Entertain friends and family with our pick of delicious buffet recipes to feed a crowd! We have it all, from tasty starters to impressive mains, sides and scrumptious desserts, try our inspiring buffet party food ideas.
Layers of sweet, summery goodness – creamy panna cotta topped with homemade strawberry jelly, fresh berries and fragrant mint leaves. This portable pud is the ideal way to round off an alfresco dinner and makes the most of one of Britain's favourite fruits
This vibrant, six-layered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
One to add to your party food list, this mackerel pate will be a surefire hit with guests.
Jamie says: "Merging two big-hitting desserts, I’ve created this epic Father’s Day pud. It’s a great one for kids to help out with, and it heroes strawberries and cream in a delicious and fun way. A joyful pudding that dads (and non-dads!) will love."
Jamie says: "Fantastic for picnics and parties, and of course for serving alongside curries, these fragrant nibbles made with humble ingredients are incredibly simple to make, and are a guaranteed winner if you’re feeding a crowd. They’re easy to make gluten-free or vegan, too – simply swap in gram flour or vegan yogurt."
Jamie says: "Love perfectly crispy chicken wings, but not a fan of deep-frying? Look no further! With three tasty flavour combos to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plus, this versatile recipe is easy to batch up if you’ve got a crowd to feed. Win-win!"
Enjoy the flavours of a bitter orange Italian aperitif in this easy ice lolly idea. Simply mix Bella Apertini with prosecco and garnish with a slice of orange, then freeze to make the ultimate summer cooler.
An easy-but-cute-looking bake that makes for moist muffins, and the kids can help you make - as long as they promise not to eat the chocolate chips before they make it into the mix. Substitute the chocolate chips for nuts if you prefer.
Salmon teriyaki kebabs take no time to prepare and cook in minutes. Skewered chunks of salmon are brushed with a garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce and sesame glaze, then baked under the grill until juicy and cooked-through.
Poshed up fish and chips - no deep fat fryer required. This elegant take on the classic British dish is surprisingly easy and will be on your plate in 30 minutes. Served with its own creamy homemade tartare sauce.
A rich and wonderful lamb's liver pâté that goes best with lightly toasted (and slightly sweet) brioche, this recipe isn't for the faint of heart. It is, however, perfect for those who want to indulge themselves and delve into the world of classic French gastronomy.
The sharp, distinctive flavour of the gooseberries is balanced beautifully with the syrup
This is the bake you'd get if a Terry's Chocolate Orange and a Devil's food cake had a baby. A healthy dose of marmalade gives this chocolate cake its addictive zest while homemade ganache and buttercream add a level of indulgence you didn't know you needed until now.
Spice up your barbecue with these homemade burgers and their fiery Spanish twist. The patties are prepared using steak mince, grated onion, and egg, then grilled with sliced chorizo. Perfect stuffed into toasted buns with ready-cooked peppers, rocket and spicy paprika mayo.
These hazelnut choux buns are a gorgeous little treat and make a fantastic alternative to a big birthday cake. The toasted, earthy flavour of the nuts marries beautifully with the sweetness of the strawberries. A really special recipe that is great to master.
These potted prawns with melba toast will make an impressive starter at your dinner party. Helpfully, they can be prepared hours in advance and kept in the fridge until your guests arrive. Wait until the last minute to make the melba toast to keep it nice and crisp.
Master this simple yet tasty gluten-free snack and you won't look back. Don't despair if you don't have all of the seeds, it still works with just one or two of the three. These make a great canapé, too – try them with dips or a cheeseboard.
A quick and easy way to get in your pizza fix, this rosemary, olive and pesto pizza recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish. The homemade pizza base fares especially well under its coating of wafer-thin Parmesan slices and brackish green olives.
Like a chocolate bonbon with a shape that is similar to a truffle - Brigadeiros are delicious and a favourite in Brazil
Four pitta breads go a long way with this thrifty party canapé recipe.
This spinach mushroom and Brie tart makes a perfect lunch or first course at a supper party. Start by blind baking the pastry, then, make the cheesy mushroom filling before popping back in the oven to finish.
Bring a touch of class to your next supper party with these milk chocolate truffles made from melted chocolate, chunks of almond and crushed crunchy bars.
Breakfast for dinner is one of life's great pleasures, and this frittata packs in all the best elements of a fry up: Sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, and of course plenty of eggs. Finish the frittata under the grill to cook that top to perfection.
This may be called a sausage roll but it is in fact made from cranberries, pecans and turkey: a christmassy spin on the British favourite. Ready in no time, the filling is wrapped in buttery puff pastry then baked until perfectly golden and crisp.
These treats are called melting moments for a reason: a soft custard filling sandwiched between two vanilla and cocoa-flavoured biscuits. A crunchy, creamy and meltingly moreish combination, perfect for teatime.
Impress your guests at cocktail time with these homemade buttery puff pastry sun-dried tomato and pesto palmiers that are a doddle to put together but make a much more sophisticated nibble option than a just opening a packet of crisps.
A lighter dessert for the Christmas season, this clementine sorbet is the perfect way to round off all those rich meals. Sugar, lemon juice, and clementine zest and juice are frozen then churned until a perfect consistency has been obtained. Garnish with pretty mint leaves.
A vegetarian version of the classic Mexican feast, with crowd-pleasing homemade guacamole on the side. Spicy and filling, they're simple to cook and the family will adore them. Serve with sour cream, salsa and handfuls of tortilla chips.
Teatime is something of an institution in Britain and one of its essential components is a Scottish shortbread biscuit. Crumbly, buttery and perfect for dunking in a cuppa, making your own is simple and satisfying as this recipe will demonstrate.
Making Spicy margaritas at home couldn’t be easier with our chilli ice cube hack. Give it a go to make this sweet ‘n’ spicy Peach Marg.
Everyone has a favourite corn topping so this pick ‘n’ mix option solves all your problems. With chilli cheese mayo, jalapeno butter or a sweet coconut sugar, this satisfying snack is perfect for feeding a crowd.
Try a spoonful of nature's nectar in loads of delicious dishes, from sweet to savoury.
These spicy tostadas are made to be enjoyed as canapés with cocktails. Prawn, avocado, red chilli, coriander and lime combine for a Mexican flavour sensation. Be sure to leave enough time for marinating.