Looking for the best finger food ideas to impress your guests? Whether you’re planning a festive Christmas party, an exciting game day watch party, or just a casual gathering, having a variety of finger foods on hand is always a great idea.
Nicky’s Notes
From savory appetizers, meat free ideas to sweet treats, finger foods are convenient, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
We’ve got over 50 party food ideas that are easy to eat with your fingers and are guaranteed to please your guests. So, if you’re looking to serve up easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers, these tasty ideas are just what you need!
How to Use This Round‑Up
Pick 2,3 or 4 savoury, 1 meat‑free, and 1 sweet from the lists on this page for a nicely balanced table. Add two dips and a crunchy salad – job done. Enjoy the party! 🥂
Savoury Appetizers
Pigs in Blankets Recipe
Little sausages wrapped in bacon, with a little twist to make them sticky and even more delicious! Perfect with that Christmas turkey!
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
A spicy handheld salad that makes a fantastic appetizer or lunch.
Sticky Chinese Pork Belly
Sticky Chinese Belly Pork – Slow-cooked until meltingly tender and then finished with a sticky chilli glaze.
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Crispy spring rolls filled with the most delicious cheeseburger filling! Juicy minced beef, LOTS of cheese (two types for the best flavour) and some finely chopped pickles for that hint of pickly goodness.
Crispy Chicken Lollipops
These chicken lollipops, served with a sticky, sweet and spicy dip make a fun and interesting appetizer or party food.
Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Quiche Lorraine is an absolute must for the buffet table. Golden shortcrust pastry encases a silky crème-fraîche-enriched egg filling, packed with caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese and crispy bacon.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy panko king prawns smothered in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce – I’ll show you how to make these baked OR fried!
Sausage Rolls Recipe
Buttery golden pastry with a delicious meaty filling. Three ingredients are all you need to make a plateful of fantastic sausage rolls.
Chicken Pakora Recipe
Tender chicken marinated in a blend of fragrant spices then coated in a light batter and fried until beautifully golden and crisp.
Thai Salmon Fish cakes
Thai salmon fish cakes with vegetable ribbons and fresh chilli dipping sauce. A delicious summer dinner. Ready in 20 minutes.
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe
Perfectly crispy baked chicken wings smothered in easy homemade Buffalo sauce. So simple to make – they’ll be a total hit for any party table!
Korean Chicken Bao Recipe
Soft and fluffy steamed bao buns filled with crispy Korean chicken – a fantastic party food idea to impress your guests!
French Pressed Sandwich Bites
These French pressed sandwich bites have 3 different flavour varieties in one loaf! A party food that’s a little bit different, but still super easy to prepare.
Chorizo Scotch Eggs Recipe
These Chorizo Scotch Eggs are epic! Crispy and smoky on the outside with a perfect runny-egg filling!
Salt and Pepper Ribs Recipe
These Salt and Pepper Ribs are fall-apart-tender with a light, crispy coating. Topped with a mouth-tingling salt and pepper topping with chillies and spring onions, they’re totally moreish!
Spicy Lamb Samosa Cups
Spicy Lamb Samosa Cups – a quick and easy appetiser for your party table!
Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy baked panko-coated chicken pieces smothered in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. A delicious lunch or appetizer!
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Juicy, spicy, fresh and healthy – these Asian lettuce wraps have got it all!
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings in a light batter, finished with a spicy salt and pepper topping. These wings make a brilliant starter, side dish or addition to a Chinese banquet.
Sesame Prawn Toast Recipe
Crispy prawn toast is infinitely better when it’s homemade. Top slices of bread with a simple whizzed up prawn mixture, coat in sesame seeds and fry to golden perfection. You can have these ready in less than 20 minutes!
Loaded Potato Skins Recipe
Creamy cheesy fluffy potatoes with crispy bacon – all baked in a crunchy potato skin. These Stuffed Potato Skins are serious comfort food.
Tamarind Chicken Wings Recipe
Sticky, tangy tamarind wings that crisp up beautifully in the oven or air fryer! This fool‑proof recipe packs bold Southeast Asian flavour into every bite.
Tandoori Lamb Chops Recipe
Juicy tandoori lamb chops marinated in spiced yoghurt and grilled to perfection. A flavour-packed dish perfect for cooking on the BBQ, griddle or under the grill (broiler).
Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Succulent prawns in a crispy coconut and panko coating, fried to golden perfection! Fantastic as an appetizer or served with fried rice.
Sticky AND Crispy Asian Chicken Wings
These Asian Chicken Wings are Sticky AND Crispy. The best party food ever!
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Mini Burritos Recipe
These little bite-size burritos are a brilliant finger food to put on the party table. Make ahead and reheat them in the oven before serving.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
The crispiest chicken wings baked in the oven. The skin is deliciously crisp and salty, with tender meat on the inside. No deep frying required!
Meat Free Finger Food Ideas
Fried Pickles
Tangy pickle slices coated in a light and crispy beer batter. They’re a great snack to serve with drinks or with barbecue. I love to serve them alongside burgers and chips!
Baked Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Baked Cheesy Potato Croquettes – An easy bite-sized snack or side dish made from leftover mashed potato.
Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
These easy and delicious cranberry Brie bites are a super simple appetizer or party snack that always gets polished off in minutes!
Baked Spinach and Goats Cheese Croquettes
Baked Spinach and Goats Cheese Croquettes – a lighter dinner or appetizer for meatless Mondays! Easily made Gluten Free too!
Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe
Make the perfect vegetable spring rolls at home with our step-by-step guide. Crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor, these spring rolls are fantastic!
Caprese Pastry Bites
These puff pastry caprese bites, made using ready-rolled puff pastry, are quick, simple and eye-catching. Perfect for any party table!
Vegetarian Sausage Rolls Recipe
A simple pastry treat for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Really easy to make at the same time as meaty sausage rolls – to keep all your guests happy.
Dough Balls Recipe
Soft, fluffy dough balls baked tear-and-share style in the oven. Serve with your favourite dip (try my beer cheese dip), make mini sliders, brush them with garlic butter, or use to swipe up the pasta sauce at the bottom of your bowl.
Onion Bhaji Recipe
Finely sliced onion smothered in a simple, fragrantly spiced batter and fried to crispy perfection. They’re also naturally gluten free!
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Crispy baked panko-coated caulifower pieces smothered in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. A great vegetarian starter or party food!
Fried Jalapeños
Slices of fresh Jalapeño coated in a simple beer batter and fried to perfect golden crispness! So good as a beer snack for game day or an appetizer or side dish to BBQ food.
Vegeable Samosa Recipe
Little flaky parcels of pastry filled with tender potatoes, peas, and spices. These vegetable samosas are so popular when we make an Indian buffet.
Baked Cauliflower Wings – Asian Style
As someone who isn’t a vegetarian, and thinks plain cauliflower is a bit ‘meh’, I can confirm these Asian Style Cauliflower Wings are flippin’ delicious! The best way to make cauliflower taste good!!
Cheese and Tomato Garlic Pizza Bread
Homemade Cheese and Tomato Garlic Pizza Bread – a crisp dough with that perfect chewy interior, loaded with garlic, tomatoes and two types of cheese!
Onion Rings Recipe
Golden crispy onion rings coated in a light beer batter and fried for just a couple of minutes, until perfectly crunchy. A brilliant appetizer, side dish or party food.
Crispy Tomato Arancini
Tomato Risotto Balls, filled with creamy boursin cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crisp.
Some Dessert Party Food Ideas
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe
A fifteen minute party dessert (that will probably be gone in 5!) – these Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries make a fantastic simple dessert for your buffet table!
Chewy Amaretti Cookies Recipe
These Italian Amaretti cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. A great, gluten-free way to use up those leftover egg whites.
Fruity S’mores Marshmallow Blinis
Fruity S’mores Marshmallow Blinis – A simple and sweet appetizer! Make the blinis ahead and assemble just before serving!
Baked Churros Recipe
These baked churros are nice and crispy on the outside and have a soft fluffy interior, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and served warm for the perfect moorish bite every time.
Chocolate Raspberry Bites
Chocolate Raspberry Bites – a Nutella-filled raspberry nestled in a tiny chocolate sponge. Only 95 calories each!
Nutella Cookie Bites With Whipped Cream
These Nutella Cookie Bites With Whipped Cream and hazelnuts are snack perfection! Perfect Party Food and easy to make gluten free too!
Cherry and Almond Blondies
Squidgy Cherry and Almond Blondies (aka Cherry Bakewell Blondies)
Apple Pie Truffles
These apple pie truffles really do taste like apple pie! So delicious, and no baking required!
5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Nougat
5-Ingredient chocolate Peanut Nougat – no baking, whisking or thermometers needed. Just melt, mix, cool, cut and dip. Sweet, chewy and delicious!
Rhubarb Marshmallows
Light, fluffy vanilla marshmallows, swirled with homemade rhubarb paste.
Crème Brulee Bars
These Crème Brulee Bars are smooth, creamy and delicious – with a biscuit base and a crunchy sugar topping.
Blackberry Spice Bites
Blackberry Spice Bites – Sweet little muffin bites made with mixed spices and topped with a ginger and blackberry frosting.
Chocolate Cranberry Amaretti Cookies
Making homemade Christmas gifts this year? Try my Chocolate Cranberry Amaretti Cookies! Naturally Gluten Free and super easy to make!
Gooey Chocolate Caramel Brownies
Chocolate caramel brownies – rich, moist chocolate brownie. Crisp on top with a gooey caramel centre.
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