Party food and canape recipes

Find ideas for simple buffet food, ideal for both children's and grown-up parties. Most can be prepared in advance and frozen, allowing you to join in the celebrations!

Cheese and potato whirls

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Easy to make, great party food and the kids love them!

  • 50 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegetarian

Air fryer chicken wings

Make this tasty snack in minutes, then pair with yoghurt, blue cheese, celery or carrot sticks for a perfect kid-friendly snack.

golden chicken wings in an air fryer basket illustrating how to make wings in an air fryer
  • Easy

Asian chicken cakes

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 8 Ratings

Fragrant and full of oriental, zesty flavours...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Baba ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a Lebanese dish which comprises of soft aubergine and spices – it’s a delicious alternative to hummus and works brilliantly with fresh crispy veggies. Serve as a healthy after school snack or pair with cocktails at a dinner party

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Bakewell tart traybake

This recipe combines the classic flavours of almonds and raspberry jam for a trendy spin on a traditional Bakewell tart, with rectangular slices perfect for sharing

  • 1 Hr 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Banana split

A decadent dessert with fresh bananas and ice cream

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Basic cheese and tomato pizza

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 12 Ratings

All kids love pizza - our homemade version is cheaper and healthier than most shop bought ones...

  • 1 Hr 40 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegetarian

Beetroot and red onion tarte tatin

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Impressive but easy to assemble beetroot tart with puff pastry

  • 1 Hr 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Beetroot hummus

This gorgeous beetroot hummus is pretty enough to tempt even the fussiest eaters!

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Blini pancakes

Impress friends with these delicious blini pancakes made with buckwheat flour

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy

Blinis millefeuille

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

These stacks of blinis layered with crab meat make an impressive starter

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy

Blue mocktail for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Blue-coloured mocktail with fresh blueberries and lemon slices

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Bonfire cupcakes

★★★★☆ Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Gingerbread cupcakes with chocolate ganache and caramel flames

  • Medium

Brigadeiros

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A traditional chocolate treat from Brazil

  • 33 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Broccoli carbonara

A delicious healthy pasta dish with broccoli and pancetta

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Caprese salad

A light and refreshing Mediterranean salad

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Caramelised chicken wings

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Homemade sweet and sticky chicken wings

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Carrot crisps

Healthy spiced vegetable snacks

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Carrot fritters

Healthy and delicious vegetable snacks

  • 13 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

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