The best vegetarian Christmas party food

Filled with sweet squash and delicately spiced with nutmeg, this butternut, sage & hazelnut quiche feels positively festive. Once baked, you can serve this at room temperature, making it a great option for casual entertaining.

2. Luxury hummus

Whip up a batch of our luxury hummus and serve a generous bowlful alongside your choice of crudités – heritage carrots, radishes and pitta bread all work wonders to brighten up the table. This silky smooth recipe is strewn with pomegranate seeds to keep it feeling Christmassy.

Find more hummus recipes for alternatives.

3. Cheese & onion rolls

True to the spirit of Christmas, there should always be an abundance of pastry-based snacks to make the seasonal offerings feel suitably decadent. These vegetarian cheese and onion rolls, decorated with nigella seeds, really hit the spot.

4. Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert

Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert in a dish

This cheesy centrepiece is sure to be a hit among veggie and non-veggies alike. Dunk your garlic and herby squidgy rolls into the oozing baked camembert centre. Discover more tempting baked camembert recipes.

5. Twisty cheese straws

A firm favourite with party guests of all ages, we’re sure a plate of these twisty cheese straws won’t last long! You’ll need to use a vegetarian pesto (made without parmesan) to keep this recipe veggie-friendly, or you can try our recipe for quick cheese straws for an easy alternative.

6. Vegan rainbow spring rolls

Platter of vegan spring rolls with peanuts and chilli sauce

Fun to assemble and even more enjoyable to devour, these vegan rainbow spring rolls will add colour and crunch to your buffet. They’re filled with all manner of healthy ingredients – including carrot, mango, courgette and spring onion – and are best served alongside a generous dollop of sweet chilli sauce.

7. Root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese

Root vegetable tart tatin with nuts and blue cheese on a plate

Make a root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese for the perfect vegetarian centrepiece on Boxing Day. We especially love the added touch of using caramelised walnuts in this recipe – their crunchy sweetness is so satisfying when paired with the mature cheese on top.

8. Truffled mushroom pâté

With a real sense of indulgence – yet blissfully easy to prepare – this truffled mushroom pâté needs nothing more than a selection of mini crispbreads to be enjoyed. If you’re entertaining more formally, simply spread this vegetarian pâté onto toast squares for a quick and simple canapé.

9. Cheesy spinach & artichoke dip

Cheesy spinach & artichoke dip with crudites

Spinach and artichokes combine with three types of cheese to make a melting delight for your guests, ready for dipping into with your dunkers of choice – we love using crusty bread, tortilla chips and assorted crudités.

10. Nut roast rolls

Nut roast rolls with a bowl of dipping sauce

A tasty, meat-free alternative to traditional sausage rolls, these veggie-friendly bites are filled with lentils, mushrooms and nuts for plenty of flavour, and uses ready-rolled puff pastry to make it even easier.