36 perfect Christmas finger food recipes (2024)

Sticky chicken wings

Who could resist a bowl of Asian-style sticky wings? Great for the barbecue, kids’ parties… any occasion, really.

Tomato and rocket tarts

These pretty little tomato and rocket tarts are a great vegetarian option for a platter of finger food. Rocket can be replaced with baby spinach. Add some baby basil leaves just before serving, if you like.

Field mushroom bruschetta

These big, meaty mushrooms topped with fetta make a delicious and protein-packed meal. Serve as a starter for a dinner party, finger food … or treat yourself to a quick nutritious lunch.

Bread crisps with confit tomatoes

Looking for a new snack or canape? These slow-roasted tomatoes on bread crisps with ricotta and olive paste will impress your guests at your next party.

Prosciutto wrapped haloumi

Prosciutto and haloumi are a match made in nibble-platter heaven – or use this recipe to take this pumpkin, spinach and haloumi salad to the next level.

Marinated baby bocconcini with prosciutto

If you’re looking for a simple, tasty and appealing platter for a party then marinated baby bocconcini with prosciutto is your friend. Salty meat wrapped around mild, sweet cheese and spiked with basil. Perfect.

Salt and pepper squid

A slightly elevated version of the fish and chip staple, with za’atar for spice, and combined brown rice flour and breadcrumbs for satisfying crunch.

Zucchini koftas recipe with harissa yoghurt

These flavourful vegetarian kofta are made with potatoes, grated zucchini, green onions, garlic, chilli, lemon and salt for a delicious starter.

Classic tomato bruschetta

The beauty lies in the simple ingredients. Crusty toasted bread with fresh tomatoes. A popular addition to any antipasto plate, or perfect on its own.

Ham and cheese croquettes

The classic combination of oozy ham and cheese centre with a crunchy breadcrumb coating and served with a home-made tomato sauce.

Light, fresh and creamy, this classic Greek tzatziki dip is beautiful enjoyed with vegetable sticks, crackers, bread and as part of a tasting plate when entertaining guests.

Roasted capsicum and green olive dip

Spinach dip cob loaf

This is one retro recipe that never goes out of style.

If you’re looking for a simple, tasty and appealing platter for a party then marinated baby bocconcini with prosciutto is your friend. Salty meat wrapped around mild, sweet cheese and spiked with basil. Perfect.

Prosciutto, fig and goats cheese bites

Haloumi and asparagus bites

Smoked salmon sushi bites with pickled green onion

Perfect for passing around as finger food at a co*cktail party or other celebration, these delicious little sushi bites are given added bite by their pickled green onion topper.

Peppered beef and blue cheese canapés

Smoked chicken canapes

Serve your guests this delicious canape that takes just 15 minutes to make. Just drizzle cranberry sauce over juicy chicken strips and serve on a crisp lettuce leaf.

Corn blini with avocado cream and crab

Prosciutto and haloumi are a match made in nibble-platter heaven – or use this recipe to take this pumpkin, spinach and haloumi salad to the next level.

Scallops on the half-shell always make a spectacular dish, treat your friends to something special with these delicious ginger and lemongrass scallops.

Roasted parsnip hummus with warm spiced chick peas

The perfect healthy snack. This roasted parsnip hummus is topped with caramelised onions and chickpeas that will keep you reaching for more.

Oysters with chilli and ginger dressing

Fresh and full of flavour – oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect summer meal.

Fish scrolls with capsicum salsa

These delicious fish scrolls are beautiful topped with a zesty capsicum salsa – healthy, fresh and super tasty! They make the perfect finger food for dinner parties.

Sweet potato, mint and goat’s cheese tartlets

Dukkah prawn skewers

A Middle Eastern twist to grilled prawns with a nutty pistachio topping and creamy labne on the side.

Since Christmas is all about indulgent fresh seafood, enjoy these delicious prawn co*cktails with zucchini and mint salad. Perfect for the warm weather!

Beef carpaccio with rocket, parmesan and aioli

This light and full-of-flavour starter is the perfect way to start your five star meal.

Grape and apple salad with goat’s cheese

An exotic salad with grapes, apples and goat’s cheese.

Polenta, blue cheese and fig tarts

Warm spiced prawns with avocado salsa

This light, fresh and flavoursome dish is perfect as a starter or finger food for dinner parties.

Five spice squid with lime mayonnaise

Excite your dinner guests with this crunchy, succulent and delicious five-spice squid, served with zingy lime mayonnaise. It makes the perfect share-plate for your next dinner party!

Kingfish carpaccio with tangy dressing

Sliced thin and served fresh with herbs and a lime and soy dressing, this seafood dish brings tang to a party appetizer.

Blinis with smoked salmon

These mini pancakes are smokin!

Salmon quichettes

If you’re looking for a simple and tasty finger food to that will please a crowd, look no further than these salmon quichettes. They are delicious hot or cold and a also make a perfect after school snack.