We have more sharing platters and starters in our Christmas side dishes recipe collection. For more festive main meal inspiration, check out our Christmas dinner recipes and you can impress guests with this selection of dinner party starters.

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  • Classic prawn cocktail

    Classic prawn cocktail

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.31 ratings

    This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

  • Baked ham hock pots served in three dishes

    Baked ham hock pots

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.10 ratings

    Save time and energy with these easy, no-fuss baked ham hock pots as a starter. They’re great to begin a Christmas menu and set the festive mood

  • Mushroom & tarragon pâté

    Mushroom & tarragon pâté

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.12 ratings

    This low-fat, easy pâté is a perfect vegetarian starter

  • Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

    Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.54 ratings

    A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

  • Sausage roll wreath cut into segments

    Sausage roll wreath

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    Bring a festive theme to the buffet table with a sausage roll wreath. It's a great sharing dish at Christmas when you have a friends and family over

  • A number of carbonara arancini in a bowl

    Carbonara arancini

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make these moreish arancini for a party. Once they’re breadcrumbed, they can be popped in the freezer – on party day, you can simply fry straight from frozen

  • Baked camembert with bacon-wrapped breadsticks

    Baked camembert with bacon-wrapped breadsticks

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.13 ratings

    Gooey, melted cheese and crispy, golden bread make a stunning centrepiece to share with friends over drinks or as a dinner party starter – make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

  • Three goat’s cheese, pear & walnut tartines on a serving platter

    Goat’s cheese, pear & walnut tartines

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings

    Top toasted sourdough with goat's cheese, honey-roasted pears and walnuts to make these tasty tartines. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver one of your 5-a-day

  • A dish serving charred Brussels sprouts with Marmite butter

    Charred brussels sprouts with Marmite butter

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.18 ratings

    Marmite and brussels sprouts may sound like an unusual combination, but trust us: it works. Try this recipe for your next Christmas feast or as a winter side dish

  • Nut roast rolls with a bowl of dipping sauce

    Nut roast rolls

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Bake these vegetarian nut roast rolls for a Boxing Day buffet or summer picnic. They're packed with mushrooms, lentils and nuts, and encased in puff pastry

  • A halloumi, pomegranate & walnut salad divided between two serving plates

    Halloumi, pomegranate & walnut salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Enjoy our easy halloumi salad as a festive starter or light lunch – it takes just 15 minutes to make

  • Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup

    Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.47 ratings

    Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

  • Cheese straws on a serving platter with smoked salmon, capers and lemon wedges

    Multi-seed cheese straws

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make cheese straws with the added flavours of sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion flakes and sea salt. They're great snacks to serve with cocktails

  • Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert in a square tray

    Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Create a memorable sharing experience with our pull-apart garlic rolls – they're baked with a wheel of gooey baked camembert, making them ideal for big gatherings such as Boxing Day

  • Three smoked mackerel toasted crumpets

    Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

  • Hot smoked salmon & beetroot served on a large platter

    Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve this smoked salmon dish as a starter on a special occasion such as at Christmas. With beetroot, rocket and walnuts, it‘s full of colour and texture.

  • Chestnut purée with a roast turkey alongside

    Purée de châtaignes (chestnut purée)

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Enjoy this rich and smooth chestnut purée alongside turkey or veal on Christmas Eve. In France, chestnuts are synonymous with the Christmas season

  • Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata triangles

    Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata

    A star rating of 1 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve our rosemary polenta bites with peperonata as canapés or a starter ahead of a celebration. They're ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas

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