Indian sweet potato & dhal pies

Spiced red lentil dhal is topped with creamy sweet potato mash in these individual vegetarian pies – a cheap weeknight dinner option

Gruyère & onion tear & share

These tasty white bread rolls are filled with cheese and onion – let everyone help themselves as part of a buffet

Smoked fish & potato latkes sharing platter

Pan-fry potato patties until golden, then serve with smoked salmon, mackerel and a creamy sauce as part of a sharing seafood platter

Tear-and-share stuffed deli rolls

A picnic-friendly sharing loaf stuffed with mozzarella cheese, peppers and artichokes

Baked camembert pie for sharing

Baked cheese gets even more indulgent. A layer of quince or cranberry jelly adds an extra dimension to this group-sized starter

Party vol-au-vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Sharing potted shrimp

Potting shellfish in a cayenne and mace-flavoured butter is a surprisingly simple fish starter that’s great as part of a sharing platter

Tomato soup with tear & share cheesy bread

Use a packet mix to rustle up your own cheat’s garlic bread to serve alongside classic and creamy tomato soup