Appetisers & Starters

Festive platter

A topdown view of a large charcuterie board withwith a lot of gourmet foods.

A tempting charcuterie board is a must-have for any gathering this festive season. Good gourmet crackers are the foundation for a successful board. Have fun with it and turn it into a wreath for Christmas.

Peri Peri Chicken Nibbles

Cooked chicken nibbles on black plats, two hands reaching out

Fancy Onion Dip

A plate with a bowl of creamy dip with cooked onion & herbs and some crackers around the bowl. A cracker dipping in the dip

Elevate the Kiwi classic onion dip to the next level with caramelised onion and Crème Fraîche to create a truly flavourful dip that no one can resist. Best enjoyed with good quality crackers. If you’re short on time, there’s nothing wrong with our national classic!

Nuts and bacon cheese balls

Twelve brown crusted balls with stick on a round white plate with a bowl green olives.

Soft tasty cheese rolled in a savoury and crunchy crumb. Easy to prepare, full of flavour and textures, this is an appetiser fit for all! This recipe is a modern take on the classic cheese log our mums and grand-mothers used to make.

Platter bite boats

Crackers, grapes, cheese, and cocktail picks in small boats.

Perfect for events or picnics, these mini boats are cute, easy to create and can be easily adapted to different diet requirements.

Salmon Avocado Butter Board

Green avocado pasted on wooden board, dotted with salmon flesh, roes and herbs. Lemon halves and rectangler crackers on side.

This avocado butter board is even better than the original thing. These appetiser boards have taken social media by a storm, and we see why! We used a classic combo of salmon and avocado and brightened it up with pops of flavour. If you’re not into sharing, serve it all on blinis or crackers.

BBQ bacon-wrapped meatballs

Several brown sauced bacon wrapped meatballs with picks on white board with potato fries and sauce.

Juicy meatballs, savoury bacon and smoky barbecue sauce. Need we say more? These bacon-wrapped meatballs are the perfect appetisers to serve at your next party and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Because everything taste better with bacon…

Spicy prawn bao buns

A red prawn and herb filled bao bun on a black plate with more prawns.

Chilli prawns and bao buns are a match made in heaven! Light, tasty and quick to put together, they make the perfect barbecue party dish or an easy dinner option. If you prefer some crunch, try this version instead.

Mediterranean platter for two

Grazing platters are always a popular choice for entertaining, even for a small gathering. Easy and quick to prepare, but so attractive with lots of different Mediterranean tastes. This eggplant dip is the perfect addition to your platter.

Hot smoked salmon platter with sourdough crackers

A person serving a wooden tray of salmon, crackers, pots of sauces and cucumber slices on it.

Choosing top quality components is the key to this truly wonderful hot smoked salmon platter, yet easy appetiser. Expecting a larger crowd? No worries! Swap the salmon portion for a whole fillet like we did for our Christmas party.

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