Canapés

The quintessential festive snack meets the classic Christmas cheeseboard in these next-level sausage rolls, which are stuffed with sausagemeat, walnuts, Stilton and quince jelly. Perfect with a glass of sherry or a nice full-bodied red wine

Topped with a dollop of mango chutney, these are the perfect little flavour bombs to serve with drinks. Gram flour is made from chickpeas; it adds a delicious nutty flavour to the pakoras and is also suitable for guests who are gluten intolerant

These elegant little sandwiches add an instant touch of class to any party spread yet only take a matter of minutes to make

Everyone will want to know the secrets of this wow-factor start or end to a meal. Pile up on handfuls of fresh bay leaves and herb sprigs for an elegant centrepiece, adding small grape bunches or halved figs if you like

Earthy beetroot and peppery horseradish are the perfect partners for smoked salmon. You can buy ready-made blinis if you prefer

Take this breakfast staple from morning to cocktail hour with this simple yet chic canapé

Slow-cooked onions are wilted down to a gorgeous jammy marmalade, then finely chopped olives and Worcestershire sauce are added to make the perfect flavoursome filling for these simple yet impressive pastry canapés

These pretty filo cases can be layered up with any of your favourite quiche fillings, so use what you have to hand