This post shows you 15 best bonfire night party recipes.
Let’s give your guests the best bonfire’s night party yet – with these delicious recipes!
We have food and drinks, desserts and mains, snacks and sweet treats perfect for the festivities.
From warming drinks to super sweet treats, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect firework’s night recipe for bonfire’s night party!
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What to bring to a Bonfire Night Party
If you’re looking for recipes of what to bring to a bonfire night party, then look no further!
Always ask the host first to make sure you don’t double up on something.
They may want you to bake a sweet treat or prepare some snacks for the evening, or you could offer to bring the mulled wine!
Whatever you consider bringing, check with the host if you need a vegetarian or alcohol free version or just bring them with you just in case.
Finger food for bonfire night
Creating a buffet or charcuterie boards for your bonfire’s night is a great way to keep the food and drinks flowing throughout the evening.
It’s perfect because it allows guests to graze and make a snack plate tailored to there preferences.
Traditional Bonfire Night Foods
- Toffee Apples
- Hot Chocolate
- Mulled Wine
Bonfire’s night food and drink ideas
1. Pumpkin or squash soup
Keep your guests warm with a seasonal soup – using seasonal vegetables brings an extra touch to your bonfire night soup.
Why not try a pumpkin soup? or butternut squash soup?
Serve with crusty bread rolls or sliced sourdough with a thick layer of butter.
2. hot chocolate
Nothing beats a yummy, sweet hot chocolate on bonfire’s night! Prepare ahead with a slow cooker hot chocolate – perfect for a long day of prepping for your guest’s arrival.
Consider creating a hot chocolate station for your guests to make their own tailored hot chocolate – think mint hot chocolate, orange hot chocolate, bailey’s hot chocolate – the options are endless!
3. toffee apples
Such a traditional nod to the celebration – Toffee Apples make the perfect sweet treat for your family and friends to enjoy!
Make your own toffee apples this year and add unique toppings – multicolored sprinkles, chocolate chips, crushed nuts etc. – there is something for everyone.
4. hot dogs
Sticky sausages in baps with beer braised onions, anyone? We’re not thinking of American hot dogs here – it’s a British celebration so we’ll do hot dogs in true British fashion!
Looking to create some variations of hot dogs for your guests? let them pick from these amazing options – Best Hot Dog Recipes
5. baked potato flights
Create an array of baked potato toppings for a baked potato flight* (*a small selection of dishes). Keep it traditional with some classic British favorites: tuna and mayo and baked beans and cheese.
You could also try, prawn cocktail, feta cheese and olives, sour cream and chives, cheese and onion, grilled steak or even chili con carne, as your baked potato toppings!
6. chilli con carne
Speaking of chili con carne… who doesn’t love this dish on a cold winter’s night? It’s the perfect food to warm up after watching the fireworks!
Keep your guests warm with this tasty and spicy chili this firework’s night.
7. sausage rolls
For something a little smaller for your guests to snack on that is super easy to put together – yummy sausage rolls.
Sausage rolls are a great option if you have vegetarian or vegan friends and family because you can easily swap out the meat for meat-free options!
8. garlic mushroom burgers
Another great veggie option that even the meat-eaters will love – Garlic Mushroom Burgers!
This delicious burger works best in a burger bun or ciabatta with some rocket leaves too.
9. apples with cinnamon sugar
Add this seasonal fruit to this year’s bonfire’s night menu – Fried apples with cinnamon Sugar.
Serve this with Crème Fraiche or with some vanilla ice cream for the ultimate bonfire’s night dessert!
10. jaffa cakes
Wow your guests with homemade jaffa cakes! It’s a great way to kick of the firework’s night celebrations by having these ready for friends and family arriving.
Here’s how to make these super yummy sweet treats for everyone to enjoy!
11. bbq baked beans
For that smoky taste when everything smells of bonfire smoke – why not try BBQ Baked beans?
An American spin on a British traditional food perfect to serve with baked potatoes!
12. mulled wine
Can it even be considered a winter gathering without mulled wine?
Keep up the traditions with this seasonal favorite and serve delicious mulled wine.
13. mini mac ‘n cheese
Make some mini macaroni and cheese pots for your guests at this year’s festivities!
Super easy and super tasty, you can cook this in 60 minutes.
14. hot chocolate milkshake
Try this unique spin on a classic winter favorite with a Hot Chocolate Milkshake
Make this bonfire’s night one to remember and level-up your hot chocolate station to include milkshakes too! Super fun and festive!
15. charcuterie
Looking for something a little lighter and more of a snack or grazing option?
Charcuteries are your friend in this case – there are so many options and ways to make this work for you and your guests! Follow this step by step guide for the perfect charcuterie.
Bonfire’s night recipes for 2024
Firework’s night always sneaks up on us but we hope that with this list you’ll be super prepared for this year’s festivities.
Gather all the ingredients needed to make this night a hit and get cooking and baking
Give your guests a memorable Guy Fawkes evening!
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This post shows you 15 bonfire night party recipes.
