74 party food recipes for every celebration

These cheese straws are easy to make – use ready-made puff pastry and they'll be on the table in just over half an hour. They're great as pre-dinner snacks or starters, or as tasty nibbles at a picnic

Egusi soup is one of the most beloved dishes in Nigerian cuisine, traditionally served during celebrations

Food is for sharing and bringing people together – this recipe is one for parties. Best served hot with a side of plantain, it can be eaten as a main or side dish

Don’t wait for barbecue season to make these tandoori prawns, they're perfect for a starter with a kachumber salad or as a canapé at a dinner party – juicy, full of flavour and no tandoor needed

Make our easy buffalo cauliflower wings with a creamy blue cheese dip for the perfect BBQ side. These crispy baked wings make a great veggie alternative to chicken wings.

Spend time making a lemon tart from scratch – with its citrusy, creamy custard filling and golden, flaky pastry, it’s a richly rewarding project. A bright, sunshiny dessert that's perfect for summer

Try our taramasalata recipe. Make the classic Greek meze dip with soft white bread, smoked cod's roe, freshly squeezed lemon, garlic and a pinch of paprika

These juicy chicken wings are spiced with paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper and fresh oregano. Crisp up on the BBQ and serve with a light yogurt sauce to feed a hungry horde

Umami Thai sauce, sriracha, adds a chilli heat and glossy glaze to these succulent chicken wings — a crowd-pleasing Friday night snack

Who doesn’t love an onion bhaji when they go out for a curry? Make your own healthier version, with this recipe from The Curry Guy, Dan Toombs

These filled pastry treats are easier to make than you might imagine and are perfect snacks for parties and picnics. Filled with beef, tomato, smoked paprika and fiery cayenne, they really pack a flavour punch, too

Loaded with beef, beans, cheese and chilli, these classic nachos are a great way to feed a hungry crowd

Feed a hungry crowd with a batch of beefy burritos, stuffed with spiced mince and your choice of rice, veg and cheese

Sweet, indulgent brioche buns are great for filling with velvety ice cream. To make this recipe even easier, skip baking the buns and use shop-bought ones instead

Bite-sized balls of deliciousness. These little Spanish tapas make excellent nibbles. Filled with manchego and ham, this simple-to-follow recipe makes them an easy treat

Make this Canadian comfort food of chips topped with gravy and cheese for a crowd – for an effortless version, use oven chips instead of making your own

A simple sweet platter that can be thrown together in minutes and brings everyone together. Serve with flutes of fizz for a decadent end to a dinner party

Top squares of toasted focaccia with baby broad beans, mint leaves and Taggiasche olives for a fresh springtime bite, finished with grated pecorino

John Gregory-Smith came up with this riff on onion rings after being inspired by an evening snack he ate in Tel Aviv. Crispy on the outside and sweet and soft within, these are great nibbles to serve as part of a meal or as finger food with a dip

These tear-and-share pizza rolls are easy and fun to make for the family. They only use four ingredients and take just over half an hour to make

Fresh figs are stuffed with peppered goat’s cheese and baked in crispy filo pastry parcels. Serve them for an easy vegetarian nibble or starter

These mini veggie burgers are made from chickpeas, beetroot and halloumi. They work great as party snacks, starters or even a main course, simply adjust the portion size each time!

Impress your guests with this decadent Negroni salmon. Top your salmon with wheels of blood orange for a splash of colour, and serve with blinis

Ever since we tried street food van Oli Baba’s legendary halloumi fries they’ve been haunting our dreams. This is our attempt to recreate that deep-fried cheesy magic