- Puff Pastry Snails
Puff pastry snails rolled up with ingredients including tomato sauce, cheese, ham, and vegetables are a popular addition to any party buffet.
- Cheesy Moons and Planets
Use puff pastry to make these space-themed cheesy moons and planets. Experiment with different shapes to compliment any party theme!
- Spring Rolls
Why not use these crispy spring roll recipe cards to make a treat wrapped in filo pastry? Get children to test their taste buds by adding dips such as peanut, sesame, or sweet chili sauce.
- Bruschetta
This Italian classic is a quick and easy snack to prepare for the classroom. Top your bruschetta with tomatoes, or try other toppings like smashed avocado.
- Pizza Faces
Pizza faces are a fun addition to any classroom buffet. Encourage the kids to put their chef hats on and get creative. Smiley faces, animal faces, monster faces, the choices are endless!
- Pitta Bread Pizzas
Tuck into a tasty pitta bread version for an easy alternative to making pizzas from scratch. Pitta bread pizzas are quick to make. Get stuck right in with choosing your favorite toppings.
- Puff Pastry Tart
Whether you make small tarts or a giant one cut into slices, this party-food treat will quickly disappear on any buffet table. Choose traditional pizza toppings or try pesto and vegetables instead.
- Mini Quiches
Mini quiches are the perfect size for small fingers. Use ready-roll pastry and cutters to make your bases, or opt for a crustless recipe. When preparing quiches for the oven, use muffin trays to get the right size and shape.
- Star Snacks
Minimal effort is needed to turn a simple snack into a novelty party treat. These star snacks are a fun twist on classic cheese and crackers.
- Cheese and Vegetable Muffins
If you enjoy baking cakes, why not try this tasty alternative? These muffins are loaded with nutritious vegetables and can be served in decorative cupcake cases.
- Ham and Cheese Scones
these scones are a great way to tempt any fussy eaters in your class. Instead of ham, try ingredients such as spinach, peas, or butternut squash.
- Themed Sandwiches
No classroom party buffet is complete without sandwiches. For a special occasion, why not cut your sandwiches into unique shapes? You could try spooky sandwiches for Halloween, Christmas festive trees, or Easter bunnies.
- Sandwich Kebabs
Why not make sandwich kebabs for a different way of serving up sandwiches? These sandwich rockets can be made using lots of different fillings.
- Sandwich Snake
A snake sandwich is a brilliant centerpiece to have on a buffet table. All you need are plenty of round sandwiches assembled in a snake-like shape. If this doesn’t persuade children to tuck into their sandwiches, then I don’ know what will…
- Piggies in Houses
Use this warm piggy-in-a-house recipe to include hot food at your classroom party. This snack is best described as pigs in blankets wrapped in a roll.
- Smiley Sliders
For a cute alternative to a hamburger, add vegetable eyes to the top of the bun. Imagine the middle of the bun as a mouth, and remember to add a cheese-shaped tongue.
- Toast Bites
It is a jazzed-up version of cheese on toast. It’s great if you have access to a grill at school. Toast one side of the bread and spread tomato puree on the other side. Add vegetables and sprinkle with cheese. Then, put it under the grill and cook for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Cut them up into mini bitesize snacks and share them with your class.
- Cornflake Chicken Dippers
Cornflake chicken dippers are a great twist on traditional chicken bites. You could try mozzarella or cauliflower dipper for vegetarians.
- Rice Cake Animals
Spread rice cakes with cream cheese and use toppings such as cheddar, tomatoes, and cucumber to make creative animal faces. They’re simple and great fun to make.
- Octopus Treasure Veggie Platter
It is a great way to sneak in one of their five daily. This veggie platter recipe is perfect for an under-water party theme.
- Vegetable Kebabs
Use the vegetable kebabs recipe from our healthy eating pack for a nutritious party food snack. Choose different colored vegetables on each skewer to make them look extra appealing.
- Vegetable Train
It is the show-stopper you’ve been waiting for. Hollow out peppers to create carriages for your train. Then, use cocktail sticks to secure cucumber wheels. Remember to load each carriage with a healthy snack!
- Radish Chips
A few nibbles on the buffet are essential. Radish chips are simple to make and a great vegetarian snack. Why not try baking other vegetables, such as sweet potatoes or carrots?
- Breadsticks
Homemade or bought breadsticks are a great choice to serve kids at any party. They’re great for dipping!
- Savoury Popcorn
Buy popcorn seasoning (maybe cheese or chili and lime flavor) and sprinkle on plain popcorn to create a tempting treat.
- Nachos with Five Bean Salsa
This five-bean salsa is the perfect no-bake treat. Serve alongside a bowl of plain nachos.
- Hummus Dip
This hummus dip is a quick and easy recipe if you have a blender. Enjoy with extras such as vegetable crudites or slices of pitta bread.
- Homemade Guacamole
Only basic kitchen equipment is needed to make homemade guacamole. This delicious Mexican dip is perfect for pupils who love the taste of avocado.
- Chicken Fajita
It is a fun snack to dish up at any classroom party. You can enjoy them hot or cold and get kids to fill them with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Tortilla Pinwheel Lollipops
Spread a tortilla with your favorite wrap fillings, such as cream cheese or ham. Roll the tortilla and cut it into pinwheel shapes. Finally, skewer each pinwheel with a lollipop stick. It’s a savory and healthier twist on a traditional lollipop.
- Rainbow Fruit Kebabs
These rainbow fruit kebabs will brighten up any buffet. Use different fruit to match each rainbow color: strawberries, oranges, pineapple, grapes, and blueberries are great. Arrange your kebabs in a rainbow formation for a big visual impact.
- Fruit Hedgehog
Children love to see a cute fruit hedgehog on the buffet table. Wrap half a cabbage in tin foil and use cocktail sticks to skewer fruit all over its body. Cubes of cheese are also great to include, accompanied by fruits such as pineapple or grapes.
- Fruit Platter and Dips
Sometimes, small changes can make a big impact. Serve a selection of fruit pieces on a platter with dips such as chocolate, peanut butter, yogurt, and cream cheese.
- Banana Pops
These are similar to fruit kebabs but dipped in yummy chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. If your children enjoy these banana pops, why not experiment with other toppings, like marshmallows and sprinkles?
- Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cones
It is just like an ice cream; only the cone is filled with fruit. Use chocolate-dipped waffle cones and coat them in sprinkles for that added touch.
- Mini Jelly Pots
Use this jelly recipe and divide the mixture into mini pots before setting it in the fridge. It is another great snack idea that even younger children can help to make before the party starts. Why not mix up pieces of fruit into your jelly mixture?
- Fruit Pizzas
Ever tried to make a sweet pizza? Savory pizza is always a popular meal-time choice, so fruit pizzas are a guaranteed hit! Use the sweet dough to make the bases and top with icing and decorative fruit.
- Chocolate and Banana Puff Pastry Pinwheels
This tasty party food snack will fly off the table! Spread a sheet of puff pastry with chocolate spread and top with mashed banana. Roll up, cut into slices and bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown.
- Sweet Breadsticks
Another quick yet yummy snack. Dip plain breadsticks into melted chocolate and cover with sprinkles. This edible sparklers recipe is perfect for a bonfire night party theme, but sweet breadsticks can also be a great addition to your buffet all year round!
- Fruit Muffins
Fruit muffins are deliciously moist and burst with flavor. Try ingredients such as banana and sultana or blueberry and cinnamon.
- Sweet Toast Bites
Ready in minutes? It is a quick snack that pupils will love. Toast fruity bread before adding chocolate spread and topping with fresh fruit. Cut into small squares and serve While warm.
- Fairy Bread
Fairy bread is a snack that’s popular with children in Australia. It’s buttered bread cut into fancy shapes and covered in sprinkles.
- Krispy Buns
No-bake recipes for cakes like these crispy buns are ideal when pupils want to bake yummy treats for their class party. This recipe is useful if you have no access to an oven. Use toppings like mini eggs at Easter time to fit in with your party theme.
- Jam Tarts
Lots of skills are involved in making jam tarts. It’s great to increase kids’ confidence in the kitchen as they practice mixing, rolling, shaping, cutting, measuring, timing, and more.
- Cupcakes
How can you have a party buffet without cupcakes? Cakes can be themed to fit any occasion, which means they’re great to use all year round.
- Balloon Cake Pops
This balloon cake pops recipe is a fun way to serve the cake. Children love to make cake pops, and they can be made using pre-bought sponges if they need to save time. Coat the pops with melted chocolate or colored icing, and even add a few sprinkles.
- Themed Biscuits
Biscuits can be shaped into anything you want – no matter the time of year. Just remember to buy cookie cutters before you begin.
- Coconut Barfi
During the festival of Diwali, coconut barfi is a delicious treat enjoyed by many. This snack is also perfect for any classroom buffet: it’s simple to make, colorful, and can be created without lots of equipment. No heat is required. All you need to do is mix up all the ingredients, spoon it into a baking tray and leave it to set in the fridge. Add dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Sweet Popcorn
Buy ready-made popcorn or freshly prepare some in the classroom. Children love watching kernels pop in a popcorn machine! Mix the popcorn with sweet ingredients such as sugar and raised or dried banana chips.
- Cinnamon Apple Chips
Cinnamon Apple Chips are a sweet alternative to savory crisps. Experiment by baking alternative fruits such as pears, apples, and berries. You can also add these chips to popcorn for a fruity twist!
