buffet. We hung ours with some extra strong 3M hooks.

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Step
3

Add Red Chevron Hanging Fans and White Tissue Hanging Fans on each side of the Santa's Here Vintage Sign Wall Decoration using some double stick tape.

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Step
4

Create two simple Cupcake Stands by adhering red Rickrack Trim around each tier of the stands.

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Step
5

Create our easy no bake recipe for Miniature Santa Yogurt Parfait Cups and display them on the RickrackCupcake Stands along with some Cheery Christmas Cups.

 

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Step
6

Assemble two Reindeer Hanging Paper Lanterns and place them atop of the Cupcake Stands.

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Step
7

Prop up two "Be Merry" Holiday Handicraft Tray and make some warm cocoa and serve it up in Cheery Christmas Paper Cups. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a Red Striped Paper Straw to complete the look.

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Step
8

Make our no bake Rice Krispie Treat Reindeer Pops and display them in the center of the breakfast buffet on a White Ceramic Cake Stand.

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Step
9

Serve up some bakery cookies on a White Rectangular Serving Tray for your little elves to snack on!

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Step
10

Add some decor to the front of your buffet with some Christmas Character Hanging Fans.

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Step
11

Create an adorable menu using a letter board and include an Elf on the Shelf® Advent Calendar!

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Step
12

Enjoy your DIY Elf on the Shelf Breakfast Buffet at your Elf on the Shelf Breakfast and ring in the season with a fun new tradition!

Looking for more Elf on the Shelf Breakfast ideas? Be sure to check out our Santa Yogurt Parfait Cup Recipe and our Rice Krispie Treat Reindeer Pops Recipe!

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