Eccles cakes are not of protected origin - so you can bake them anywhere from Aberdeen to Truro and still officially call them Eccles cakes, wherever your party is. This recipe includes two different kinds of filling for the vol-au-vents - a classic coronation chicken and melted cheesy bacon. Serve it with cold meats or picnic staples like pork pies and sausage rolls. This method has the advantage that you will end up with a rectangular cake that can be easily cut into small squares, to feed even more people. For a really impressive sweet centerpiece, we just love a Union Jack cake, decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Jessica Ransom, says: "This is one of my top buffet dishes as it can be served a number of ways. Its a marmite dish - anchovies are always divisive - but you will find that guests who like this definitely want more than one piece. Eccles cakes are like a drier version of a mince pie. Youll find they are sweeter and much more flavoured than the imported versions sold through the rest of the year. You will receive a verification email shortly. The quintessentially English cherry tarts in bite-size. Get the recipe: Strawberryade (opens in new tab), Makes: 1.6lts | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 6 mins. Another take on a pork pie. It's quick to make and the hot horseradish in it gives the sandwiches a fiery kick. Octavia Lillywhite is an award-winning food and lifestyle journalist with over 15 years of experience. These are simple to make and look so tempting on a serving platter. A salad that should tempt even guests who arent usually lettuce nibblers. Its quick and cheap to put together, and always popular in summer. There was a problem. A deliciously creamy chicken curry dish that makes a gorgeous, traditional centerpiece. Potato cakes with sweet chilli Philadelphia dip, Cheese, bacon and coronation chicken vol-au-vents. Quick and easy to cook but best enjoyed warm, you can wrap the halloumi in the parma ham ahead of time," says Senior Food Writer, Jessica Ransom. They're the perfect buffet food option as you can make over two dozen in just half an hour. It only takes 20 minutes to make this, with only three ingredients for the veg and three more for the dressing. You can buy coleslaw in large supermarket packs but they don't compare to the homemade versions, which have much better crunch and freshness. This recipe should be gluten-free - just check the ingredients on the curry paste and peanut butter to be sure. If you don't have chickpeas you can also make a dip using cannellini beans. Get the recipe: Brie quiche with cranberries (opens in new tab), Serves: 12 | Skill level: Medium | Total time: 1 hr. A little more skilled than some of the recipes on this list, but these are so impressive to serve up. Get the recipe:Ham and Tewkesbury butter sandwiches (opens in new tab), Makes: 6 | Skill level: Medium | Time to make: 1 hr 10. ", Serves: 8-10 | Skill level: Easy | Total time: 45 mins. Multiply the amounts as needed. Get the recipe: Cheese and chive puffs (opens in new tab), Makes: 12 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 1 hr 10 plus chilling time. Get the recipe: Bloody Mary sausage rolls (opens in new tab), Makes: 25 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 35 mins. Then add the berries on top yourself. Get the recipe: Berry swirl cheesecake bites (opens in new tab), Makes: 750ml if served over ice, or 1.5l diluted | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 10 mins, plus cooling time. For a canap version, use a mini tart tray and cut the ham into smaller pieces. To make them even speedier, buy readymade vol-au-vont cases. A clinking glass of Pimms is the ultimate accompaniment to buffet food. Get the recipe: Bakewell tarts (opens in new tab), Makes: 12-14 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 35 mins. Get the recipe: Butterfly cakes (opens in new tab), Serves: 12 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 40 mins plus decorating time. This recipe includes two different kinds of filling for the vol-au-vents - a classic coronation chicken and melted cheesy bacon. Find them on Amazon. Get the recipe: Homemade cloudy lemon and limeade (opens in new tab). It can be a nice way to get kids to eat an extra portion or two of fruit as well. Then theres the salty hit of the anchovies and the sour olives. It takes an hour, but you get 75 little bundles of cheesy olives. Homemade pork pies are absolutely delicious, and the hot water crust pastry is a fun challenge to make. Try cucumber, cheese and pickle and coronation chicken for starters. "These are a fun meat-free take on the classic which can be prepared ahead of time. You can add the chicken to the marinade in advance and leave it to soak it up for a few hours before cooking, or you can do the whole thing in just 20 minutes. Traditionally these custard tarts are often dusted with cinnamon but icing sugar would work well here," says Jessica. This chicken is marinated in a really simple dressing, to keep costs down. Serve it with cold meats or picnic staples like pork pies and sausage rolls. Just enough chocolate to keep everyone happy, these little chocolate honeycomb mousse pots are the perfect indulgent end to a feast. Plus its another good veggie offering - though make plenty because your meat-eating guests will want some too. Each one is served inside its own mini vol-au-vent case, which you make yourself with ready-rolled puff pastry - cheat and use ready-made ones if you prefer. Get the recipe: Cheesy stuffed olives (opens in new tab), Makes: 40 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 30 mins, "Quick and easy to cook but best enjoyed warm, you can wrap the halloumi in the parma ham ahead of time," says Senior Food Writer, Jessica Ransom. However, if you want to make a quicker and simpler version, just use a ready-rolled shortcrust pastry. Alternatively, cook them in advance (in the oven or under the grill) and bring them warm, or allow them to cool completely in the fridge before packing them up. For mini versions, you could use quails eggs instead. Just one small step more complicated than a Vicky Sponge and possibly even cuter. As with all the best buffet foods, you can make these more patriotic by sticking little flags on the top. However, if you want to make a quicker and simpler version, just use a ready-rolled shortcrust pastry. If you want a classic version, check out all the tips you could possibly want in our ultimate guide on. Add some fresh green salad leaves with a light dressing over the top in a big bowl, and its a whole mini-meal. The topping is made from really slow-cooked onions, which sweeten and caramelise to perfection. ", Get the recipe: Crushed potato salad (opens in new tab), Serves: 4-6 | Skill level: Easy | Total time: 20 mins. Get the recipe: Chocolate honeycomb mousse pots (opens in new tab), Makes: 28 | Skill level: Medium | Time to make: 45 mins. These are like a savoury version of profiteroles. Alternatively, to make it go further and add some sparkle, dilute it 1:1 with fizzy water. These are like a savoury version of profiteroles. This recipe makes eight scones using a 6cm cutter, but if youre serving more people, get it to go further using a 4-4.5cm cutter. This olive bread uses gluten-free flour. That should leave you with around 14 cutouts, a perfect buffet food size. If youre not keen on blue cheeses, swap it for a crumbly goats cheese instead. ", Makes: 25 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 30 mins. Traditionally these custard tarts are often dusted with cinnamon but icing sugar would work well here," says Jessica. Just enough chocolate to keep everyone happy, these little chocolate honeycomb mousse pots are the perfect indulgent end to a feast. This recipe makes 40 canaps and they are naturally gluten-free. Your guests may find it daunting to take a whole Scotch egg so cut into wedges and serve with cocktail sticks for easy snacking," says Jessica. Bake the scones the day before and gently warm in the oven just before serving. To improve the presentation, always serve with an additional drizzle of quality olive oil. You can also top it with toasted seeds, nuts, or a spice mix such as Dukkah or Zaatar.". We've also included a collection of afternoon tea ideas (opens in new tab), for themed parties and some kids' party food ideas (opens in new tab) too. Alternatively, lemon curd is a fantastic option with this flavour combination. This version uses ready-made puff pastry for ease and speed. These bite-sized beef wellington canaps are the ultimate fancy option for buffet food. 750ml if served over ice, or 1.5l diluted. Eccles cakes are not of protected origin - so you can bake them anywhere from Aberdeen to Truro and still officially call them Eccles cakes, wherever your party is. Find them on Amazon. The onion and herb dip is optional, but it makes a great addition if you have time. This is perfect to make when British strawberries are in season and at their cheapest. To improve the presentation, always serve with an additional drizzle of quality olive oil. It's a great alcohol-free option. Top it with shop-bought white frosting, adding it to the sides as well if you like. This recipe makes 25 straws each about 20cm long. Get the recipe: Potato cakes with sweet chilli Philadelphia dip, Makes: 24 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 35 mins. Serve up on a platter with crisp fried sage leaves and lemon wedges. They are called Pastis de Nata and bakers across the country vie for the title of best custard tart, a bit like scones in Britain, but without the Devon/Cornwall skirmishes. To make preparation easier, Jessica says, "Bake the scones the day before and gently warm in the oven just before serving. Serve them alongside other mini versions of English classics like scones and mini Victoria sandwich cakes, see below. Get the recipe: Passionfruit Portuguese tarts, Makes: 6-18, depending on the pots you use | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 20 mins. See the recipe video to find out how easy this dish is to make - its one you can even do with kids. Theyre easy to serve up - just stick them in beakers so they stand upright and people can help themselves. If youre on a budget this is a brilliant option. The only issue is they tend to be too large to hold, so everyone will need a plate and fork. Get the recipe: Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken (opens in new tab), Serves: 18 | Skill level: Medium | Total time: 45 mins. And it's a good idea to have several serving spoons available so that your guests don't have to wait in line too long. This cake is quick and easy to make (it's a basic Victoria sandwich recipe). Get the recipe: Pork pies (opens in new tab), Makes: 8 mini kebabs | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 20 mins. Get the recipe: Pissaladire (opens in new tab), Serves: 6-8 | Skill level: Easy | Total time: 1 hr 20 mins. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Most Hated Man on the Internet: Where is Hunter Moore now? The Parma ham is the actual tartlet case, with a quiche-like filling. We recommend slicing it down yourself into portions to make it easier for people to serve themselves at the buffet. This recipe makes six, but you can easily double all the quantities to make a dozen. All rights reserved. It uses a shop-bought bread mix - the art is in the toppings you add. A collection of easy buffet food ideas and recipes for a street party. However, we've included this one because of the fabulous Tewkesbury butter. Another take on a pork pie. "You could slice this loaf into fingers for dipping into hummus or another homemade dip or use the bread to make sandwiches. The prep takes a little time and patience, but once theyre ready to go you can cook a batch in just 10 minutes. If youre not keen on blue cheeses, swap it for a crumbly goats cheese instead. Get the recipe: Sausage pie with bacon and mustard (opens in new tab), Makes: 6 | Skill level: Medium | Time to make: 50 mins. Of course, you can make a selection of whatever filling you fancy - for most options, you won't need a recipe. "Salads with dressings will wilt quite drastically so where possible serve with the dressing in a small jug or bowl to the side and allow your guests to help themselves. You won't believe how easy it is to make your own hummus. ", Get the recipe: Tear and share bread (opens in new tab), Serves: 8-10 | Skill level: Medium | Time to make: 1 hr 10. This is ready in just 15 minutes, and you can multiply the ingredients as needed depending on how many you are serving. This version uses ready-made puff pastry for ease and speed. Use a chocolate cup mould and make sure the mousse is completely cold before filling them. And OK, at a street party it tends in fact to be a paper cup rather than a clinking glass, but that means its even more important to get the recipe perfect. Our berry swirl cheesecake bites have a warming ginger biscuit base, topped with cream cheese and crme frache cheesecake topping. This will look very impressive on your buffet food table and is easy to customise depending on your preferences," says Senior Food Writer, Jessica Ransom. Its the most eco-friendly option - theres no need for washing up or chucking away the pots because people eat them. Get the recipe: Mini Victoria sponges (opens in new tab), Makes: 10 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 35-40 mins. The only issue is they tend to be too large to hold, so everyone will need a plate and fork. You can experiment with other options though - try smoked salmon mouse and cucumber, or pimento cheese for vegetarian guests. Carefully remove it from the tray and arrange it on a rectangular serving board. In Portugal, these are absolute institutions. GoodTo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. To make them even speedier, buy readymade vol-au-vont cases. For vegetarians, make sure to use Cheddar cheese or vegetarian hard cheese, rather than Parmesan. Add some fresh green salad leaves with a light dressing over the top in a big bowl, and its a whole mini-meal. Serve these with extra chutney and a slice of cheese on the platter, and people can make up their own. Studded with mixed berries and infused with lemon zest. Throw the best party yet with these easy buffet food ideas and inspirational party foods Sign up to the GoodTo Newsletter. Each one is served inside its own mini vol-au-vent case, which you make yourself with ready-rolled puff pastry - cheat and use ready-made ones if you prefer. Tortillas are packed with potatoes which are cheap and filling. ", Get the recipe: Coronation chicken (opens in new tab), Serves: 8-10 | Skill level: Easy | Total time: 15 mins. Queen Victoria herself used to enjoy these at teatime. Then just take them along to be added to the flames. Making party food from scratch is doable with our selection of delicious, easy buffet food ideas. Make these desserts the night before the party so they have plenty of time to set and chill in the fridge. Get the recipe: Mini quiches (opens in new tab), Makes: 12-15 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 1 hr. Dont forget to serve it with little flags or mini bunting sticking out. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. The salty bacon and the creamy cheese pair perfectly together. Sandwiches are important for a street party spread: quick and simple to make and they feed a lot of people cheaply. It has so much flavour from the herbs, olives, and Parmesan cheese, its bound to be a hit. Try using smaller pasta shapes as they are easy for people to eat when using just a fork or spoon. If you have vegans to cater to, try hummus and cucumber or smashed avocado and sun-dried tomato. Each recipe is easy to multiply up or reduce down to make as many servings as you need for your guests. Scones are an absolute must on a buffet table, and these arent the only ones youll find on this list. Get the recipe: Coleslaw recipe (opens in new tab), Serves: 8 | Skill level: Easy | Total time: 25 mins. This recipe makes six, but you can easily double all the quantities to make a dozen. To make this vegan use a plant-based mayonnaise and be sure to check the mustard label.". Serve warm or cold, Sunday roast dinner in canap form - perfect at parties at any time of year, Simple but so pleasing - if you like olives you'll love these cheesy little savoury bites, Salty slices of fried halloumi wrapped in decadent parma ham, These pastry-free mini tartlets are naturally gluten-free, These cherry flavour sweet treats are the perfect addition to a street party spread, Sometimes the simplest cakes are the best, like these perfect little Victoria sandwiches, For a fruity twist, you can swap some of the cake butterflies for sliced strawberries, A brilliant celebratory centrepiece (and an easy cheat's version), Sweet and spiced mini treats that everyone will love, Classic afternoon tea scones but with a lovely blueberry twist, Add some fabulous Portuguese flair to your buffet spread with this cool custard tarts, Cute little personal chocolate pots with an irresistible topping, These cubes of cheesecake dotted with berries make will make up such a pretty part of your spread, The perfect summer drink to make with British strawberries, Don't forget the cucumber, strawberries and ice for making this favourite, This traditionally cloudy lemonade also contains lime, for an extra zesty taste, Empowering parents to do it their own way. These marvelous mini versions take the hassle of cutting away - the perfect buffet food. Our berry swirl cheesecake bites have a warming ginger biscuit base, topped with cream cheese and crme frache cheesecake topping. To make this vegan use a plant-based mayonnaise and be sure to check the mustard label. Sometimes its better to have a big quiche people can take their own slice of, but other parties work better with canaps. If you want to make the recipe dairy and egg-free, try swapping the mayo for coconut yogurt. Get the recipe: Halloumi wrapped in parma ham (opens in new tab), Makes: 8-16 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 25 mins. A salad that should tempt even guests who arent usually lettuce nibblers. These chicken satay kebabs are given a wonderful flavour from the coriander, cumin, and tarragon rub. Theres nothing wrong with going for a large format Victoria sponge and cutting it into slices. Because its basically a traybake, its really simple to portion up into bite-size pieces for your buffet food table. Serve them alongside other mini versions of English classics like scones and mini Victoria sandwich cakes, see below. It makes great buffet food because once it's cold you can slice it into portions ready for people to help themselves. Because its basically a traybake, its really simple to portion up into bite-size pieces for your buffet food table. Serve with a bowl of Branston pickle or piccalilli, which guests can spoon onto their pies. Plus its another good veggie offering - though make plenty because your meat-eating guests will want some too. For vegetarians, make sure to use Cheddar cheese or vegetarian hard cheese, rather than Parmesan. Homemade pork pies are absolutely delicious, and the hot water crust pastry is a fun challenge to make. Her version uses a layer of jam only, but we like to include the cream as well. "These dainty little tarts are an elegant sweet option that kids and adults will like. It's best not to serve this dish fridge cold so bring it to room temp approx 30 mins before you want to eat it. However, if you don't want to make your own, you can totally cheat. You won't believe how easy it is to make your own hummus. Served up in big bowls, people can help themselves - all you need to provide is plates and cutlery. Makes: 10-12 | Skill level:Easy | Time to make: 1 hr 10. Making your own bread might sound like a challenge, but this recipe is pretty simple. You could also do a version without cheese and fill them with chocolate cream as a pudding. When will Prince Harry's memoir come out and what will he share? These are great on their own but you can also serve them with a cheese and chive dip, or spicy tomato salsa. With a passion for creating beautiful, tasty family meals that dont use hundreds of ingredients or anything you have to source from obscure websites, shes a champion of local and seasonal foods, using up leftovers and composting, which, she maintains, is probably the most important thing we all can do to protect the environment. A delicious retro option. They're ideal buffet food because guests can pick them up without getting greasy hands. Have fun and experiment with whatever plain beans you have in your cupboard and you might just find a new favourite. These marvelous mini versions take the hassle of cutting away - the perfect buffet food. If youre going cold, you can make them up to 2 days in advance and store them in a sealed container in the fridge. It's a great side dish for a barbecue as well. It makes great buffet food because once it's cold you can slice it into portions ready for people to help themselves. Originally called Poulet Reine Elizabeth, its been a hot favourite at royal celebrations ever since. Princess Charlotte is the sibling 'in charge' according to Kate, Child development stages: Ages 0-16 years, See all weight loss and exercise features. Drumsticks are one of the cheapest cuts of chicken to buy, so you can feed a whole crowd for not too much cash. You can serve it neat, over ice. Make them the day before so the flavours have time to mature. Studded with mixed berries and infused with lemon zest. Get the recipe: Beef wellington canap (opens in new tab), Makes: 75 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 1 hr. Best refrigerated overnight, whip up a batch of this colourful strawberryade and combine with lots of ice and fresh strawberries for a lovely refreshing summer drink. These work well all year round, from summer street parties to Christmas drinks soires. In that case, have a non-alcoholic version for them too. Cheese, bacon, and coronation chicken vol-au-vents. This is perfect to make when British strawberries are in season and at their cheapest. Our collection of buffet food ideas and recipes cater between six to 75 portions so it doesn't matter if it's just you and a couple of friends, or the whole street - you're sure to find a selection of recipes to suit. This is a great recipe if you're serving a big crowd of people. It's probably the easiest cake to make and turning the recipe from 1 large to a dozen small ones doesnt make it any trickier. In Portugal, these are absolute institutions. Try serving with flaked hot smoked salmon or trout for a more substantial meal. A great addition to the buffet food spread. You can leave some un-iced if you prefer, for more choice. Serve in large jugs or from a Kilner drinks dispenser if you have one. These work well all year round, from summer street parties to Christmas drinks soires. Or, if you really want to raise your game, why not make your own pots out of chocolate. If you're after a salad thatyou can make in bulk, try our coleslaw and potato salads. This olive bread uses gluten-free flour. Jessica says, "Budget-friendly and easy to prepare ahead, this is a lovely option for parties and buffets. Light and refreshing, this homemade cloudy lemon and limeade can be whipped up in no time and all you need is some lemons, limes, and a little sugar. These make a great miniature option and you get a dozen in a batch. Jessica says; "This is easy to prepare ahead and can be enjoyed warm or cold. They can be served with cream or soft butter and blueberry jam. It uses a shop-bought bread mix - the art is in the toppings you add. Although it takes 1 hour 45 to make this recipe, an hour of that is simply baking time. Although it takes 1 hour 45 to make this recipe, an hour of that is simply baking time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dips such as hummus are a great option and can be served with a selection of vegetables, bread, or cured meat on the side so people can choose what is best for them. It's the quintessential British picnic snack (even if some sources say they originated in France). This is a great recipe if youre catering to a small number of guests, and you need to offer a pastry-free option. These make a great miniature option and you get a dozen in a batch. This recipe uses the hot water crust pastry, so classic for pork pies. Get the recipe: Chicken satay kebabs (opens in new tab), Makes: 12 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 10 mins. Get the recipe: Eccles cakes (opens in new tab), Makes: 8-14 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 25 mins. Its also another good vegetarian option. Unlike most pastry recipes, this one actually contains no milk or butter, so its suitable even for people with a dairy intolerance. You get 16 from this recipe and they only take an hour to make, but that includes 35 minutes in the oven. GoodTo is supported by its audience. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Get the recipe: Stilton, apple, and walnut salad (opens in new tab), Serves: 8-12 | Skill level: Easy | Total time: 1hr 45. Quick to make - only a little over half an hour, theyre always popular at parties. Her version uses a layer of jam only, but we like to include the cream as well. Use apple or apple and strawberry squash, and add all the fruit and mint. You can also top it with toasted seeds, nuts, or a spice mix such as Dukkah or Zaatar." Get the recipe: Union Jack cake (opens in new tab), Makes: 30 | Skill level: Easy | Time to make: 45 mins. "When it comes to hosting a buffet it's best to include a number of dishes that can be prepared in advance any replenished throughout the day," says Senior Food Writer.

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