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Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip

Author: Sarah Cook

Smoked trout & horseradish pâté

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish

Author: Good Food team

Bourbon glazed pork belly chunks

Your guests will snap up these cubes of crispy belly pork in sticky, sweet whiskey marinade with soy, anise and honey flavours

Author: Good Food team

Country terrine

Whether served as a starter or part of a buffet, Barney's smart make-ahead terrine will be sure to impress

Author: Barney Desmazery

Mini creamy mushroom pies

Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel

Author: Good Food team

Mini jacket potatoes

Bake up some new potatoes and top with soured cream and chives for a bite-sized, simple canapé

Author: Sarah Cook

Smoked salmon & watercress pinwheels

These decorative fish bites may dazzle as a quick canapé, but require just four simple ingredients rolled up

Author: Good Food team

Flash fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley

Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Mini salmon & dill puffs

Ideal for a crowd and perfect for preparing ahead, these little pastry bites make a stylish canapé

Author: Good Food team

Salt & pepper prawns

Use Sichuan peppercorns to flavour shellfish with a celery-like taste, then create a Chinese-style chilli garlic dip

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Feta & cucumber bites

These decorative canapés look impressive when laid out - flavour your ricotta cheese filling with dill and garlic

Author: Good Food team

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Author: Good Food team

Prawn & sweetcorn fritters

These little starters tick all the boxes - healthy, quick and incredibly moreish!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Sharing potted shrimp

Potting shellfish in a cayenne and mace-flavoured butter is a surprisingly simple fish starter that's great as part of a sharing platter

Author: Good Food team

Caramelised onion tortilla

Serve this vegetarian baked Spanish omelette with potato slices and sweet onion in thick wedges

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Cheese & mustard straws

The cheese straw is a versatile favourite. Add mustard and cayenne to give this entertaining staple a little kick

Author: Good Food team

Anchovy palmiers

Roll puff pastry up with anchovies and Parmesan cheese and bake to create a simple but impressive nibble or canapé

Author: Mary Cadogan

Smoky chicken skewers

A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Mini meatball sliders

Serve American-style mini burgers with Italian meatballs, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese

Author: Good Food team

Thai spinach bites

These little Thai nibbles are ready in just 10 minutes

Author: Barney Desmazery

Skewered beef with oyster sauce

A simple yet impressive nibble that gives a contemporary edge to party food

Author: John Torode

Pea & feta toasts

This spin on bruschetta tops baguette slices with crushed peas, mint and salty cheese - great for canapés

Author: Sarah Cook

Scandi smoked salmon

Try a Scandinavian approach to your smoked fish by adding dill, horseradish, lemon and red onion - great as part of a sharing platter

Author: Good Food team

Dressed crab cups

A simple, stylish canapé of shellfish with Dijon mustard and lemon, served in individual lettuce cups

Author: Good Food team

Roasted red pepper shots

A smart, quick and easy canapé that's ideal for a crowd and can be frozen to help you get ahead

Author: Good Food team

Potted ham

This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

Author: Barney Desmazery

Mix & match seafood tacos

Enjoy these mix-and-match seafood tacos - one made with salmon and avocado, the other piled high with prawns and a chilli dressing. They're perfect party...

Author: Emily Macfarlane

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Author: Good Food team

Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers

Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Crab & avocado sesame toasts

This quick canapé can be prepared in minutes by simply assembling the fish and guacamole on crostini bread

Author: Good Food team

Salt beef on rye bread with mustard sauce

This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make

Author: Good Food team

Brie & pecan bites

These cheesy bites are a great addition when you're hosting a drinks party with canapés

Author: Good Food team

Mini saltimbocca sandwiches

A tasty morsel to whet your appetite as a canapé or nibble with a glass of fizz- perfect bite-sized party food

Author: James Martin

Ricotta & spring onion dip

Have some leftover cream cheese? Whip it into a light dip with lemon and serve with cucumber or toast

Author: Sarah Cook

Smoked fish & potato latkes sharing platter

Pan-fry potato patties until golden, then serve with smoked salmon, mackerel and a creamy sauce as part of a sharing seafood platter

Author: Jenny White

Smoked fish & potato latkes sharing platter

Pan-fry potato patties until golden, then serve with smoked salmon, mackerel and a creamy sauce as part of a sharing seafood platter

Author: Jenny White

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Author: Good Food team

Spiced lamb skewers with pomegranate tzatziki

This tasty Greek-inspired canapé of grilled meat and sweet dip can be quickly whipped up for a party platter

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy sprout fondue

This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter - perfect served with crusty bread

Author: Cassie Best

Brie & pecan bites

These cheesy bites are a great addition when you're hosting a drinks party with canapés

Author: Good Food team

Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip

Author: Sarah Cook

Cranberry & ginger sausages

This classic canapé gets a stylish upgrade with sweet cranberry sauce and fragrant ginger

Author: Good Food team

Smoky chicken skewers

A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Flash fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley

Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Cheese & mustard straws

The cheese straw is a versatile favourite. Add mustard and cayenne to give this entertaining staple a little kick

Author: Good Food team

Spiced lamb skewers with pomegranate tzatziki

This tasty Greek-inspired canapé of grilled meat and sweet dip can be quickly whipped up for a party platter

Author: Good Food team

Skewered beef with oyster sauce

A simple yet impressive nibble that gives a contemporary edge to party food

Author: John Torode

Ricotta & spring onion dip

Have some leftover cream cheese? Whip it into a light dip with lemon and serve with cucumber or toast

Author: Sarah Cook

Brie & pecan bites

These cheesy bites are a great addition when you're hosting a drinks party with canapés

Author: Good Food team

Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers

Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé

Author: Good Food team