Vegetarian party recipes

Make this veg-laden, mix-and-match sharing board as a starter. Prep it ahead, swap out anything you’re less keen on and add meats or smoked fish, if you like

An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping

Share your favourite dishes with family and friends in a meze-style sharing board. This one includes cauliflower and feta fritters, carrot & tahini salad, and falafels

These cauli bites are great for sharing at a party, or as a starter, served with soured cream and herb dressing

Serve this dill sauce with fish or meat. It's made using a roux base infused with the strong flavours of mustard and dill

Make some sweetcorn and spring onion fritters for lunch, a starter or a side. They're made with an air-fryer for easy, energy-efficient cooking

Catering for guests with different diets or tastes? These mac ‘n’ cheese bites are ideal party food. From mushrooms to olives, top with whatever you like

Delicate, nutty pastry provides a perfect backdrop to the creamy filling of this mouthwatering meat-free main course

Follow our recipe for pastry case canapés then fill with curried egg mayo, herbs and a dot of fruity relish

Serve up these vegetarian filo pastry canapés with nam prik - a Thai chilli paste that we've mixed with oven-roasted tomatoes to make a dipping sauce

Try this crispy batter from Joelle Drummond of the Drop Bear Beer Co. It works well with fish, chicken or chunky veg

Learn how to make these easy homemade tortilla chips with delicious dips for your next party. Make a batch of crunchy bites, creamy guacamole and smoky salsa

Conjure up a moreish, meze-style veggie platter using a variety of colourful produce. Whizz up a butterbean tahini and enjoy the spread in the sunshine

Use our foolproof recipe for vol-au-vents with retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Use sweet peppers to make these flavourful pakoras. They're traditionally made for the Indian festival, Holi, stuffed with spiced potatoes

Serve a sharing platter of vegetarian nachos at your next informal drinks party. Unlike most party food, these nachos are healthy, boasting plenty of folate, fibre and vitamin c

Serve these golden and crispy carrot & halloumi fritters as part of a meze spread or buffet at Christmas. Enjoy with our moreish coriander dip

Bake some budget-friendly frozen fries and pile them high with a moreish Greek-inspired topping of feta, olives, tomatoes and cucumber. Great for sharing

A speedy guacamole-style purée that's ready in minutes and perfect for snacking or lunchboxes

Enjoy these veggie sausage slices for lunch or in a picnic. Wrapped in puff pastry, they're packed with roasted peppers and spices