The ultimate list of sweet and savoury Christmas party food ideas, all of which can be made ahead ready to serve up when your guests arrive!
Are you hosting a Christmas Party this year? Do you have a kid's Christmas play date in the diary? Just having a few friends round for drinks and nibbles? Or do you just love Christmas party food?!
If any or all of the above apply to you, then you are going to want to check out our Ultimate Party Food Ideas!
Entertaining at Christmas should be stress free and easy! Lots of these recipes can be made in advance, leaving you free to enjoy the festivities with your guests!
Christmas Profiterole Wreath
If you're on dessert duty this Christmas don't panic. This Profiterole Wreath is so easy to make but looks super impressive!
Salami Cups
These delicious Salami Cups make a really easy snack idea that you can make for a Christmas Party or to serve up on Christmas Day.
Sticky Cocktail Sausages
There's something so moreish about these cocktail sausages which guarantees that they will be snapped up quicker than any other party snack served!
Super easy to make and cooks in only 20 minutes. Get The Recipe Here
Ultimate Christmas Cheese Board
So other than cheeses and meats, what about everything else? I've listed everything that I put on my ultimate cheese board.
When you have lots of friends and family to feed, you really can't beat a big cheeseboard for parties and gatherings. - Get The Recipe Here
Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars
These Pastry Stars are absolutely perfect If you are entertaining over the festive season.
Honestly they're so easy to make but absolutely delicious. Always a total crowd pleaser! - Get The Recipe Here
Or if cheese straws are more your thing, then try these Easy Pesto Pastry Straws.
Cranberry & Brie Sausage Rolls
Christmas Sausage Rolls taken to the next level with cranberry and brie!
These little bites will make such a great addition to the Christmas party buffet! - Get The Recipe Here
If you wanted to stick with a more traditional flavoured sausage roll, then you could always try my Cheats Sausage Rolls!
Easy Christmas Ham
I've been serving this Christmas Ham at Christmas Parties for a few years now and it always goes down an absolute storm!
It's a real centrepiece for a festive buffet and it tastes insanely good! - Get The Recipe Here
Or if you wanted a ham that you can pop in the slow cooker and leave to do it's own thing, then try my Slow Cooker Christmas Ham
Kids Christmas Party Platter
Whenever we have a Christmas Party, there are always plenty of kids in attendance!
I like to make them their own Christmas platter to dig in to that's separate from the more adult foods!
It always goes down really well and there's rarely anything left! - Get The Recipe Here
Christmas Tree Sandwiches
Another great idea to serve up for a kids Christmas Party! These Christmas Sandwiches take next to no time to assemble but look really impressive.
Or try my Christmas Sandwich Wreath which looks equally as impressive on your Christmas buffet table - Get The Recipe Here
Chocolate Puff Pastry Wreath
It wouldn't be Christmas without chocolate! And this puff pastry wreath is brilliant for serving up as a dessert option for a Christmas party.
You only need a few ingredients to make it and it looks great on your Christmas buffet table! - Get The Recipe Here
Or for a Gingerbread flavoured twist, try my Gingerbread Man Puff Pastry Wreath instead.
Cranberry & Orange Pies
If you aren't a fan of mince pies at Christmas, then these Cranberry & Orange Pies area great alternative.
They're great with a cuppa or equally as good to serve at a Christmas party or gathering - Get The Recipe Here
If you do like a mince pie but always have leftovers, then try this Mince Pie Rocky Road.
Rocky Road Bites
If you need a sweet treat that you can make ahead of time for your Christmas Party, then these Rocky Road Bites are ideal.
Just like a classic rocky road recipe, but in little bite sized pieces perfect for adding to the buffet table. - Get The Recipe Here
And if you want to get even more organised this Christmas with food for the big day itself, then you will definitely want to check out these Get Ahead Christmas Recipes:
If you try any of my recipes please do leave a comment below and share your pictures with me on our socials. I always love to see your creations!
Another Recipe Collection you might also like is our 15 Fun Christmas Snacks For Kids
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