The Best Holiday Food Platter Inspirations On The Internet

How do you usually present your food during the holidays?

I usually just lay them on the table using serving bowls, plates, platters — whatever is available and nice to look at, actually.

If you are looking to take your Christmas Platters to the next level, take a look (and drool) over these 25 Christmas Food Platter Inspirations.

1. Dainty Burgers and Beer

Delicious mini burgers paired with refreshing drinks perfect for holiday gatherings and food platte — via stylemepretty.com

Delicious mini burgers served with coca cola cans perfect for festive party food ideas — via wittyvows.com

Delicious mini burgers beer shots and finger sandwiches on a stylish platter for holiday gathering — via rioexclusive.com

Elegant drink and canapé platter for holiday gatherings and celebrations — via petercallahan.com

2. Anyone would go gaga over this cheese and crackers and fruit & jam platter!

25+ christmas food platter inspirations | stay at home mum — via stylemepretty.com

Variety of cheeses crackers grapes and olives on a festive platter — via pinterest.com

Vibrant holiday food platter featuring fresh strawberries grapes melons cheeses and assorted cra — via leaguebaking.com

Stylish wooden serving board with a variety of finger foods and cheeses for festive gatherings

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3. Imagine having a buffet as pretty as this at home!

Colourful vegetable platter with cherry tomatoes and creamy dip for holiday gatherings — via layandleavebuffets.co.uk

Festive holiday food platter with christmas treats cupcakes and cookies for celebrations — via thecardswedrew.com

Beautiful holiday food platter featuring fresh salads and assorted finger foods for celebrations — via ridgewells.com

Vibrant holiday food platter with assorted snacks and treats for festive gatherings — via thechristmasclub.net

4. I’m so loving the rustic appeal of these cheese platters.

A colourful cheese and vegetable platter perfect for holiday gatherings and food platters — via fynesdesigns.com

Delicious holiday food platter with cheese meats grapes and crackers for festive gatherings — via pinterest.com

Beautiful holiday food platter with meats cheeses and dips for festive celebrations — via basilgenovese.tumblr.com

Festive christmas plate with eat drink and be merry message and holiday ornament design — LADELLE
Cheer Chip and Dip Platter

5. One can never get enough of sandwiches!

Variety of mini sandwiches and wraps perfect for holiday gatherings and parties — via cateringproject.com.au

Variety of mini sandwiches with fresh greens on a serving tray — via stylemepretty.com

Delicious mini croissant sandwiches with ham cheese and roast beef perfect for holiday food platt — via super1foods.com

Delicious holiday food platter with sandwiches perfect for gatherings and celebrations — via truelocal.com.au

Fresh croissant sandwiches with ham cheese and cucumber slices perfect for holiday food platters — via aromacookery.com

6. Just when you thought cones are only good for ice cream…

Delicious fruit platter featuring chocolate dipped waffles topped with fresh strawberries pineapple — via myrandominsanities.blogspot.com

Delicious seafood canapés presented in edible cones perfect for holiday food platters and festive g — via bafta.org

Vase filled with colorful flowers in ice cream cones perfect for holiday food platter inspiration — via tatertotsandjello.com

Delicious mini strawberry and cream cheese cone appetizers on a decorative platter — via pinterest.com

Assorted mini sandwiches with herbs and berry sauce on a platter — via pinterest.com

7. I’ve never thought of presenting tacos like this!

Vibrant taco platter featuring assorted tacos with fresh ingredients and toppings Perfect for holid — via tumblr.com

Fresh fish tacos with vibrant vegetables and creamy sauce perfect for a holiday food platter Ideal — via garlicandzest.com

Delicious shrimp tacos with fresh vegetables and lime slices for a tasty holiday platter — via taste.com.au

Asian bbq pork tacos with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds — via urbanaccents.com

8. Try to entice your kids to eat veggies by giving them a Christmas-y vibe.

Vibrant vegetable platter with broccoli cherry tomatoes cauliflower and yellow pepper slices Per — via bettycrocker.com

Vibrant vegetable platter featuring cherry tomatoes cucumber slices and baby carrots perfect for — via trucsetbricolages.com

Healthy broccoli and cherry tomatoes arranged around a creamy dipping sauce in a round dish — via thecountrycook.net

Vibrant vegetable platter shaped like a christmas tree with cherry tomatoes cucumbers broccoli an — via pinterest.com

Colorful holiday veggie platter with broccoli cherry tomatoes cauliflower and star shaped cheese — via modernparentsmessykids.com

Healthy holiday food platter with cherry tomatoes broccoli and yellow peppers — via lilluna.com

Festive holiday food platter featuring a turkey shaped cookie with assorted fresh fruit and veggie s — via smartschoolhouse.com

9. These veggie sticks and dips look so appetising!

Colorful vegetable and fruit platter for festive gatherings and holiday celebrations — via food.allwomenstalk.com

Vibrant vegetable platter featuring cucumbers cherry tomatoes carrots yellow peppers and celery — via pinterest.com

Healthy vegetable platter with stuffed peppers and cherry tomatoes for snack ideas — via itswrittenonthewalls.blogspot.com

Vibrant vegetable sticks with creamy dip perfect for holiday food platters and entertaining guests — via learningliftoff.com

10. These arrangements give cheese and grapes a more festive look.

Cheese and grape skewers on a holiday food platter perfect for festive gatherings — via ednavalleyvineyard.com

Cheese grapes and citrus arranged in a christmas tree shape for holiday celebrations — via natashaskitchen.com

11. These scream Christmas!

Colourful christmas fruit platter shaped like a tree with fresh fruit and star topper — via jeannebenedict.com

Colorful Owl Fruit Platter for Holiday Celebrations and Kids Parties Perfect Healthy Snack with Fresh Strawberries Grapes Pineapple and Cheese — via pinterest.com

Vibrant kiwi fruit christmas tree with strawberries on a white platter Perfect holiday food platter — via pinterest.com

Fresh fruit skewers with strawberries bananas grapes and marshmallows for kids holiday snacks — via easyfreesantaletter.com

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12. Remember, colour is an important element of your platter.

Delicious cheese and fresh fruit platter perfect for holiday celebrations and gatherings

Beautiful holiday food platter with cheese crackers berries and nuts for festive entertaining

Vibrant fruit platter featuring mango strawberries kiwi grapes and figs perfect for holiday foo — via instagram.com

Bright citrus and cranberry holiday food platter for celebrations — via momendeavors.com

13. Such a beauty!

Fresh shrimp with herbs and spices served with spicy tomato dip — via joyfulhealthyeats.com

Seafood platter with shrimp cucumber lime and garnishes for holiday celebrations — via pinterest.com

Delicious crispy fried chicken drumsticks served with creamy avocado dip perfect for holiday partie — via mantitlement.com

14. This seafood platter is a great catch!

Seafood platter featuring lobster prawns oysters and lemon slices perfect for holiday celebratio — via pinterest.com

Seafood platter featuring prawns oysters and mussels perfect for festive holiday food displays — via instagram.com

Seafood platter with vegetables and dips perfect for holiday food platters and gatherings — via instagram.com

15. This Vietnamese fare is perfect for anyone watching their diet!

Wooden serving platter for holiday food presentation

Gorgeous serving board crafted from aged wine barrels.. how awesome is that?

16. Adorable eggs

Colorful deviled eggs with avocado bacon and cherry tomatoes on a festive platter — via bariatriceating.com

Eggs benedict appetizer on a festive platter with fresh greens — via ladybythebay.com

17. Fried day!

Crispy spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce perfect for holiday food platters Easy to make a — via damndelicious.net

18. Add blooms to your fruit platter and make it look more magical.

Colorful vegetable and fruit platter for holiday celebrations and gatherings — via pinterest.com

Colorful vegetable platter with dips cherry tomatoes and fresh greens for holiday celebrations — via pinterest.com

19. This lovely harvest is to ‘drool’ for!

Fresh Vegetable Platter with Broccoli Carrots Cucumber Celery Cherry Tomatoes and Radishes Perfect for Healthy Holiday Food Presentations — via homestylecorner.com

20. This is perfect for all you cheese ball lovers!

Cherry cheese ball with pomegranate seeds served with crackers for festive holiday food platters — via aspicyperspective.com

Delicious holiday food platter featuring cheese balls fresh herbs and crispy crackers perfect for — via pocketchangegourmet.com

21. Just like how this one is perfect for the meat-lovers!

Delicious meat and cheese platter with assorted slices perfect for holiday gatherings and festive c — via thesimpleparent.com

Assorted cured meats platter for holiday food inspiration — via karinefaby.fr

Assorted sliced meats and cheeses arranged on a platter with greens — via cannatas.com

22. Some of the most attractive kebab platters I’ve ever seen.

Grilled chicken skewers with lemon slices herbs and spices perfect for holiday food platters — via littlebroken.com

Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes mozzarella balls and basil perfect for holiday food platters — via pinterest.com

Delicious holiday food platter featuring cheese meats and vegetables perfect for festive celebrat — via thesweetestoccasion.com

Delicious and colourful holiday food platter with cherry tomatoes cheese olives and cured meats o — via wearychef-com.cdn.ampproject.org

23. The prettiest tarts!

Delicious berry fruit tart with mixed berries and flaky crust perfect for holiday food platters — via lakeland.co.uk

24. Dessert

Delicious holiday food platter with chocolates cupcakes donuts and sweets for festive gatherings — via pinterest.com

Festive holiday food platter with sweets and treats for celebrations — via strandsofmylife.com

Delicious strawberries kiwis and chocolate covered bites perfect for holiday food platters — via instagram.com

Vibrant fruit platter with berries cherries and cookies perfect for holiday food platters and ent — via weddingchicks.com

Delicious chocolate treats with fresh blackberries and pomegranate seeds on a wooden board Perfect — via stylemepretty.com

25. Finally, the most perfect platters I can never have…

Because I’m too lazy and hungry, I might eat a lot before Christmas dinner lol.

Ham and veggie roll ups on a black platter with fresh greens and cherry tomatoes — via bronzebudgetbride.com

Vibrant sushi platter featuring assorted rolls sashimi and nigiri with fresh ingredients and color — via actabit.com

Elegant cheese and charcuterie board with fruits and nuts for festive gatherings — via pinterest.com

Colorful grilled vegetables including zucchini carrots cherry tomatoes and asparagus on a wooden — via damndelicious.net

Beautiful holiday food platter with cheese fruits nuts and bread slices — via whatsgabycooking.com

Beautiful holiday food platter featuring fresh fruits cheeses nuts and crackers for festive gathe

I don’t think I can ever have platters as pretty as these! But oh well…

Which food platter inspiration is your favourite?

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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