Christmas buffet ideas
Waitrose & Partners Christmas

Christmas
BUFFET ideas

Christmas buffet ideas
Waitrose & Partners Christmas

Christmas
BUFFET ideas

Christmas buffet ideas
Waitrose & Partners Christmas

Christmas 
BUFFET ideas

With something for everyone, buffets make the ideal feast for Christmas parties, Boxing Day or Twixtmas. Below, you'll find recipes and ideas for a deliciously memorable festive spread.

Christmas CANAPÉS

Adorn your buffet table with an array of bite-sized nibbles made from scratch. From sumptuous sliders to Christmassy baked Camembert, treat your guests to these fabulous finger food ideas.

Truffle mac and cheese pots

Truffle mac & cheese pots

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Beef and crispy onion sliders

Beef & caramelised onion sliders

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Filo tarts with roasted vegetables, maple syrup, herbs and nuts

Vegan roasted vegetable tarts

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Coconut crusted prawns

Coconut crusted prawns

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Mini pork and cranberry sausage rolls

Pork & cranberry sausage rolls

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Lemon meringue pie pots

Lemon posset pots

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Vegetable, pine nut & cheese arancini

Vegetable, pine nut & cheese arancini

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Baked feta dip with olives, truffle & artichoke

Whole baked Camembert with sage & sea salt

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Coronation chicken poppadom

Coronation chicken poppadom

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Vegetarian sausage rolls

Vegetarian sausage rolls

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Christmas CENTREPIECES

From succulent ham to winter trifle, these serve-yourself mains and puds will be the star of the show.

Smoked paprika and maple glazed ham

Smoked paprika & maple glazed ham

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Mushroom, lentil, chestnut and guinness pot pie

Individual lentil, chestnut & Guinness pot pie

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One-pan beef lasagne with ricotta & basil

One-pan beef lasagne with ricotta & basil

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Turkey khitchadi with curry leaves and cashew nuts

Turkey khitchdi with curry leaves & cashew nuts

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Winterberry Trifle

Meringue, madeleine & winter berry trifle

See recipe

Chocolate Yule Log

Chocolate Yule log

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Christmas ENTERTAINING

Short on time? Take the pressure off and build a festive buffet with our irresistible range of ready made food.

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Christmas party food

Save time with our deliciously fuss-free nibbles, party platters and freezer favourites

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Prepared for you

Make entertaining light work with our convenient Food Made To Order service

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Christmas COCKTAILS

The food's sorted – now get the drinks flowing with these eye-catching cocktails and mocktails.

The spiced toddy

The spiced toddy

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The Noelgroni

The Noelgroni

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The Fauxjito

The Fauxjito

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Christmas LEFTOVERS

Transform Christmas Day leftovers into a delicious Boxing Day or Twixtmas buffet feast.

Turkey ramen

Leftover turkey recipes

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Loaded potato skins

Leftover cheese recipes

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Christmas pudding doughnuts

Leftover Christmas dessert recipes

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