Budget Christmas party food recipes

Throw a fabulous Christmas party without breaking the bank. These Christmas party food recipes are perfect for entertaining on a budget.

Our budget-friendly Christmas party food ideas include easy nibbles made with shop-bought pastry (turkey and cranberry sausage rolls), simple festive bakes (deep-filled mince pies) and short-cut canapes without lengthy lists of ingredients. There’s plenty of vegetarian and vegan party bites too – spiced paneer, breaded pickled shiitake mushrooms and more – which are so delicious, all your guests will be asking for more. Our nutella star wreath is a showstopper, but if you fancy a savoury wreath, you should try a sausage roll one.

Discover more party nibbles, and take a look at our dedicated Christmas recipes hub too.

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José Pizarro’s huevos rellenos (Spanish-style devilled eggs)

Tapas

José Pizarro’s huevos rellenos (Spanish-style devilled eggs)

José Pizarro shares his recipe for huevos rellenos, Spanish devilled eggs. The garlicky centres are topped with smoked paprika and anchovy.

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Hot candied cocktail onions

Onions

Hot candied cocktail onions

This three-ingredient pickle is a game-changer for cheeseboards. Cocktail onions are simmered in their liquid with added sweetness and heat.

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Orange and clove Christmas tapenade

Orange and clove Christmas tapenade

Olive-based dip tapenade gets an orangey twist and a hint of Christmas spice from the clove. Perfect for festive entertaining – and quick!

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Baked camembert with harissa honey

Camembert

Baked camembert with harissa honey

Oozy, gooey cheese drizzled with a fiery, sweet topping; this easy baked camembert with honey recipe is perfect for entertaining.

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Turkey and cranberry sausage rolls

Sausage rolls

Turkey and cranberry sausage rolls

These turkey and cranberry sausage rolls are perfect for preparing ahead and keeping in the freezer for those last-minute festive occasions.

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Air fryer sesame egg mayo vol-au-vents

Christmas air fryer recipes

Air fryer sesame egg mayo vol-au-vents

These moreish vol-au-vents with sesame egg mayo are the perfect make-ahead party bites. Best of all, you can cook them in the air fryer.

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Air fryer cranberry-glazed chicken wings

Christmas air fryer recipes

Air fryer cranberry-glazed chicken wings

These festive chicken wings are sweet, savoury and sticky, plus super quick to cook in the air fryer. Perfect for a Christmas buffet spread.

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Air fryer potato and smoked salmon canapés

Christmas air fryer recipes

Air fryer potato and smoked salmon canapés

These salmon-topped canapés use tinned potatoes, a great budget standby. Made in an air fryer, they quickly become crispy little superstars.

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Harissa, feta and filo cigars

Harissa

Harissa, feta and filo cigars

Tangy feta meets fiery harissa and sweet honey, in this filo cigars recipe. The perfect pre-dinner bite or fancy snack – no humidor required.

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Gochujang devilled eggs

Budget Christmas party food

Gochujang devilled eggs

Is it really a party without devilled eggs? This timeless canapé gets an on-trend glow-up by way of the savoury warmth of Korean gochujang.

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Mulling-spiced apple biscuits for cheese

Christmas biscuits

Mulling-spiced apple biscuits for cheese

Oats, parmesan and apples are given a mulled spice kick to create seriously good biscuits for cheese. Add them to your Christmas cheeseboard.

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Pickled walnut and cheese rolls

Budget Christmas party food

Pickled walnut and cheese rolls

These moreish walnut and cheese rolls are a perfect no-fuss nibble for Christmas parties. Make them ahead, then pop in the oven on the night. 

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Turkey kofte with cranberry-tahini dip

Boxing Day

Turkey kofte with cranberry-tahini dip

These turkey kofte are easy to make and can be cooked from frozen, before serving with a cranberry-tahini dip at your Christmas bash.

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Whipped feta

Summer salads and sides

Whipped feta

Creamy, salty feta is whizzed in a food processor with greek yogurt to make the ultimate dip. You can use it as the base of a salad...

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Cheese and mustard straws

Picnic

Cheese and mustard straws

Use a batch of our ultimate flaky pastry to make these delicious cheese straws. Mustard and two types of cheese pack a big flavour punch.

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Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Chicken wings

Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Sticky and sweet pomegranate molasses coats crispy, air fryer chicken wings, bolstered with the crunch and spice of dukkah. It’s a great recipe.

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