Best festive party foods for Christmas 2019
With less than a month until Christmas, it’s time to start planning your menu – we’ve picked 12 of the best party foods for your festive feast to inspire you.
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The countdown to Christmas is really on now, as is the pressure to supply festive food that will satisfy every guest, whether they’re mad about meat, have ventured into vegetarianism or veganism, or have a special dietary requirement.
We’ve selected our pick of the best readymade party food for this year, so you can be sure there’s something for everyone to tuck into this Christmas.
Two metre long pig in blanket, £4.99, Aldi
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Made with two metres of British pork and delicately seasoned with spices, there’ll be no fighting over who gets the last one with this showstopping side.
Available in Aldi stores from 5th December.
Filo king prawn roses, £5 for 6 pieces, Tesco
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Tesco says: “Responsibly sourced juicy king prawns in a chilli and sesame sauce, hand-wrapped in filo pastry, presented in a delicate rose shape”
To drink, seafood and citrus are a match made in heaven, so we recommend serving with a Gin, Lime & Coriander Highball cocktail.
Available in store in time for Christmas.
Mini crumpets, £14 for 20 pieces, M&S
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M&S says: “M&S has miniaturised the much-loved crumpet and given it a savoury twist by topping with ham hock and rarebit, or porcini and truffle.”
We recommend serving these up either as a late-morning snack before Christmas dinner or as an evening canapé with one of our supermarket sparkling wines under £20.
The Best Mushroom Steamed Buns, £2.50 for 4, Morrisons
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These fluffy vegan steamed buns are filled with a blend of oriental mushrooms and soy sauce, hand finished with a cocoa dusting.
Buy online or instore at your local Morrison’s store.
Chorizo Paella pastry shells, £6.00 for 12
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These mini portions of paella are made with spicy Spanish chorizo, roasted peppers and a rich seafood stock, nestled in very convincing, mussel-shaped pastry shells.
Available to buy online or instore at Waitrose.
Butternut, mushroom and chestnut wreath, £4.50, Tesco
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This crispy filo pastry is a stunning vegan option. It’s filled with a hearty mix of butternut squash, chestnuts and mushrooms, all cooked in a rich blend of Madeira wine, white wine, brandy and spices for a festive flavour and perfectly serves 2 people.
Available to buy online at Tesco Direct or instore today.
King prawn stars, £7 for 8 pieces, Booths
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These shortcrust pastry king prawn stars look almost too good to eat!
With mixed vegetables and a heart-healthy sprinkling of omega 6 rich sesame seeds, this is a great way to introduce seafood to younger palettes.
Available to collect from 5th December, Booth’s are currently running a 3 for 2 promotion on party food and salmon.
Gluten-free Brownies, £4.50 for 6 pieces, COOK
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An indulgently smooth chocolate fudge brownie, this dessert canapés are not only gluten-free, but has also won a Great Taste award!
Add a touch of Christmas to these dessert canapés by serving alongside one of our pink port cocktails at your festive party or, for a decandent teatime treat during the period between Christmas and New Year, serve with Celeste Wong’s Baileys and salted caramel coffee.
Sensational veggie rolls, £6.50 for 12 rolls, COOK
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These buttery puff pastry rolls filled with Feta cheese, chickpeas and red pepper will satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Serve with our Pink Jalisco flower sparkling wine cocktail made with fruity orange marmalade and sparkling wine to balance to salty Feta and complement the sweetness of red peppers.
Pork, chestnut and cranberry wreath, £20, COOK
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Speldhurst sausagemeat and pork from Dingley Dell farm, mixed with cranberries, bacon, chestnuts and winter spices, wrapped in puff pastry.
Our Gin, Rosemary & Vermouth Highball cocktail pairs well with this meaty starter.
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