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    Party food ideas

    Find the perfect finger food ideas and party favourites to serve at your next event, from bruschetta and crostini to cob loaf to cold canapés. Plus, discover drinks to serve, too.

    Popular party food recipes

    Appetisers on a budget

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    Looking for budget-friendly appetisers? These affordable yet delicious bites will be a hit at your next party or gathering.

    Baked cheesy mushroom dip
    Baked cheesy mushroom dip
    Baked cheesy mushroom dip
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Feta, rosemary & cranberry twists
    Feta, rosemary & cranberry twists
    Feta, rosemary & cranberry twists
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Lamb souvlaki platter
    Lamb souvlaki platter
    Lamb souvlaki platter
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter garden hummus
    Easter garden hummus
    Easter garden hummus
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter grazing board
    Easter grazing board
    Easter grazing board
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Bunny bread dip
    Bunny bread dip
    Bunny bread dip
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Frying pan pull-apart
    Frying pan pull-apart
    Frying pan pull-apart
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Camp-fire feta
    Camp-fire feta
    Camp-fire feta
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Prawn & sesame toast
    Prawn & sesame toast
    Prawn & sesame toast
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer pastry-wrapped brie & apples
    Air-fryer pastry-wrapped brie & apples
    Air-fryer pastry-wrapped brie & apples
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Tsukune skewers
    Tsukune skewers
    Tsukune skewers
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Vegemite spring rolls
    Vegemite spring rolls
    Vegemite spring rolls
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Ombré Grissini
    Ombré Grissini
    Ombré Grissini
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Creamy Walnut, Mushroom & Thyme Pot
    Creamy Walnut, Mushroom & Thyme Pot
    Creamy Walnut, Mushroom & Thyme Pot
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Red Cabbage & Apple Chutney
    Red Cabbage & Apple Chutney
    Red Cabbage & Apple Chutney
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Trending finger food recipes

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    From air-fryer chips and loaded fries to cheeseburger potato platters, these viral TikTok recipes will be the talking point of the evening.

    Christmas charcuterie cups
    Christmas charcuterie cups
    Christmas charcuterie cups
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easy festive dip spread
    Easy festive dip spread
    Easy festive dip spread
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pan-fried Feta with Peppered Honey
    Pan-fried Feta with Peppered Honey
    Pan-fried Feta with Peppered Honey
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cheese Truffles
    Cheese Truffles
    Cheese Truffles
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Caesar Salad Parmesan Cups
    Caesar Salad Parmesan Cups
    Caesar Salad Parmesan Cups
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Crunchy Reindeers
    Crunchy Reindeers
    Crunchy Reindeers
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Santa Strawberries
    Santa Strawberries
    Santa Strawberries
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Brie & Cranberry Bites
    Brie & Cranberry Bites
    Brie & Cranberry Bites
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Cheese-lover's Platter
    Cheese-lover's Platter
    Cheese-lover's Platter
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Grilled Pineapple & Ham Bruschetta
    Grilled Pineapple & Ham Bruschetta
    Grilled Pineapple & Ham Bruschetta
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Frozen Peach Bellini with Charcuterie Skewers
    Frozen Peach Bellini with Charcuterie Skewers
    Frozen Peach Bellini with Charcuterie Skewers
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pomegranate Vodka Spritz with Sweet Potato Crostini
    Pomegranate Vodka Spritz with Sweet Potato Crostini
    Pomegranate Vodka Spritz with Sweet Potato Crostini
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Rose Sangria with Goat-cheese Strawberries
    Rose Sangria with Goat-cheese Strawberries
    Rose Sangria with Goat-cheese Strawberries
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

    Grazing platter essentials

    Let us help you craft your most impressive grazing platter yet. 

    Grazing platter ideas and inspiration

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    Learn how to style your spread with these gourmet grazing platters loaded up with favourites such as cheese, meat, fruit and dips.

    French-style charcuterie board
    French-style charcuterie board
    French-style charcuterie board
    preparation time is not available
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easy festive dip spread
    Easy festive dip spread
    Easy festive dip spread
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cheese-lover's Platter
    Cheese-lover's Platter
    Cheese-lover's Platter
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Burrata, Prosciutto & Balsamic Strawberry Platter
    Burrata, Prosciutto & Balsamic Strawberry Platter
    Burrata, Prosciutto & Balsamic Strawberry Platter
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Glazed Ham Grazing Board
    Glazed Ham Grazing Board
    Glazed Ham Grazing Board
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Christmas Brunch Board
    Christmas Brunch Board
    Christmas Brunch Board
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Mini Sweet Yorkshire Pudding Board
    Mini Sweet Yorkshire Pudding Board
    Mini Sweet Yorkshire Pudding Board
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer Crackling Pork Belly & Mango Platter
    Air-fryer Crackling Pork Belly & Mango Platter
    Air-fryer Crackling Pork Belly & Mango Platter
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 55 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Picnic Board with Hot-honey Whipped Brie
    Picnic Board with Hot-honey Whipped Brie
    Picnic Board with Hot-honey Whipped Brie
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Vegan ‘Butter’ Board
    Vegan ‘Butter’ Board
    Vegan ‘Butter’ Board
    preparation time is 12 hours
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Melon Burrata Prosciutto
    Melon Burrata Prosciutto
    Melon Burrata Prosciutto
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Dutch Cheese Platter With Homemade Fig Compote
    Dutch cheese platter with homemade fig compote
    Dutch Cheese Platter With Homemade Fig Compote
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    The Ultimate Jatz Entertainer
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    The Ultimate Jatz Entertainer
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Buttercream Board with Cake Dippers
    buttercream board with cake dippers
    Buttercream Board with Cake Dippers
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Shop grazing platter favourites

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    Discover baked brie topping ideas, baked feta recipes and other ways to serve this crowd favourite.

    Camp-fire feta
    Camp-fire feta
    Camp-fire feta
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer pastry-wrapped brie & apples
    Air-fryer pastry-wrapped brie & apples
    Air-fryer pastry-wrapped brie & apples
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Baked Feta Parcel with Chorizo Crumbs
    Baked Feta Parcel with Chorizo Crumbs
    Baked Feta Parcel with Chorizo Crumbs
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Creamy Brie Sourdough
    Creamy Brie Sourdough
    Creamy Brie Sourdough
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Brie & Cranberry Bites
    Brie & Cranberry Bites
    Brie & Cranberry Bites
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Brulee Brie
    Brulee Brie
    Brulee Brie
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Baked Brie with Cherries & Walnuts
    Baked Brie with Cherries & Walnuts
    Baked Brie with Cherries & Walnuts
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Brie Mummy
    Brie Mummy
    Brie Mummy
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Cranberry Baked Brie
    Cranberry Baked Brie
    Cranberry Baked Brie
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Pistachio Baked Brie
    Pistachio Baked Brie
    Pistachio Baked Brie
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Honey Baked Brie
    Honey Baked Brie
    Honey Baked Brie
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Baked Brie with Roasted Strawberries
    Baked Brie with Roasted Strawberries
    Baked Brie with Roasted Strawberries
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Baked Brie and Apple Pastry Puff
    Baked Brie and Apple Pastry Puff
    Baked Brie and Apple Pastry Puff
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Baked Brie with Caramelised Apples, Walnuts & Crispy Sage
    Baked Brie with Caramelised Apples, Walnuts & Crispy Sage
    Baked Brie with Caramelised Apples, Walnuts & Crispy Sage
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Honey & Thyme Baked Feta with Figs
    Honey & Thyme Baked Feta with Figs
    Honey & Thyme Baked Feta with Figs
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4

    Trending cocktail ideas

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    From classic cocktails such as mojitos and mimosas to more adventurous concoctions, these drink ideas are sure to be a hit.

    White Christmas Margaritas
    White Christmas Margaritas
    White Christmas Margaritas
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Cherry Snowflake Margaritas
    Cherry Snowflake Margaritas
    Cherry Snowflake Margaritas
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Sweet and Spicy Mango & Pineapple Cocktail
    Sweet and Spicy Mango & Pineapple Cocktail
    Sweet and Spicy Mango & Pineapple Cocktail
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Eggnog
    Eggnog
    Eggnog
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Summer Sangria Jar
    Summer Sangria Jar
    Summer Sangria Jar
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 hours
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Christmas Cocktail
    Christmas Cocktail
    Christmas Cocktail
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Rose Sangria with Goat-cheese Strawberries
    Rose Sangria with Goat-cheese Strawberries
    Rose Sangria with Goat-cheese Strawberries
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pineapple & Passionfruit Gin Fizz
    Pineapple & Passionfruit Gin Fizz
    Pineapple & Passionfruit Gin Fizz
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Frozen Peach Bellini with Charcuterie Skewers
    Frozen Peach Bellini with Charcuterie Skewers
    Frozen Peach Bellini with Charcuterie Skewers
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Watermelon Punch
    Watermelon Punch
    Watermelon Punch
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Tropical Passion
    Tropical Passion
    Tropical Passion
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Classic Pimm's
    Classic Pimm's
    Classic Pimm's
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pomegranate Vodka Spritz with Sweet Potato Crostini
    Pomegranate Vodka Spritz with Sweet Potato Crostini
    Pomegranate Vodka Spritz with Sweet Potato Crostini
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Lime, Apple & Coriander South Side with Pork Sliders
    Lime, Apple & Coriander South Side with Pork Sliders
    Lime, Apple & Coriander South Side with Pork Sliders
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

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