Entertaining this Christmas? Here are 36 easy party food recipes to make festive hosting a breeze
From oozing baked camembert to mini Christmas cakes, these are our favourite Christmas party food, guaranteed to wow your guests..
Entertaining at Christmas can be stressful, especially if you're in charge of feeding your guests - but don't let the thought of hosting put you off this year, as we have some really fun and easy party food ideas to get yourself and your guests in to the festive spirit.
No longer just mince pies and gingerbread men to grace the tables this year as we've got plenty of Christmas party food ideas to fulfil all guests and their preferences.
Whether you're after something simple and quick like our pickles in blankets, or a little more show stopping like homemade mini Scotch eggs, there's something for everyone!
We personally can't go past a baked camembert (hello gooey cheese), the mini mushroom crackers for their adorable appearance (plus they're tasty morsels), curry rarebit for something a little bit different, and the mini Christmas cakes to really impress your guests.
If you're looking for more Christmas inspiration, take a look at our best Christmas recipes gallery to start planning ahead. We've also got plenty of festive cocktail ideas to please all guests, and if you're stuck for time this year, the Good Housekeeping Institute have tested over 460 festive products so you know exactly where to shop and what to buy for Christmas this year.
Hot Honey Halloumi Fingers
These oven baked halloumi fingers are served with an addictive chilli-infused honey to drizzle on top. Perfect with a refreshing cocktail.
Recipe: Hot honey halloumi fingers
Pickles In Blankets
Pickles wrapped in goat's cheese and salami is our interpretation of 'in blankets' and we promise you won't taste anything better!
Recipe: Pickles In Blankets
Baked Camembert
This recipe couldn't be simpler and is perfect for sharing amongst friends.
Recipe: Baked camembert
Crispy Gnocchi, Olive & Chorizo Skewers
We're obsessed with crispy fried gnocchi so we decided to pop them onto a skewer with salty chorizo and briny olive for an addictive snack in every bite.
Mini Mushroom Crackers
These adorable crackers are filled with a mushroom, walnut and Stilton filling for a suitably festive snack.
Recipe: Mini Mushroom Crackers
Hoisin Duck Cucumber Bites
These hoisin duck bites couldn't be easier to make, only needing five ingredients and 15 mins to put together but you wouldn't think it as they're incredibly delicious.
Recipe: Hoisin duck cucumber bites
Cherry Tomato & Herby Cream Cheese Crostini
Miniature bites of heaven these are! Sweet, tangy tomatoes with a herby sauce make for a moreish mouthful.
Pecan Shortbreads with Blue Cheese Cream
These savoury shortbreads, filled with an unctuous blue cheese cream will be a hit with your guests.
Mini Christmas Cakes
You can't get more adorable than these mini Christmas cakes, topped with a sweet sugary glaze.
Recipe: Mini Christmas Cakes
Prawn Lollipops
If you like prawn toast you're going to love these baked prawn lollipops. We've coated ours in a mixture of white and black sesame seeds for variation.
Recipe: Prawn Lollipops
Spicy Devilled Eggs
This retro party food is back in full force and our spicy version only uses three ingredients.
Recipe: Spicy Devilled Eggs
Mozzarella Dippers
Oozy, gooey mozzarella sticks deep fried until golden and perfect. Serve with our hot honey chutney on the side.
Recipe: Mozzarella Dippers
Curry Rarebit
These speedy curry rarebits use naan breads for the base and then is topped with a cheesy, curry topping. What's not to like?
Recipe: Curry Rarebit
Truffle Popcorn
Up the ante with these cheesy, truffle-y popcorn cups that pair perfectly with a dry martini.
Recipe: Truffle Popcorn
Bloody Mary prawn shots
Sweet, succulent prawns are the perfect match for the spicy Bloody Mary shot.
Recipe: Bloody mary shots
Parisian Sausage Rolls
Wondering what makes these Parisian? Je ne sais quoi!
Recipe: Parisian Sausage Rolls
Spiced Tortilla Chips with Festive Houmous
Making your own tortilla chips is super easy when you use pre-made flour tortillas. Just cut into triangles, brush with oil and seasoning and bake!
Puff Pastry Mince Pies
These adorable puff pastry mince pies are so easy to make thanks to shop-bought pastry and jarred mince meat! No one needs to know the shortcuts you made..
Recipe: Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Fried Stuffed Olives
Choose between anchovies or sundried tomatoes to stuff into your olive, then fry until golden and crispy. The perfect snack with beer or bubbly!
Recipe: Fried Stuffed Olives
Christmas cake bites
Pairing a crumbly white cheese such as Wensleydale with deep rich fruit cake is a classic Christmas tradition in Yorkshire. This easy-to-make canapé is not to be missed! Lancashire cheese also works very well.
Recipe: Christmas cake bites
The GH Kitchen Team are Good Housekeeping’s resident recipe developers and all-round food obsessives. GH Kitchen Director Sarah Akhurst is our resident hosting pro and loves nothing more than putting on a foodie feast for friends. Our GH Kitchen Manager Linzi Pucino is our very own Italian food expert (originally hailing from the North East of Scotland!) and can be found working her way through midweek recipes that cover all bases, from haggis to ragu! Our Kitchen Editor Nadine Brown loves digging into the stories behind her favourite foods and enjoys applying her eclectic tastes to more modern, flavour-forward recipes - just don't give her too much chilli! Our Junior Food Content Produce Frankie Prichard combines a love of beautiful presentation and flavour-led, seasonal cooking in her recipe development, along with a passion for bringing people together through food. With a wealth of professional kitchen experience between them, they’re dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work every single time
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