Recipes and Cooking Party Recipes Menus & Ideas 14 Next-Level Party Buffet Ideas Perfect for Your Next Bash By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 19, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos It's no secret that the trick to any successful party lies in the buffet. And you know what that means: easy-to-serve appetizers, big-batch cocktails, and the cutest serving ideas you could ever imagine. Check out our ideas for pulling off your best buffet-style spread. 01 of 14 Italian Dip Platter View Recipe Get your party under way with a warm and cozy pairing of irresistible dips. The hot, baked caprese-inspired antipasti is the perfect ooey-gooey counterpart to our baba ghanoush-esque eggplant dip. Set out with slices of French bread or focaccia. Mediterranean Eggplant Dip 02 of 14 Cocktail Platter Serve drinks to your crowd with a couple bottles of champagne and a handful of drink formulas -- guests will love mixing their own! We like making mimosas with a variety of juices, including Key lime-mango, mint limeade, and grapefruit juice. Classic Mimosa Recipe 03 of 14 Stuffed Baked Mushrooms View Recipe What's a buffet table without stuffed mushrooms? Try our varieties of the classic party appetizer at your next shindig: We offer 10 options for combinations like roast beef with blue cheese, turkey with cranberry relish, and hummus with olives. 04 of 14 Little Hazelnut-Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches View Recipe A cake stand is the perfect display to showcase your scrumptious-looking sweets. Our hazelnut-chocolate cookie sandwiches bring you the classic flavor duo in each bite, plus they're an eye-catching way to amp up any dessert buffet. 05 of 14 The Top Tip for a Great Cheese Tray Stumped on which cheese to select for your tray? Watch our 30-second video to learn how to choose three great options for your presentation. 06 of 14 Cream Cheese Marble Brownies View Recipe Take rich, fudgy brownies to the next level with a sinful swirl of cream cheese and a sprinkling of pecans. Bonus: You can serve the treats right from the pan! Just cut before guests arrive and provide a serving utensil. 07 of 14 Zesty Popcorn Mix View Recipe Forget store-bought party mixes. Our savory snack is spiced with a simple blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne powder. A variety of chips, pretzels, nuts, and sweet dried apricots deliciously take on the spicy flavors. 08 of 14 Watermelon-Mint Cooler View Recipe Oversize drink holders let guests fill their glasses on their own, easing your job as party host. Our watermelon cooler is a vibrant party sipper -- just pour into a jug, provide glasses, and keep them chilled in a large ice-filled cooler. 09 of 14 Seafood Bruschetta View Recipe We love serving bruschetta at our buffet table, and this seafood version is a scrumptious way to mix up the classic appetizer. Freshly cooked crab, succulent shrimp, and tomatoes combine to create the topping to our salty crostini. 10 of 14 Zesty Fajita Bites View Recipe Liven up your version of adorable individual wraps with our recipe for feisty fajita bites: Lime-zested chicken, colorful peppers, and spicy salsa add a kick to the buffet-style recipe. 11 of 14 Gooey Butter Bars View Recipe Our ooey-gooey, melt-in-your-mouth butter bars are guaranteed to be a buffet table win. Just set out with the ginger-honey berry topping on the side, and watch them disappear. 12 of 14 Warm Brie with Fig and Pistachio Tapenade View Recipe Although our fig-and-pistachio-topped baked Brie is an appetizer masterpiece in itself, it's truly the dippers that make this buffet-style party recipe a fan favorite. Offering a selection of various crackers, breads, and fruits lets each of your guests customize the cheese based on their preferences. 13 of 14 Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs View Recipe Deviled eggs is a buffet-style recipe that pulls double duty for both morning and evening menus. Make the bacon-topped noshes in no time by starting with hard-cooked eggs from the store. 14 of 14 Baked Potatoes View Recipe A serve-yourself baked potato bar is an easy and affordable way to add a creative spin to a classic buffet. Offer baked russet or Idaho potatoes and an array of toppings to choose from. Melted cheese, ham, sour cream, bacon, veggies, and avocados are all great options. Easy Buffet Party Idea: Baked Potato Bar Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit