
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!
Ultimate Christmas Party Food Ideas
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!
Pesto Puff Pastry Star Wreath
A fun savoury snack to serve up this Christmas. Star shaped puff pastry with red and green pesto
Nutella Puff Pastry Star Wreath
The best Christmas party snack. Nutella sandwiched between puff pastry, cut into star shapes and baked in a wreath shape.
Christmas Sandwich Wreath
A fun but simple Sandwich Wreath that the kids will love this Christmas!
Christmas Quesadillas
A fun Christmas themed lunch that kids will love – Quesadillas made with tortilla wraps and filled with cheese, turkey slices and pesto!
The Ultimate Cheese Board
There’s something so inviting about a giant board filled with meats, cheeses and lots of colourful fruits and veggies and it doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated to put together at all.
Christmas Ham in Coke
A delicious and easy mid week family meal of Creamy Sausage & Broccoli Pasta, all cooked together in one pot on the hob!
Kids Christmas Party Platter
If you’ve got a bunch of kids coming round this Christmas then try this no-cook party platter. Easy to put together and full of delicious treats that they’ll love!
Elf On The Shelf Trail Mix
Elf On The Shelf Trail Mix. A really fun but simple idea to make for the kids this Christmas!
Christmas Tree Sandwiches
Make these deconstructed Christmas Tree Sandwiches, perfect for a festive inspired lunch or even as starters for the kids on Christmas Day!
Sticky Asian Cocktail Sausages
The ultimate Christmas party food! Cocktail sausages baked to perfection with a sweet and sticky Asian glaze.
The Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham
The easiest slow cooker Christmas ham or gammon, lightly spiced and served with a refreshing red cabbage salad! Perfect for your grazing table!
Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars
These Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for Christmas parties and a great festive snack for kids too!
Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Rolls
A delicious festive take on the classic sausage roll, made instead with turkey mince, cranberry sauce and brie. These turkey cranberry & brie rolls will make a fantastic appetizer or party snack this Christmas!
Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws
These Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws make a super easy snack or party appetizer for the festive season!
Cheat's Sausage Rolls
A recipe for homemade sausage rolls made super easy with my cheat’s shortcuts!
Rudolph & Snowman Christmas Sandwiches for Kids
Kids will love getting creative and making these Christmas themed Rudolph and Snowman sandwiches!
Cranberry & Orange Pies
Delicious individual shortcrust pastry pies packed with cranberry, orange and apple. Perfect for Christmas and a great alternative to mince pies!
Mince Pie Rocky Road
A delicious festive Christmas Rocky Road recipe made with leftover mince pies!
Chocolate Dipped Satsumas
Satsumas dipped in dark chocolate and coconut oil and sprinkled with desiccated coconut. A healthy, low sugar snack perfect for the festive season!
Easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters
These super easy two ingredient Chocolate Peanut Clusters make the perfect last minute edible gift or snack idea this Christmas!
Festive White Chocolate Rocky Road
A super easy festive Rocky Road recipe made with white chocolate, cranberries and shortbread. A delicious decadent dessert that’s perfect for Christmas!
Gingerbread Brownies
Low Sugar Gingerbread Christmas Brownies, made with wholemeal flour, sweetened with apples, bananas and a little honey and decorated with mini gingerbread men biscuits
Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops
Have some fun with festive baking and make these Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops. They are really easy to make and the kids will absolutely love decorating them! A great way to get into the kitchen with your children this Christmas!
Candy Cane Popcorn with White Chocolate & Marshmallows
This Candy Cane Popcorn with White Chocolate and Marshmallows makes a tasty festive treat and can be packaged up as an edible gift too!
Healthier Gingerbread Star Cookies
A healthier version of these delicious Christmas Gingerbread Star Cookies made with wholemeal spelt flour, coconut sugar and maple syrup.
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 Instagram. 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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