50 New Year's Eve party recipes

Published: Dec 27, 2024 by VJ · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve party or taking a plate of food to a potluck, this collection of 50 New Year's Eve party recipes has something for everyone! From savoury snacks to impressive desserts, this collection will ensure you ring in the New Year in style, with minimum effort on your part!

A collage of some of the recipes in the roundup.

As the yeear comes to a close, it's time to celebrate with great company and delicious food. Whether your hosting an intimate gathering, a casual get-together or a full-blown party, this collection of 50 New Year's Eve party recipes has something for everyone.

In this roundup you will find a variety of tasty recipes, including savoury quiches and sausage rolls, plus a range of salads, finger foods and appetisers. And of course, no celebration would be complete without a selection of delicious sweets and desserts!

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Appetisers

Start the night with a swing with this collection of appetisers. These are perfect for guests to nibble on while sipping their pre-dinner drinks.

A dish of chicken liver pate with biscuits.

Chicken liver pate with bacon, cream and brandy

Chicken liver pate spread on crispy crackers or melba toast make a delicious party canape. You can also serve this pate with a fruity chutney and brown seeded bread as a quick and easy starter.

Close up of a bowl of mushroom pate showing the texture.

Mushroom pate

Mushroom pâté is a fantastic addition to your New Year’s Eve buffet table. Serve it in individual ramekins with an assortment of crusty bread and crackers, or present it as a centerpiece dip for guests to help themselves. Just be warned - this mushroom pâté is so delicious it might steal the spotlight from the rest of the buffet!

Slices of melba toast on a white plate with bowls on dips in the background.

How to make melba toast

Melba toast is made from very thinly sliced white bread, which has been lightly toasted until it becomes crispy. It's perfect for serving with pate, dips and other delicacies such as my devilled egg dip (recipe included). What's more, it takes minutes to make, and you only need one ingredient!

Closeup of blinis topped with creamy horesradish and smoked salmon.

How to make blinis

Blinis make the BEST party appetisers. They are quick to cook and the best part is that you can put out individual bowls of toppings and let your guests make their own appetisers. Party sorted! The blinis in the picture are topped with smoked salmon, but I've got plenty of other suggestions in the post.

Side-on view of slices of cheese garlic baguette on a white plate.

Cheesy garlic baguettes

These cheesy garlic baguettes feature a layer of melted cheese covering a tangy tomato-based spaghetti sauce filling. They make the perfect side dish to serve with soup or pasta, or you can simply enjoy them as a light snack.

Overhead shot of a dish of crispy pork scratchings.

Homemade pork scratchings in an air fryer.

These homemade pork scratchings are the crispiest scratchings I've ever eaten. They take just over half an hour to bake in an air fryer, and you only need three ingredients to make them. You will often find pork scratchings served as a pub snack, but as they are so easy to make at home, you can enjoy them anytime!

Finger food

Finger foods are the ultimate party essentials. From sticky cocktail sausages to meatballs, mini pies and meaty ribs these recipes will add a delicious touch to your festive buffet!

A green serving dish of sticky honey mustard glazed cocktail sausages.

Sticky cocktail sausages with tangy glaze

These sticky cocktail sausages make a great addition to your festive buffet. Flavoured with honey and whole-grain mustard, they are both sweet and tangy at once, and are guaranteed to disappear in record time!

A pile of chicken empanadas on a round white plate alongside a small dish of dipping sauce.

Oven-baked chicken empanadas

Oven-baked chicken empanadas are a great way to use up any leftover chicken from a roast or a rotisserie. They're quite small, which makes them the perfect party snack to to nibble on!

A pile of sticky teriyaki meatballs on a bed of rice in a blue serving dish.

Sticky teriyaki meatballs

Sticky teriyaki meatballs, in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce, are an easy way to enjoy an Asian-inspired dish at home. These juicy beef meatballs are oven-baked before being smothered in a sweet, tangy glaze and are perfect to hand around as party appetisers or serve as a complete family meal.

A dish of thai meatballs sprinkled with spring onions

Thai Meatballs with Satay Sauce

Thai Meatballs with Satay Sauce are made with chicken and pork for extra flavour and smothered in tasty satay (peanut) sauce. Make them small and have them as a snack at your next get-together, or make them larger and serve them with rice and broccoli as a quick and easy supper.

A dish of Moroccan lamb meatballs next to a dish of homemade tomato sauce.

Moroccan lamb meatballs with homemade tomato sauce

Savour the flavours of the Middle East with these succulent Moroccan lamb meatballs, which are served with a tangy homemade tomato sauce. The meatballs are baked in the oven without any extra oil, making them a healthier option than frying.

Chicken satay skewers on a plate.

Satay chicken skewers

Satay chicken skewers (also known as chicken on a stick) make the perfect finger food. They are made with succulent pieces of chicken, marinated in a tasty satay sauce. I normally cook these on the barbeque but I've given instructions for cooking them in the oven too.

5 vol-au-vents on a wooden plank.

Homemade vol-au-vents

Vol-au-vents are an impressive party snack to make when you have guests. Here's how to make your own vol-au-vent cases using shop-bought puff pastry. Make a batch today and pack them with your favourite fillings for a quick and easy party canape! There are lots of options for fillings given in the recipe.

A pile of stuffed potato skins on a white plate.

Stuffed potato skins

Stuffed potato skins are made by mixing mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheese and bacon then piling the mixture into hollowed-out potatoes. They are covered with grated cheese and oven-baked until the cheese is melted and golden.

A piece of sesame coated chicken being dipped in a bowl of sauce.

Sesame-coated chicken strips with dipping sauces

Sesame-coated chicken strips are made by coating strips of chicken breast in sesame seeds and then shallow frying them to crispy golden brown perfection. Served with your choice of dipping sauces, these sesame chicken strips are the ultimate party snack.

5 stuffed mussels on a brown plate garnished with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes.

Stuffed mussels with rice and tomato

This recipe for stuffed mussels with rice and tomato is a tasty appetiser that will impress the most discerning of dinner guests, yet it's easy enough to put together for a quick and easy meal for the family.

A dish of garlic butter prawns in their shells on a serving dish next to a bowl of fried rice and a pink dipping sauce.

Garlic butter prawns

You can make these garlic butter prawns as a treat for the family, or as an easy way to entertain a crowd of friends. This is a super simple recipe, with only 3 main ingredients, and only takes minutes to cook! The prawns are pan-fried in their shells in garlic butter, ensuring they remain juicy and succulent.

Close up of pork spareribs on a plate.

Chinese-style pork spareribs

If you like the ribs that you get at your local Chinese restaurant, then I think you'll love this recipe. These meaty Chinese-style pork spare ribs coated in a tasty Chinese-flavoured sauce, oven-baked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender will make a delicious addition to your culinary repetoire!

Chicken wings

Chicken wings are a party classic and the ultimate finger food for quests to enjoy as they mingle. Serve with an array of dips and sauces, but keep plenty of serviettes handy to wipe sticky fingers!

A black serving dish piled with honey lemon chiicken wings garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Sticky honey lemon chicken wings

Sticky honey lemon chicken wings are made from crispy fried chicken wings, smothered in a sticky honey lemon glaze. They make the perfect appetiser or barbeque side dish and are delicious as a light meal when paired with a crusty bread roll.

A piate of crispy air-frier crispy chicken wings on a table with carrot and celery sticks.

Crispy air-fryer chicken wings with blue cheese sauce

These crispy air-fryer chicken wings have got the crispiest chicken skin I've ever had the pleasure of eating, but the actual chicken still remains moist and juicy. And I've got not one, but two great sauces to serve with them. The first is a deliciously creamy blue cheese dipping sauce, and the second is a spicy chilli and garlic glaze to slather over the wings when they come out of the air-fryer.

Close up of a blue dish containing honey-glazed chicken wings.

Honey-glazed chicken wings

Your guests will love these honey-glazed chicken wings! Oven-baked in a delicious marinade of soy, honey and garlic, everyone will be licking their fingers as they reach for 'just one more'.

A pile of sticky barbeque chicken wings.

Crispy chicken wings with homemade barbeque sauce

These crispy chicken wings with barbeque sauce are oven-baked for extra crunch with less oil. They are smothered in a tangy homemade barbeque sauce for a real flavour feast. Serve them as a party snack, or even eat them as a quick and easy supper with a side salad and crusty bread.

Sausage rolls

A party isn't a party unless there are a few plates of tasty sausage rolls on offer! With their crispy pastry and tasty fillings, sausage rolls are the perfect crowd-pleaser. But make plenty - they are guaranteed to disappear in no time!

A wooden serving plate piled with stilton, pear and walnut sausage rolls alongside dishes of chutney and pickled onions.

Stilton, pear and walnut sausage rolls.

Prepare yourself for a sausage roll sensation. Stilton, pear and walnut sausage rolls are the tastiest sausage rolls to come out of my kitchen ever! They have a slight crunch from the walnuts, and the sweetness of the pear cuts through the sharpness of the Stilton perfectly. And let's not forget the crispy puff pastry outer layer! This is what sausage rolls are all about!

A pile of cheese and onion pork sausage rolls on a plate.

Cheese and onion pork sausage rolls

The festive season wouldn't be complete without lots of snacks. These little cheese and onion pork sausage rolls make the perfect quick lunch for those days when you're too busy to cook, and they are great for handing round when unexpected guests arrive.

A pork and apple sausage roll on a plate with tomato ketchup.

Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls

Pork and apple sausage rolls are made with real pork mince (not shop-bought sausage meat). Finely diced red peppers provide an additional burst of flavour. Perfect for a picnic or a party. I like to serve them with a bowl of tomato ketchup for dipping!

2 slices of pork and egg picnic slice on a plate from the picnics and barbeque recipes category

Sausage and Egg Picnic Slice

Get ready for summer with this sausage and egg picnic slice. It's made with hard-boiled eggs, encased in a cheese and onion flavoured pork sausage meat, and wrapped in a layer of crispy puff pastry. Originally made as a recipe for a summer picnic, this sausage slice is equally at home on a festive buffet table.

Quiches and tarts

Quiches and savoury tarts are a perfect addition to any New Year’s Eve party spread. Whether you opt for a classic cheese and onion quiche, a fresh tomato tart, or my classic South African style savoury tart, these recipes are sure to include something for everyone to enjoy.

Overhead shot of a cheese and onion quiche.

Easy cheesy and onion quiche

This easy cheese and onion quiche is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and get-togethers. It's made with everyday ingredients and is so simple to make it practically cooks itself. Cheese and onion on their own is a classic flavour combination, and the addition of cream cheese in the custard guarantees that this tart is packed with even more cheesy goodness.

Overhead shot of a crustless tomato and onion quiche.

Crustless tomato quiche

This crustless tomato quiche is the perfect bake to see you through the rest of the summer days. It's packed with vibrant tomato flavours with a deliciously light egg custard filling and a cheesy topping. If you like tomatoes you're going to love this crustless tomato quiche!

A slice of cheese and asparagus tart on a green patterned plate with a fork.

Cheese and asparagus quiche

Make the most of seasonal asparagus by making this delicious cheese and asparagus quiche. With a deliciously cheesy crust and creamy filling packed with tender asparagus, a slice of this quiche is like summer on a plate.

A slice of South African savoury tart on a plate.

South African savoury tart (sout tert)

No celebration would be complete without a slice of this South African savoury tart (or sout tert). Thisis a popular South African recipe, made with chopped sausages and hard-boiled eggs, mixed in a creamy cheese sauce, and baked in a pastry shell. It's a favourite at any get-together, and a slice of this savoury tart also makes delicious quick and easy lunch.

3 ham and asparagus wraps on a marble board with spears of fresh asparagus at the side.

Puff pastry asparagus and ham wraps with cheese

Indulge your taste buds with these delicious puff pastry asparagus and ham wraps. With minimum prep, 5 ingredients and only 25 minutes of cooking time, you can whip up a bunch of these delicious delicacies in next to no time.

Overhead shot of 6 mushroom tarts.

Creamy mushroom tarts with puff pastry

Garlic, mushrooms and red onions with a hint of thyme feature in this recipe for creamy mushroom tarts. These little tarts make a great addition to any buffet table, or why not serve them as a side dish with your next roast.

Three courgette and tomato puffs on a wooden board.

Courgette and tomato puffs

These little courgette and tomato puffs are packed with courgettes, cheese and tomatoes, which give them a delicious flavour. They make a tasty addition to any buffet table. And because they are made without oil or fat they are low on calories too!

A slice of mushroom galette offset from the main pie.

Mushroom galette

This mushroom galette is a delectable blend of cream cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms encased in a soft and flaky pastry. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, appetizer, or light lunch, and is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Super salads

If you want a more substantial meal, why not add a potato or noodle salad to your buffet table. These salads bring a fresh touch to your New Year's Eve spread, balancing out the richness of the other flavours, plus they are all easy enough to eat with just a fork.

A dish of imitation crab salat with a large wooden serving spoon.

Imitation crab salad

Turn a humble crab stick into a delicious imitation crab salad using only a few vegetables and simple pantry ingredients. I've got 2 versions to share today, but once you've got the basic recipe you can chop and change to your heart's content.

A bowl of salmon and red pepper pasta salad, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Salmon and red pepper pasta salad with corn

It's always summer somewhere in the world, and this salmon and red pepper pasta salad with corn is the perfect salad to take you into summer or see you through the last of the summer barbeques.

Overhead shot of a dish of potato and egg salad.

Potato salad with egg

This potato salad with egg is how I used to make potato salad when I lived in South Africa, and it always got rave reviews. It's such a simple recipe, you only need 4 main ingredients for the basic recipe but you can customise it with other ingredients to your own taste.

A bowl of tuna noodle pasta garnished with lemon slices.

Tuna noodle salad - with lemon

This is a quick and easy salad that you can serve either as part of your barbeque spread, or simply with a crusty bread roll for a light meal on its own. Serve with slices of lemon for extra zing and freshness.

A white bowl of orzo pasta on a white plate.

Easy orzo pasta salad

Pasta salad? Yes please! This easy orzo pasta salad is filled with mushrooms, pickled gherkins, and German sausage. It makes a great addition to any buffet table.

A dish of German meat salad next to a bowl of potatoes and some crusty bread.

German meat salad (fleischsalat)

A delicious German meat salad, made with tasty Geman sausage, tangy pickled cucumbers and onions, creamy hard-boiled eggs, and piquant mayonnaise dressing. This meat salad is perfect for putting on sandwiches or serving as a quick and easy appetiser. You can even turn it into a complete meal by serving it alongside a dish of tender boiled potatoes or buttery noodles.

Sweet endings

No New Year's Eve celebration is complete without a selection of desserts to end the night on a sweet note.

Three caramel apple pies on a plate with one cut open to show the inside.

Caramel apple pies

Mini caramel apple pies are the perfect autumn treat! If you've got 2 apples, a roll of puff pastry and some pantry staples like brown sugar and butter you can be tucking into these apple tarts in no time. Spiced up with the warming taste of cinnamon and nutmeg along with buttery caramel flavours, these mini apple pies are sure to become a family favourite!

A glass dish filled with peppermint crisp fridge tart, topped with a sprig of mint.

Peppermint crisp fridge tart

Peppermint Crisp Fridge Tart is the ultimate in sweet indulgence. Luscious whipped cream mixed with caramelised condensed milk, layered on coconut biscuits and covered in grated peppermint chocolate. As a bonus there is no cooking required. Just let it set in the fridge for an hour or two before eating - if you can wait that long!

A glass of peppermint chocolate mousse, topped with whipped cream, next to a purple chrysanthemum.

Peppermint chocolate mousse

This peppermint chocolate mousse dessert is so light and airy, you'd almost expect it to float out of the refrigerator by itself! This is a classic chocolate mousse recipe, but I've given it a slight twist by making it with peppermint chocolate, and a dash of chocolate mint liqueur.

A silver dish of Christmas mince pies in front of a pile of red and white tinsel.

Christmas Mince Pies

Did you know that there is an old medieval Christmas saying that if you eat a Christmas mince pie on each of the 12 days of Christmas you will have good luck and happiness for the next 12 months? What are you waiting for - there's still time to bake a batch before Christmas Day!

Overhead shot to an individual boozy black forest trile made in a wine glass.

Boozy Black Forest Trifle

Impress family and friends with this really simple boozy Black Forest Trifle recipe with cherries and cream. Lace it with cherry brandy for the adults or use cherry syrup for the youngsters. Trifle isn't just for Christmas!!!!

A dish of chocolate truffles, rolled in coocnut and chocolate sprinkles, in front of a bottle of Baileys.

No bake Baileys chocolate truffles

Baileys chocolate truffles make the perfect after-dinner treat. There's no baking involved - just mix, roll and coat and you have the perfect ending to a festive dinner party. Or why not whip up a batch and package in a pretty box for a homemade gift with a difference.

Two slices of no-bake Christmas cake on a glass tray, showing the texture of the cake.

No bake Christmas cake (with chocolate)

And now for something completely different! This no-bake Christmas cake is packed with chocolate, fruit and nuts, and is full of the taste of a proper Christmas cake which would take hours to bake in the oven, but this cake is mixed in minutes and left to set overnight in the refrigerator.

A slice of honeycomb caramel tart on a green-rimmed plate.

No-bake Honeycomb caramel tart

If you're short on time but crave a sweet treat, try this no-bake honeycomb caramel tart. It requires only four ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to assemble, so you can have it chilling in the fridge almost before you finish saying "Let's have honeycomb caramel tart for dessert tonight."

A closeup of a slice of banoffee pie on a plate with the full pie in the background.

Easy banoffee pie

This easy banoffee pie is about to become your new favourite sweet treat for every occasion! A crumbly buttery biscuit base, oozing with sticky caramel surrounding perfectly ripe bananas, covered with a layer of whipped cream and decorated with chocolate shavings. This is the sort of treat that makes you want to ditch the diet and dive right in!

A glass plate with a pile of lemon amaretti biscuits.

Lemon amaretti biscuits

These lemon amaretti biscuits have a crispy outer shell with a soft and chewy lemon-flavoured inside. And with only 3 main ingredients, these little lemon cookies are not only delicious, but they are ridiculously easy to make.

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I hope this collection of party recipes provides a little inspiration for your own New Year's Eve celebration! However you choose to celebrate, there should be something in this collection of 50 party recipes to suit all occasions.

Here's to good food, good company and a fantastic start to the New Year!

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Before I started my food blog I was an IT Consultant. Now that I've swapped an office for a kitchen I have a lot more time to spend on things that interest me such as trying out new recipes. Most of my cooking is based around quick and easy meals, mostly made from scratch, using everyday pantry ingredients.

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