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Want some easy, but impressive, birthday party food ideas? Then you’ve come to the right place! Our array of fun foodie ideas will make any party go with a swing, from healthy snacks to sweet treats, novelty food recipes and, of course, the most important part of any birthday party; the birthday cake! Find no-bake ideas, cheaty shortcuts and tricks to make your birthday party special and loads of spectacular recipes to keep your partygoers happy.


Find inspiration for making a beautiful birthday cake with these wonderful recipes. Whether you’re after an easy lolly birthday cake, a pirate ship birthday cake or a princess birthday cake, we’ve got the recipe for you. One, two, three … bake!

If you need a basic cake recipe and a simple icing recipe to boot, look no further. These simple cake and icing recipes include such gems as the fantastic everyday chocolate cake, easy five cup loaf and recipes for buttercream icing, Royal icing and cream cheese icing.

Make these novelty food recipes when you fancy being creative in the kitchen. Great for parties or for tempting fussy eaters, these novelty recipes, including Tiny Teddy cars, The Very Hungry Caterpillar sandwiches recipe and apple turtles, are the bee’s knees!

If there’s a party, there are cupcakes! From basic vanilla cupcakes which you can decorate to your heart’s content, to quick chocolate cupcakes and novelty recipes including our Cookie Monster cupcake idea, we’ve got every party cupcake recipe you’ll ever need.

Having a few go-to simple savoury party recipes up your sleeve is a good idea, especially when there’s a crowd to feed. Our favourites include chicken and veggie sausage rolls, crunchy chicken nuggets and homemade spring rolls.

Party food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. These healthy party food recipes prove you can enjoy delicious bites which are as good for you as they taste. Expand your party food repertoire with fruit kebabs, yoghurt popsicles and healthy vegetable and chicken sausage rolls.

What’s a party without homemade party favours? Try your hand at these simple but impressive party favour ideas including pretty ballerina marshmallow pops, biscuit wizard wands and cookie bracelets. Your little party goers won’t want to go home!

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