Are you someone who likes to enjoy a movie at home and snacks with it? I am! But sometimes, there’s nothing more than just good old popcorn. Or chips. Or candy bars. And if we’re being honest here, sometimes we don’t want all of those calories so what do we do? We stay up way past our bedtime and try not to get caught by the parents or worse – the dog!
But now there is no need for that anymore because today I’m going to show you some great ideas about how you can have your own snack bar in your home theater room without anyone knowing (or getting in trouble)! So let’s check them out, shall we?
What is a Home Theater?
It is a movie theater in your home. With the right equipment, you can enjoy the same kind of sound and picture experience as you do at a commercial theater. You can also invite friends over to watch movies with you on any night of the week.
When we set up our home theater system, we used some simple guidelines: We tried to make sure that our speakers were near walls or corners so they would bounce off and create more “live” sound. And we put them high enough so everyone could hear without straining too much.
If you want your family room to look like a movie theater, you have to have some equipment. You will need a screen or projector that can show HDTV programs with surround sound speakers and subwoofers. {List the different kinds of speakers} Then you need a DVD player with digital surround sound capability, remotes for each member of the family, and comfortable seating that allows everyone to see the screen.
If you want, you can add some other snacks and drinks so your family movie nights feel like the ones at the theater. A popcorn machine creates lots of authentic movie theater smell that will get everyone in a good mood for watching movies.
Home Theater Popcorn Machine
A popcorn machine can be an awesome addition to your home theater because it will add to the cinematic experience. It will make your family movie nights feel even more special, and it will make the whole theater-going experience more realistic. Plus, it’s really easy to use and it doesn’t require any special skills or knowledge. Just put some popcorn kernels in the machine, turn it on, and watch while it pops.
You can choose between stovetop models for $30 or so, single-kernal poppers that do well for $50 or more, or you can get really fancy with a multi-functional professional model. There are also other machines that will pop other things – like cheese puffs or caramel corn.
If you want to go all-out with a popcorn machine, it doesn’t stop at the popcorn. You can also get hot dog machines, nacho cheese fountains, and even slushy makers to make your movie theater snacks as authentic as possible.
Home Theater Ice Maker
In order for you to have a good time at the movies, you need some refreshing drinks. We all know that movie theater prices are outrageous, so why not just get an ice machine for your home theater?
You can choose between standalone models that sit on top of your counter or under-counter models that fit neatly into your kitchen cabinetry. You can also get a freezer that can make ice and also dispense it.
The under-counter models usually add around $400 to the cost while countertop ones can be found for as little as $150. They are really convenient because they look like part of your kitchen – you don’t have to find a space somewhere else in your home or worry about it taking up too much counter space.
Home Theater Nacho Cheese Dispenser
If you want to make your own nacho cheese sauce for movie night, you can get a hot nacho cheese dispenser that will heat and dispense your sauce so everyone can top their chips themselves. Just pour in the warm liquid, pull the handle down to start the flow, and let go when you’re ready.
Or, if you really want to go all-out, you can get a full-fledged nacho cheese fountain that will allow everyone to help themselves with the chips – just turn it on and watch as the perfect amount of cheese flows out.
Home Theater Candy Bar
To be honest with you, making your own caramel corn at home is one of the hardest things to do. This is why we didn’t put caramel corn on our list for home theater snacks. However, you can get an old-fashioned candy bar that will give you that movie theater vibe closer than ever before.
You just fill it up with all your favorite candies and let everyone help themselves at their leisure. Your home theater will feel even more like the real deal with these candy bars.
If you’re looking for home theater snack bar ideas, then we’ve got just the thing. From popcorn machines to nacho cheese dispensers and candy bars, these snacks will give your family movie nights a taste of what it’s like at the movies. If you want even more authenticity in your house cinema experience, consider adding other concession-style foods such as hot dogs or slushies – they’ll make your time feel that much closer to being out on the town with all of your friends!
