Christmas party food for picking, snacking and grazing
If you’re playing host this festive season, chances are you’ll be in charge of the food. Whether you’re throwing a summery soirée in the backyard, a formal festive dinner for your boss, or just a casual Christmas party, guests appreciate attention to detail. This comprehensive list of savoury Christmas snacks offers something for every kind of celebration, from the simple to the extravagant. A selection of moreish entrees and dainty hors d'oeuvres sets the tone for your event and helps people work up an appetite for mingling. After all, it’s easy to make friends at the food table.
1. French onion, bacon and cheese cob dip
Kick off your feast with our tasty warm and cheesy cob dip. This retro classic is the perfect recipe for easy entertaining to wow the crowd.
2. Antipasto deli scrolls
Upgrade your picnic spread with these savoury scrolls. They’re delicious on their own, or served with basil leaves and tomato relish.
3. Pigs in blankets
These retro snacks are a winner when it comes to party food. Keep a stash of pigs in blankets in the freezer ready to serve at your next gathering.
4. Pork and apple sausage rolls
Impress guests with these flavoursome pork and apple sausage rolls. With crisp puff pastry and a delicious filling, they’ll go down a treat.
5. Scotch eggs
Few single-item dishes are heartier than a scotch egg. Boiled eggs are wrapped in mince, coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried to golden perfection.
6. Mini prawn cocktails
These quick and easy mini prawn cocktails are the perfect finger food for any occasion this festive season. Served with a tangy sauce, they’re sure to be a hit!
7. Fruity antipasto skewers
These quick and easy fruity antipasto skewers are great for so many things; a barbecue, entertaining or a picnic! Plus it involves no cooking.
8. Sticky chicken nibbles with Asian glaze
Dial up the flavour on chicken wing nibbles with a honey soy and garlic sauce that caramelises and turns sticky in the oven.
9. Brie and caramelised onion pull-apart bread
Loaded with creamy brie and caramelised onion, this tasty pull-apart loaf is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser to start the party with a touch of style.
10. Spiced melon with prosciutto, mint and basil
Keep it simple with this tasty Spiced melon dish. Served with bits of prosciutto, fresh mint and basil, this recipe is the ultimate mix of sweet and savoury.
11. Pull-apart sandwiches
This irresistible pull-apart sandwich will be your new go-to lunch recipe. With different filling options, there’s something for everyone.
12. Pesto pastry twists
These Pesto pastry twists make an easy party snack! Prepped in 15 minutes flat, they're crunchy, cheesy and totally delicious.
13. Caramelised tomato bruschetta
Make a cafe-style brunch at home with this easy caramelised tomato bruschetta recipe. Fresh, vibrant and filling - tick!
14. Club sandwich sticks
Turn your go-to club sandwich recipe into these easy sandwich sticks. Perfect for sharing, they make for a tasty starter or snack guests will love.
15. Coconut prawns with honey-chilli sauce
These golden coconut prawns make for the ultimate starter when entertaining. Served with a punchy honey-chilli sauce, they’re a real crowd-pleaser.
16. BBQ chicken sliders
To please a hungry crowd with something that doesn’t require a fork and knife to eat, go for these garlicky, sweet-savoury barbeque chicken sliders.
17. Mini prawn tostadas with mango salsa
Kick off your meal with Curtis’ refreshing mini prawn tostadas. Served with mango salsa, they’re a delicious addition to any menu.
18. Antipasto mini quiches
Make your next family gathering more about relaxing with loved ones and less about cooking with our quick and super easy antipasto mini quiches recipe.
19. Prawn cocktail sliders
After an easy finger food idea? You can't beat these Prawn cocktail sliders. Packed with crunchy lettuce and tangy flavours, guaranteed to hit the spot.
20. Mixed crostini platter
This mixed crostini platter tastes as good as it looks. With a variety of toppings from smoked salmon to beetroot hommus, there’s something for everyone.