We all love a good party but let's be honest, the party food we get to fill our plates with is definitely one of the highlights.
If it's your turn to host an event, however big or small, rather than slaveing away in the kitchen, why not make your life easier by ordering some party food from Waitrose online?
From wraps to canapé, fruit skewers to continental meat, there are lots to choose from, so we've selected our favourite party food to get you started.
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Does Waitrose do party food?
Are you planning a birthday party? Anniversary celebration? Or starting to pull a plan together for Christmas? Whatever the occasion: if you're searching for buffet food that you can pre-order, Waitrose has you covered.
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When will Waitrose party food be available?
Great question. You don't have to wait until November to pre-order your party food. You can order traditional platters, cakes and mini bites all year round.
Best Waitrose party food 2022
Our favourite party food from the Waitrose range
1 of 750 Mini Indian Snacks
This platter of Indian food comes with mint raita and date and tamarind dipping sauce. It includes: 10 onion bhajis, 10 vegetable samosas, 10 vegetable pakoras, 10 chicken samosa and 10 chicken pakoras. Review: "Really brilliant. Bought these for a family party and they just disappeared!"
2 of 78 No.1 Raspberry Panna Cotta
An Italian favourite, these smooth and silky individual desserts are made with fresh cream and Madagascan vanilla before being topped with a fruity raspberry compote. Review: "These individual panna cottas look great when served and full of flavour. Everyone loved them & the pots were left clean. Recommend."
3 of 7Finger Sandwich Selection, 18 pieces
Keep your guests happy and their tummy's full with this selection of finger sandwiches. Let them tuck into a selection of fish, meat and cheese options. Review: "Bought for an 18th Birthday party! The sandwich’s were very fresh and the fillings were delicious. Would highly recommend!"
4 of 736 Mini Cupcakes
Anyone with a sweet tooth will love to bite into one of these mini cupcakes. With lemon sponge cakes topped with lemon buttercream and lemon curd or golden sponge cakes topped with raspberry buttercream and raspberry jam to choose from, there's something for everyone.
5 of 7Salmon en Croûte
Flex those hosting skills and serve up a Salmon en Croûte at your next dinner party. Serving eight people, the zesty tarragon, lemon and watercress sauce will delight your friends and family. Review: "Served for 8 on Boxing Day having been frozen as we had to order them early. Nevertheless they were fantastic. A little egg wash, bung them in and ate. Very happy customers!"
6 of 7No.1 Dry Aged Bone in Sirloin of Beef
Pull out all the stops with this succulent beef joint. Review: "Delicious, high-quality meat. A real treat for the family Sunday Roast. Perfectly prepared, just put in the oven and cook to a golden perfection. Juicy and tender, a favourite for everyone."
7 of 7Five Tier Celebration Cheese Cake
Are you searching for a dish that will be a real talking point at your party? This Five Tier Celebration Cheese Cake ort to do it. Loved ones will enjoy snacking on the Barbers Mature Cheddar 400g, Perl Las 200g, Petit Normand Camembert 150g, Smoked Orsom 200g and Cricket St Thomas Goats Cheese 100g.
Do Waitrose deliver party food?
You can either collect in-store with no minimum spend or if you spend over £40 on your order, it can be delivered subject to a delivery charge depending on your items.