Christmas buffet recipes

Slice this make-ahead sausage roll into bite-sized pieces for a delicious canapé - ideal for Christmas and New Year's Eve parties

Spruce up a pot of shop-bought hummus with Bombay mix and a roasted cauliflower topping. Serve with pitta bread for perfect party food or as a savoury snack

Serve these irresistibly buttery pastry-wrapped chipolatas as a Christmas dinner side dish - they're perfect as party canapés too

Impress family and friends with our Scandinavian-inspired gratin with salmon, beetroot, potatoes and dill; a comforting bake that's perfect for entertaining

These bite-sized, crostini-like mouthfuls are packed with robust Mediterranean flavours including anchovies, capers and olives

A nod to traditional tapas, these freezable party canapés of potatoes, red pepper and chorizo can be made in advance

Fill filo pastry parcels with turkey or chicken mince, spring onions and ginger for a buffet nibble or party canapé similar to a spring roll

Divide a whole side of salmon into fillets, cover with a sticky citrus glaze, then bake for a festive dinner party crowd-pleaser

Fill sheets of pasta with tomato, aubergine and ricotta for a delicious vegetarian main - perfect for feeding a crowd

Elegant yet full-flavoured, guests will love putting together these bites - make the beef and crème fraîche topping in advance to get ahead

Combine a few key Christmas flavours here to make a pie that both children and adults will adore

There aren't any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

An impressive addition to any buffet, this puff pastry parcel is filled with fish in a creamy parsley, dill and lemon sauce

Gordon Ramsay’s succulent maple-glazed ham is perfect for a Boxing Day feast

Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier

Your guests will snap up these cubes of crispy belly pork in sticky, sweet whiskey marinade with soy, anise and honey flavours

Great British Bake Off's Kimberley Wilson has created this stunning celebration bread with individually filled buns and a melting cheese middle – made for sharing

Slow-roast a whole leg of gammon with apple juice, then cover in a sticky spiced glaze for a Christmas treat - perfect sliced hot or cold

Baked camembert just got a whole lot better – try home baking a decorative ring and tear off chunks to dunk like fondue

These dinky pies are so versatile – try them with chopped ham and mustard, too

Both vegetarians and non-veggies will love this puff pastry parcel with Italian cheese - great as a buffet centrepiece

Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo

Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine

Make this tart, boozy, mulled wine and cranberry jam that’s packed with seasonal flavours. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet to serve with cold meats