Whether you’re looking to cater for a crowd of veggie friends and family, or just want to add a few meat-free options at your Christmas party, we have a whole host of vegetarian festive recipes to inspire your buffet table.
For even more ideas, see our vegetarian Christmas canapé recipes, or if you’re cooking meat-free on the big day itself we have plenty of top tips for a vegetarian Christmas. Discover more vegetarian buffet recipes and vegan party recipes for when you’re throwing a plant-based bash.
Veggie Christmas party food ideas
1. Butternut, sage & hazelnut quiche
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
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. IPA & red leicester dip with pretzel croutons
This indulgent dip is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Made with creamy red leicester cheese, hoppy IPA beer and with crunchy pretzel croutons for dunking, what’s not to love?
7. Root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese
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
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
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.
Looking for more meat-free Christmas recipes? Try these:
Top things to serve a vegetarian this Christmas
Our ultimate vegetarian Christmas recipes
Complete Christmas menu: vegetarian
Vegetarian Christmas canapés
Vegetarian Christmas menu
What vegetarian food will you be serving at your party? Leave a comment below…
