Dinner party recipe ideas

These simple recipes are easy to make but look impressive on the plate. Try starters you can make in minutes, no-cook desserts and stress-free mains

A selection of beautiful recipes, as nutritious as they are delicious. Ideal to impress dinner party guests or celebrate a special occasion.

Take your party and picnic food up a notch with our recipes for any occasion – from sausage rolls and onion rings to buffalo cauliflower and koftas

Looking for a colourful selection of party recipes? Entertain in style with our tarts, salads and sweet treats - buffet food perfect for any party.

Put on a colourful spread of plant-based bites with our vegan buffet recipes. Make a silky smooth hummus, fresh salads and vegan sausage rolls.

Looking for veggie party recipes? Put on a spread to remember with our meat-free buffet feasts, from vegetarian salads, canapés and centrepieces, to dips and tear-and-share bread.

Put on a party spread using the contents of your cupboard. From simple snacks to dips and cakes, these resourceful recipes that use mostly storecupboard ingredients are worthy of any celebration.

Enjoy classic recipes by contributing editor to BBC Good Food, Orlando Murrin, a frequent guest on the Chris Evans Show on BBC Radio 2. You must try his best ever chocolate brownies and unbelievably easy mince pies.

Featuring spectacular seasonal ingredients, try award-winning food writer Diana Henry's finest recipes, from decadent desserts to comforting family classics.

Discover Jason Atherton's sweet and savoury recipes, from braised short ribs to honey-glazed quail and peanut butter parfait

Cook mouthwatering recipes by BBC Good Food's lifestyle director, Lulu Grimes, from a fabulous fish pie to prosecco cake and cute hedgehog rolls.

Discover chef Matt Tebbutt's best ever recipes, from desserts such as a chocolate & pecan tart to elegant starters and impressive mains for entertaining.

Discover popular recipes by Good Food's deputy food editor, Miriam Nice, including quick and easy midweek dinners, slow-cooked comfort food and boozy cakes.

Discover Paul Hollywood's sweet and savoury bakes, including cherry chocolate muffins, hot cross buns and brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche

Make these impressive entertaining recipes from Raymond Blanc, including special roasts and classic desserts like tarte tatin or seasonal fruit crumbles

Take a look at Rick Stein's sweet and savoury recipes, including grilled miso salmon, smoked haddock kedgeree and clotted cream & stem ginger ice cream

Discover Shivi Ramoutar's filling family meal ideas and contemporary Caribbean cooking. Make a colourful spread that kids and adults alike with love

Discover Jack Monroe's best ever recipes, from thrifty microwaves meals to filling soups and family-friendly pies. Try an easy budget-friendly dish.