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, simple festive bakes and short-cut canapes without lengthy lists of ingredients. There’s plenty of vegetarian and vegan party bites too, which are so delicious, all your guests will be asking for more.

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

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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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Harissa, feta and filo cigars

Harissa recipes

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 recipes

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 recipes

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 recipes

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 recipes

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 wing recipes

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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Devil pigs on horseback

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Devil pigs on horseback

Devils on horseback meet pigs in blankets for this ultimate mash-up of bacon-wrapped goodness that’s our hero Christmas side dish.

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Prawns in blankets

Budget Christmas party food recipes

Prawns in blankets

A great festive canapé that’s ready in a flash, prawns in blankets also taste incredible in a sarnie with mayo and rocket.

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Halloumi in blankets

Halloumi recipes

Halloumi in blankets

Firm halloumi gets wrapped up in a snug bacon blanket, with sweet honey and a little oregano as a nod to this festive canape's Cypriot roots.

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Crispy roast chicken vol-au-vents

Christmas canapés

Crispy roast chicken vol-au-vents

Ditch the boring combos and bring in our crispy roast chicken vol-au-vents with hot and herby harissa at your next party!

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Gougères with pineapple chilli jam

Canapés and cocktails

Gougères with pineapple chilli jam

These up-to-date gougères prove that the combo of sweet fruit and salty cheese is still a winner for party food.

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Breaded pickled shiitake mushrooms

Pickled recipes

Breaded pickled shiitake mushrooms

These breaded mushrooms are crisp on the outside, but soft, sharp and sweet with umami notes inside. A real treat for Christmas parties.

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Sausage roll wreath

Sausage roll recipes

Sausage roll wreath

Pair a sausage roll wreath with tangy chutney for an irresistible Christmas buffet dish. The filling includes cranberries for extra flavour.

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