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    Recipes » Recipe Round-Ups

    50 Vegan Party Food Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    Last updated - November 15, 2022; Published - November 14, 2022 By Rhian Williams 4 Comments

    Collage of four food photos

    Looking for vegan party food recipes? Whether you're preparing for a birthday party, Christmas or New Year's, I've got you covered!

    Here's a list of 50 recipes, which are all vegan as well as gluten-free and refined sugar free. They're all made using simple plant-based ingredients and are relatively healthy too!

    A collage of four vegan party food recipes

    I've put together a selection of savoury party food, shareable side dishes, bite-sized desserts and decadent cakes + pies.

    When preparing for a party, cooking as much in advance as possible is key, so each recipe below includes details of whether it can be prepared ahead of time and tips for how best to store and reheat before serving.

    Savoury Party Food

    1. Candied Nuts

    I seriously cannot recommend these Candied Nuts enough: an incredibly moreish but guilt-free snack that takes less than 10 minutes to make!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    In an airtight container at room temperature.

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    Photo of caramelised nuts on a green plate against a red background

    2. Sweet Potato Hummus

    This Sweet Potato Hummus is just as delicious and healthy as regular homemade hummus, but it doesn't require a blender!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance - if not making fresh, add a splash of water when you make it so it doesn't dry out.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of sweet potato hummus in a white bowl with a dark blue rim

    3. Italian Hummus

    This Italian Hummus is made with creamy white beans and flavoured with fragrant rosemary.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a black bowl filled with white hummus decorated with green herbs on a blue plate with chopped vegetables

    4. Vegan Sausage Rolls

    These Sausage Rolls are crispy and flaky, full of flavour and seriously moreish!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best when fresh, but keep for a couple of days.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of six cooked sausage rolls sprinkled with poppy seeds on a black slab decorated with sprigs of rosemary

    5. Vegan Brie

    This Vegan Brie is surprisingly similar to the real thing and easy to make!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of three triangular slices of brie on a black slab with sliced apples, grapes, figs, pistachios and crackers

    6. Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball

    This Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball is creamy, tangy and full of flavour! It’s perfect for sharing and makes an impressive appetizer!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a ball of cashew cheese covered with chopped pistachios and dried cranberries on a wooden plate with sliced apples, oatcakes and fresh cranberries against a grey background

    7. Spinach Artichoke Dip

    This Spinach Artichoke Dip is rich and creamy, full of flavour and secretly healthy!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance. If making in advance, prepare all the steps apart from baking it in the oven, and keep it covered in the fridge. Then bake in the oven just before serving.

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    Photo of an oval dish filled with a white dip with chopped artichokes and spinach topped with pine nuts with a hand dipping a tortilla chip into it

    8. Mushroom Pâté

    This Mushroom Pâté is rich and meaty, smooth and silky and so nutritious.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a glass pot filled with beige pâté topped with herbs and chopped red pepper on a blue plate with two rectangular crackers spread with pâté and decorated with pumpkin seeds, chopped red chilli and green herbs

    9. French Onion Dip

    This French Onion Dip is rich, creamy, sweet and tangy!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A creamy white dip with caramelised onions in a white bowl with a blue rim against a marble background

    10. Vegan Queso

    This Vegan Queso is seriously flavourful, rich and creamy and much healthier than the traditional version!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of orange cheese sauce in a grey bowl with a hand dipping a tortilla chip into it

    11. Vegan Chorizo Hot Dogs

    These Vegan Chorizo Hot Dogs are bound to satisfy even die-hard carnivores! They’re full of flavour, secretly healthy and super easy to make!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best made fresh.

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    Photo of a hot dog with peppers and lettuce drizzled with mayonnaise on a blue plate

    12. Chickpea Caesar Salad Wraps

    These Chickpea Caesar Salad Wraps are filled with nutty chickpeas enveloped in a creamy, tangy, garlicky Caesar dressing!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    The filling and vegetables can be prepared a day in advance but best assembled on the day.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Two wraps filled with chickpeas, lettuce and red pepper on a blue plate against a grey background

    13. Tofu Yakitori Skewers

    Tender cubes of tofu and caramelised leeks covered in a sticky, salty-sweet sauce.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Tofu can be left to marinate up to a day before, but this dish is best cooked fresh.

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    Tofu cubes and sliced leeks on three wooden skewers on a black plate

    14. Tofu Katsu Sushi Lettuce Wraps

    Crispy, crunchy breaded tofu with vegetables and rice in a lettuce wrap drizzled with a salty-sweet, tangy miso sauce!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    The sauce and vegetables can be prepared up to a day ahead, but the tofu and rice are best cooked fresh.

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    Six lettuce wraps filled with vegetables and breaded tofu on a blue plate with a brown sauce in a white bowl

    15. Vegan Crispy Duck Lettuce Wraps

    These Vegan Crispy Duck Lettuce Wraps are full of flavour and a great alternative to the traditional version!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best assembled fresh, but the individual components (including the sauce) can all be made up to a day in advance and stored separately in the fridge.

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    A lettuce wrap filled with brown coconut pieces, sliced spring onions and cucumber held up with a hand against a bright pink background

    16. Muffin Tin Sushi Cups

    These Muffin Tin Sushi Cups are super easy to make, so adorable and perfect for eating with your hands!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best made on the day.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Six muffin-shaped sushi topped with grated carrot and shredded red pepper on a green cake stand against a grey background

    17. Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps

    Lettuce wraps filled with creamy chickpeas, smoky coconut bacon and sweet tomatoes!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best assembled fresh, but the individual components can all be made up to a day in advance and stored separately in the fridge.

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    Three lettuce cups filled with creamy chickpeas, coconut bacon and tomatoes on a grey plate against a purple background

    18. Vegan Egg Mayonnaise Salad

    Nutty chickpeas and sweet apple coated in a tangy, creamy avocado sauce.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best made on the day as the avocado will change colour otherwise and won't look as appetising!

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    Three chicory boats filled with avocado, chickpeas, apples and cucumber on a blue plate against a purple background

    19. Lazy Samosa Lettuce Wraps

    An easier, healthier, lightened up version of traditional samosas served with a sweet, tangy, fruity kiwi chutney. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best made on the day, but the kiwi chutney can be made a day in advanced and stored in the fridge.

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    Three lettuce cups filled with curried potato, carrots and green peas on a grey plate with a pot of green chutney against a bright pink background

    20. Chickpea Curry Salad Sandwich

    Subtly spiced, creamy, fragrant chickpeas make the best sandwich filling!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best assembled on the day, but the filling can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

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    Two sandwiches with curried chickpeas, lettuce and sliced red pepper against a grey background

    21. Crispy Taro Fritters

    Soft, tender mashed taro with a super crispy coating! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    The mashed taro can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge but it's best shaped, coated and fried on the day.

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    Three crispy taro fritters on a light blue plate against a white background

    22. Tofu Satay Skewers

    This Tofu Satay is just as delicious as its chicken counterpart, salty-sweet, rich and flavourful. Served with an amazing peanut sauce!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    The tofu can be left to marinate in the fridge the day before but it's best cooked fresh. The sauce can be made the day before and stored in the fridge.

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    Three skewers with brown tofu cubes on a green plate with a light brown sauce in a white bowl

    Shareable Side Dishes

    23. Pumpkin Quinoa Salad

    This Pumpkin Quinoa Salad is healthy, full of flavour and packed with veggies.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance - make the salad and mix in the dressing before storing.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of quinoa, roasted pumpkin and sliced red pepper salad on a grey plate against a dark green background

    24. Chickpea Kedgeree

    This Vegan Chickpea Kedgeree is easy to make, super flavourful and so nutritious!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best when freshly made.

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    Photo of yellow rice with green and red vegetables on a blue patterned plate against a black background

    25. Rainbow Macaroni Salad

    This Rainbow Macaroni Salad is rich and creamy, packed with veggies and super easy to make!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    It can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge overnight. However, if using gluten-free pasta it's best to prepare the sauce and the vegetables a day in advance but to make the pasta and assemble just before serving.

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    Pasta salad with green peas, shredded cabbage, radish and carrots in a mayonnaise dressing in a light blue bowl against a marble background

    26. Potato Salad

    This Potato Salad is irresistibly creamy, perfectly tangy and packed with sweet carrots, nutty peas and crunchy cucumber!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Potato salad with carrots, green peas and mayonnaise in a blue bowl against a marble background

    27. Nectarine Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Juicy nectarines, tart-sweet cherries, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, peppery radish, fresh herbs, earthy pistachios and nutty quinoa and buckwheat enveloped in a sweet dressing!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Quinoa salad with nectarine, dried cherries, sliced red onion and herbs on a blue plate against a pink background

    28. Thai Green Curry Rice

    Fragrant, aromatic rice flavoured with herbs, spices and creamy coconut milk. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best when freshly made but the curry paste can be made up to a day in advance.

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    A mound of green rice on a plate with a spoon lifting up a mouthful of it against a pink background

    Bite-Sized Desserts

    29. Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecakes

    These Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecakes are vividly colourful, perfectly sweet and surprisingly healthy!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of four purple cheesecakes topped with whipped cream and fruit on a green plate abasing a purple background

    30. Chocolate Brownies

    These Chocolate Brownies are seriously indulgent, fudgy and gooey and made with a secret ingredient. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A chocolate brownie with a bite taken out of it on a white surface with three brownies in the background

    31. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy and fudgy, seriously indulgent yet secretly healthy!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a stack of six chocolate cookies on a sheet of brown baking paper against a grey background

    32. Chocolate Fudge

    This Chocolate Fudge is seriously indulgent, perfectly rich and creamy and secretly healthy. An easy no-bake dessert!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of seven square pieces of chocolate fudge on a sheet of brown baking paper decorated with mini strawberries with green leaves

    33. Sugar Cookies

    These Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy and covered in a rich, creamy cashew frosting. A pretty and colourful sweet treat for the festive season! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of twelve circular cookies topped with different coloured frosting and sprinkles on a sheet of brown baking paper

    34. Fudge

    This Fudge is perfectly sweet, seriously rich, melt-in-your-mouth creamy and tastes like caramel!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a square of caramel-coloured fudge with a bite taken out of it on a marble slab against a dark grey background

    35. Chocolate Truffles

    These Chocolate Truffles are the most delicious treat – they’re melt-in-your-mouth silky, super creamy and perfectly sweet.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Three chocolate truffles on a blue plate one with a bite taken out of it

    36. Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

    These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are moist and fluffy, sweet and fruity and slathered in a delicious “cream cheese” frosting!  

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A blueberry cupcake with a bite taken out of it topped with creamy frosting and a lemon wedge against a grey background

    37. Peanut Butter Cookies

    These Peanut Butter Cookies are soft and chewy, perfectly salty-sweet and naturally sweetened!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a stack of five peanut butter cookies on a marble slab against a grey background

    38. Red Velvet Cupcakes

    These Red Velvet Cupcakes are moist and fluffy, naturally coloured and slathered in a delicious "cream cheese" frosting!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A red velvet cupcake topped with white creamy frosting sprinkled with freeze-dried raspberries on a sheet of brown baking paper

    39. Madeleines

    These Madeleines are elegant, perfectly sweet and so fluffy!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Seven madeleines on a marble surface against a black background with icing sugar being sprinkled over

    40. Matcha Brownies

    Fudgy, gooey matcha brownies drizzled with a sweet, white chocolate frosting!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of nine green brownies drizzled with white chocolate and decorated with rose petals on a marble background

    41. Healthy Snickers Ice Cream Bites

    4-ingredient Healthy Snickers Ice Cream Bites: they're incredibly moreish, taste deceptively indulgent and unbelievably quick and easy to make. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A week in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    In an airtight container in the freezer.

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    Seven chocolate-covered dates against a blue checked background

    42. Chocolate Baked Donuts

    Cute, bite-sized, fluffy chocolate donuts covered in a shiny chocolate glaze. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Chocolate glazed mini chocolate donuts on a sheet of brown baking paper decorated with dried roses

    Cakes + Pies

    43. Mississippi Mud Pie

    This Mississippi Mud Pie is the most delicious and indulgent dessert, but so much healthier than the traditional version: a fudgy chocolate cake base topped with silky chocolate pudding and fluffy coconut whipped cream.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Photo of a slice of chocolate pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings being held up against a bright pink background

    44. Chocolate Silk Pie

    This Chocolate Silk Pie is super indulgent and secretly healthy! A chewy, crunchy chocolate crust with rich, creamy chocolate filling topped with fluffy clouds of coconut whipped cream.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Chocolate pie in a pie dish against a grey fabric background with a slice cut out of it

    45. Tiramisu

    This Tiramisu is aromatic, super creamy and much healthier than the traditional version!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best freshly made - the sponge and the frosting can be made a day in advance and stored separately in the fridge, but best assembled on the day you want to serve it.

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    Photo of a slice of tiramisu with a bite taken out of it on a white plate with pink flowers and a gold fork taking a mouthful

    46. Carrot Cake

    This Carrot Cake is super moist and fluffy, perfectly fragrant and covered in a tangy "cream cheese" frosting!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of a sliced carrot cake on a green cake stand with a grey background

    47. Coconut Cake

    This Coconut Cake is moist and fluffy, sweet and creamy and wonderfully coconutty!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Photo of a white sponge cake covered in creamy frosting and coconut sprinkled with red goji berries against a dark grey background

    48. Strawberry Trifle

    This Strawberry Trifle is fresh and fruity, and every bit as rich and indulgent as the traditional version.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Photo of red strawberry jelly topped with yellow custard, white cream, fresh strawberries, green leaves and chopped pistachio nuts against a grey background

    49. Blueberry Cheesecake

    A crunchy, salty-sweet crust and a creamy, tangy filling covered in a jammy blueberry sauce.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance - store the cheesecake and the blueberry sauce separately covered in the fridge then pour the sauce over the cheesecake just before serving.

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    Sliced cheesecake topped with blueberry sauce and a sprig of mint against a grey background

    50. Strawberry Cake

    This Strawberry Cake is pretty and elegant, fresh and fruity and naturally coloured!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A sliced pink sponge cake with pink frosting on a green cake stand against a dark brown background

    If you make any of these vegan party food recipes, I’d really love to see what you come up with! You can show me by tagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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    1. Arabellabb @ Arabic & Western Cuisine

      October 20, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      Hey dear, Thanks a lot for sharing such great stuff on delicious party food recipes. You will be thrilled to hear that we have added this recipe "VEGAN CASHEW CHEESE BALL" in our party food menus at our Famous Arabic Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. It has got a 5-star review from most of the visitors who have visited our restaurant. We are very grateful to you for such a fantastic recipe, and we are inviting you to our restaurant if you come to visit in Malaysia at any time.

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      • Rhian Williams

        October 20, 2019 at 3:24 pm

        Thank you so much, so glad you like the recipe!!

    2. Sharole Ewing

      November 24, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      All of your recipes look delicious! You are going to have me busy in the kitchen!!! Thankyou for sharing all of these!

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      • Rhian Williams

        November 24, 2019 at 6:55 pm

        Thank you so much, so kind of you!!

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