Hen's night ideas

Chicken & tarragon and cheesy corn vol au vents

Make guests nostalgic with these vol au vent chicken bites. With pre-cooked roast chicken, they're super speedy to make, only taking 15 minutes in the oven!

Watermelon and pomegranate crush

You won't mind that summer heat when you have this delicious cocktail in hand. With no cooking involved, just pop everything into a blender and pour. Cheers!

Mini fiery jerk prawn tacos

Besides being seriously cute, these mini prawn tacos are coated in spicy flavour. They'll be a party hit, their size making them super easy to eat!

Watermelon slushie

Lucky you – seedless watermelon makes this cocktail incredibly easy to prep. Aperol’s slightly bitter tones balance the sweetness for a satisfying aperitif.

Sweet Potato and Cashew Dip

Enjoy this sweet potato recipe as a homemade party dip. Or, whip it up and divide it into containers to take to work as a healthy arvo snack with carrot sticks.

Creamy Spinach Bacon Dip in a Cob

You can dip just about any veggie you like into this delicious bread dip – and there's no problem with tearing apart the cob at the end. Who could blame you?

Sweet & sticky chicken nibbles

Sweet and sticky, finger-licking-good! These wingettes are seasoned with Mexican chilli powder & lime, and will go down a treat at any party - so simple, too!

Berry cream tarts

These pretty tartlets are dainty bites of goodness. Topped with fresh raspberries and dusted with cream, it's a great dessert snack to have at a party.

Watermelon, feta and cucumber bites

These balsamic glazed mini canapés make refreshing party bites. With watermelon, feta and cucumber, it's a great starter at summer barbecues or parties.

Marinated strip steak skewers

Give your usual beef kebabs an update with an easy marinade of garlic, ginger and soy sauce. These are perfect for an asian-style entree or party finger food.

Garlic prawn rice paper rolls

Kick start a meal with these delicious prawn rice paper wraps with mint, baby beans and spring onions. With spicy nuoc cham sauce, it'll be a party hit too!

Smoked salmon dill frittata

Ideal for the start of a party, these bit sized frittata parcels have a crumbling cracker base with a cheesy salmon filling. Great for everyday snacks too!

Pork spring rolls

These classic Chinese-style pork spring rolls are stuffed with Chinese cabbage, spring onions, carrot and chestnuts, and is the perfect party starter.

Lemongrass ginger beer quencher

For a citrus-style cocktail, this ginger beer and bourbon with lemongrass does the trick. You'll feel like you're on a summer holiday with every sip you take.

Salmon and herb terrine

This make-ahead terrine with smoked salmon is easy to put together, and with all the work done the day before, it also makes entertaining a lot less stressful.

Sparkling rose sangria

The best bit about a sangria is that you get a delicious drink, plus, the added bonus of fresh, summertime fruit. This rosé version is an even sweeter take.

Negroni cocktail batch

This Negroni cocktail recipe is perfect for relaxed summertime get-togethers with friends. One jug means more time chatting and less time refilling drinks!

Star martini cocktail batch

The martini gets a summer makeover with this Star of Bombay martini cocktail batch that serves 12. Topped with mint & fruit, this martini has a sweet twist.

Chicken, almond & avocado finger sandwiches

When it comes to feeding a crowd, sometimes the simplest of recipes are the biggest hit! These mini chicken sandwiches are a great idea for parties and events!

Prosciutto, fig & mozzarella fork bites

These no-cook canapes are a fast and sure way to get your party started! Threaded onto forks, each cheesy prosciutto and fig bite is bursting with flavour.

Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Strawberry and champagne cupcakes? We'll take two. Forget the hundreds and thousands, these are the grownups' party favours you'll be stuffing your face with.

Cucumber martinis

The classic gin martini recipe gets a refreshing makeover with the cooling additions of fresh cucumber and mint. These drinks put the 'party' in garden party!

Smoked paprika prawn skewers

Healthy and packed with summer flavours, these paprika-spiked prawn skewers are based on pintxos - the Basque version of tapas.

Smoked cod & cheddar fishcakes with watercress sauce

Serve these smoky, cheesy seafood bites with a vibrant green dipping sauce as a party nibble or sharing starter.

Gyoza with yuzu dipping sauce

These meat or vegetable dumplings, wrapped in a thin dough, are popular in Japan, and a similar version (called jiaozi) is eaten in China. DIY them at home.