If you are in Munich on today’s date, you won’t be reading this Oktoberfest guide on food. Most people don’t even think about exploring food on Oktoberfest. Focusing on this German festival’s reputation, some people prefer beer-soaked celebrations with friends while dancing to loud music. And they are almost right because Oktoberfest is pretty much about beer. But there is a little more to this festival than only enjoying

the best beer of Munich with your drinking beer. No trip to a traditional beer hall is complete without tasting and trying customary German street food.

Be ready to enjoy Oktoberfest’s traditional food with your friends. Nothing can be more beautiful than a person wearing an Oktoberfest outfit, holding a pretzel in one hand and beer in the other.

What is Oktoberfest Food?

As we all know, German Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer fest. For the locals, it is an 18-day festival for celebrating Bavarian culture, traditions, food and ethnicities. But here we are only going to focus on the food part. If you are a German then you already know that devouring a hearty meal before chugging on a litre of beer is very important. This is exactly what Oktoberfest food is _ food that has gone through multiple deviations over generations to fill your stomach with salty, fatty and meaty goodness that a person needs to survive a beer marathon.

Top 08 Things to Eat at Oktoberfest

No doubt, it is going to be an exhausting list of foods. Pick a snack and notebook to make notes of food that you must try on 2024’s Oktoberfest.

Roasted Chicken

Spit-roasted chicken until the skin is golden brown and crispy, it is one of the essential food of Oktoberfest. Have you ever tried a lemon-thyme roasted chicken with a glass of Legendry Munich beer? If by any chance you miss this combination to try on 2023’s Oktoberfest then this is your sign to write it on top of your to-do list for Oktoberfest.

SCHWEINSHAXE AKA Roasted Pork

A classic and traditional Bavarian dish, Schweinshaxe is a big piece of pork sited on the joint of two bones. Drench with delicious gravy, the meat is pretty succulent with perfectly sizzling crisp from the outside. Before filling your stomach with booze goodness, this pork knuckle is an impeccable meal to add to your drinking session.

BREZEL AKA Pretzel

Okay, let’s be clear, eating roasted chicken and pork knuckles is a bit expensive and you cannot eat them too much. A humble, classic and traditional Brezel aka pretzel is always available and affordable. Ladies wearing dirndls carry large platters of pretzels from table to table. If we say huge then it means bigger than your head, don’t underestimate this snack, pretzels offered at Oktoberfest are huge, thick and perfectly salty. Pure bread that is crispy from the outside, these pretzels are the perfect food option for vegans but avoid this goody if you are lactose intolerant.

STECKERLFISCH AKA Fish on Stick

A nice grilled fish on a stick is a staple Oktoberfest appetizer not only in Bavaria, Germany but also in Austria. During the festivities of Oktoberfest, you will find different kinds of STECKERLFISCH (including whitefish, trout and mackerel) on the skewers and grilled until golden brown & crispy.

RETTICH AKA Radish

Is this the odd food combination with beer as compared to other hearty and unhealthy food options? Yes, it is but it is not….

Ladies wearing Oktoberfest dresses sold radishes in beer halls; they carried a tray full of radishes from table to table. People enjoy RETTICH with plenty of salt and a pinch of zest. After eating radish, you can easily switch back to pretzels and other festival food without guilt because you already eat a portion of healthy food. It’s just an old way of Bavarian people enjoying litres and litres of beer and unhealthy street food straight for 18 days.

OCHSENBRATEN AKA Roast OX

It is another Munich Oktoberfest food item, you can easily find in the beer hall. You can enjoy the best OCHSENBRATEN in the OCHSENBRATEREI beer halls. I know it is too much to pronounce especially for a person whose native language is not German. During the festival, look for the beer hall with the big animatronic roast ox placed right above the entry gate.

Roast OX is just a block of roasted beef, accompanied by various sauces and mashed potatoes. Cook to perfection, roasted beef is another staple food of Munich’s locals.

SPATZEL AKA German Mac & Cheese

Here is another food option for vegan people, it is an energetic food option that is not only affordable but also allows your stomach to handle 2 to 3 litres of beer easily. Simple boil pasta with lots of different cheese, seasoned with various spices and served to your table steamy hot and cheesy.

Well, don’t consider eating this if you are lactose & Gluten intolerant.

BRATWURSTL MIT SAUERKRAUT AKA Sausages with Pickled Cabbage

Grill Bavarian sausages serve hot with different sauces, pickled cabbage and hot dog bun & mashed potatoes. If you are looking for a budget-friendly food option this is another Oktoberfest’s staple food option. This combination is fantastic and tastes more delicious when served with freshly made potato salad. It is not a healthy meal but one of the most eaten dishes during Oktoberfest festivities. So stuff your face with this food staple in the name of culture.

Conclusion

Make sure, your stomach has enough room to digest all these delicious street food options with litres of beer. Say Goodbye to your clean eating and dieting during Oktoberfest events. Save this list of food for 2025’s Oktoberfest. Imagine entering a beer hall with a roasted chicken or fish skewer in your hands, it’s another level of freedom that you will experience in the fields of Munich. What-so-ever, have you gotten your Oktoberfest costume yet or not? If you are still looking for unique and spectacular designs of dirndl or lederhosen then don’t forget to check out our 2025’s collection of Oktoberfest Outfits…