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Christmas buffet ideas

Christmas
BUFFET ideas

Christmas buffet ideas

Christmas
BUFFET ideas

Christmas buffet ideas

Christmas
BUFFET ideas

With something for everyone, buffets make the ideal feast for Christmas parties, Boxing Day or Twixtmas. Below, you'll find recipes and ideas for a deliciously memorable festive spread.

Christmas CANAPÉS

Adorn your buffet table with an array of bite-sized nibbles made from scratch. From sumptuous sliders to Christmassy baked Camembert, treat your guests to these fabulous finger food ideas.

Truffle mac and cheese pots

Truffle mac & cheese pots

Beef and crispy onion sliders

Beef & caramelised onion sliders

Filo tarts with roasted vegetables, maple syrup, herbs and nuts

Vegan roasted vegetable tarts

Coconut crusted prawns

Coconut crusted prawns

Mini pork and cranberry sausage rolls

Pork & cranberry sausage rolls

Lemon meringue pie pots

Lemon posset pots

Vegetable, pine nut & cheese arancini

Vegetable, pine nut & cheese arancini

Baked feta dip with olives, truffle & artichoke

Whole baked Camembert with sage & sea salt

Coronation chicken poppadom

Coronation chicken poppadom

Vegetarian sausage rolls

Vegetarian sausage rolls

See more Christmas canapé recipes

Christmas CENTREPIECES

From succulent ham to winter trifle, these serve-yourself mains and puds will be the star of the show.

Smoked paprika and maple glazed ham

Smoked paprika & maple glazed ham

Mushroom, lentil, chestnut and guinness pot pie

Individual lentil, chestnut & Guinness pot pie

One-pan beef lasagne with ricotta & basil

One-pan beef lasagne with ricotta & basil

Turkey khitchadi with curry leaves and cashew nuts

Turkey khitchdi with curry leaves & cashew nuts

Winterberry Trifle

Meringue, madeleine & winter berry trifle

Chocolate Yule Log

Chocolate Yule log

Christmas ENTERTAINING

Short on time? Take the pressure off and build a festive buffet with our irresistible range of ready made food.

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Christmas party food

Save time with our deliciously fuss-free nibbles, party platters and freezer favourites

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Prepared for you

Make entertaining light work with our convenient Food Made To Order service

Order your buffet selection

Christmas COCKTAILS

The food's sorted – now get the drinks flowing with these eye-catching cocktails and mocktails.

The spiced toddy

The spiced toddy

The Noelgroni

The Noelgroni

The Fauxjito

The Fauxjito

See more Christmas cocktail recipes

Christmas LEFTOVERS

Transform Christmas Day leftovers into a delicious Boxing Day or Twixtmas buffet feast.

Turkey ramen

Leftover turkey recipes

Loaded potato skins

Leftover cheese recipes

Christmas pudding doughnuts

Leftover Christmas dessert recipes

See more Christmas leftover recipes