Celebrate the race that stops the nation with tasty morsels that will keep your guests smiling, even if their bets don’t. We’ve kept it simple with easy to eat finger food and some divine sweet treats.
From blinis and prawn cocktail rolls to beef skewers and scallops, we’ve got you covered. And our lemon curd tarts and Eton mess make for the perfect finish.
Keep scrolling for our tastiest Cup Day recipes.
Berry punch
Raise your glasses with this delicious berry punch, perfect as the weather gets warmer. Get the recipe here.
Warm olives with chilli
Make the perfect tapas-style dish with these warm olives with chilli. Get the recipe here.
Dip platter
With a chilli tuna dip, chunky cashew flavour and mint hummus, you’ll wow guests with this homemade dip platter. Get the recipes here.
Antipasto plate
Delight your guests with an irresistible assortment of antipasto goodies waiting to be gobbled up over a glass of wine. Get the recipe here.
Smoked salmon pâté and apple with Melba toasts
This smoked salmon pâté and apple with Melba toasts is an easy recipe, which is great to have prepared for guests as a light entrée. Get the recipe here.
Oysters with two dressings
These oysters with either wasabi soy or tomato chive dressing are a fresh and fragrant addition to your spread. Get the recipes here.
Figs with prosciutto
These figs with prosciutto require just four ingredients but make an elegant canape option. Get the recipe here.
Blinis with smoked salmon
These light and fluffy blinis with smoked salmon make the ultimate dinner party starter or appetiser. Get the recipe here.
Rare-peppered beef and horseradish on garlic crostini
This rare-peppered beef and horseradish on garlic crostini is the ultimate elegant appetiser. Get the recipe here.
Chicken and mango rice paper rolls
These light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls served with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce will be a real crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe here.
Duck wonton cups
Crunch through these crisp wonton wrappers to the juicy duck filling inside. A classic Chinese dish, these duck wonton cups are perfect for a light lunch or entree. Get the recipe here.
Scallops with bacon and tomato
Serve these delicious grilled scallops with bacon and tomato in their shells for an elegant starter. Get the recipe here.
Beef skewers
These fragrant beef skewers are flavoured with chilli, garlic, ginger and lime, delicious! Get the recipe here.
Salami and ricotta frittata cups
These frittata cups are made with salami and ricotta but you can experiment with fillings if there are vegetarians in attendance. Get the recipe here.
Mini ham and corn quiches
These mini ham and corn quiches can even be served up in lunchboxes for the next day. Get the recipe here.
Mini prawn cocktail rolls
Plump prawns, crisp lettuce, mayonnaise, lemon and chilli make these mini prawn cocktail rolls an absolute winner in the party food stakes. Get the recipe here.
Beef and Guinness pies
These aren’t just party pies, they’re beef and Guinness pies. Get the recipe here.
Piña colada cupcakes
For the sweet tooth in you, these creamy and fruity piña colada cupcakes really do take the cake. Get the recipe here.
Strawberry Eton mess
Need a quick and easy dessert? These individual strawberry eton messes will do the trick. Get the recipe here.
Lemon curd tarts
Not only are these lemon curd tarts delicious, but lemon curd can be made ahead and will keep for several weeks in the fridge. Get the recipe here.
How to make a simple lemon curd
