M&S Party Food: Platters, Buffets & Christmas To Order

Planning a party and wondering whether M&S has you covered? The retailer stocks a surprisingly wide range of made-to-order platters, frozen party bites, and Christmas specials that can be collected or delivered. From charcuterie boards to 30-piece sandwich selections, here’s what you can actually get and how to get it.

Cakes available: 32 · Sandwiches available: 10 · Sushi options: 2 · Hampers available: 1 · Price range: £10 – £85

The table below consolidates key resource links for planning your M&S party food order.

What are the best M&S party food platters?

M&S offers several made-to-order platters that cater to different party sizes and tastes. The Classic Sandwich Selection delivers 30 pieces and serves as the go-to option for larger gatherings (M&S Official – Sandwich Platters). For smaller groups, the Mini Roll Brioche Platter provides 9 pieces, while families can opt for the Kids Sandwich Platter with 16 pieces designed for younger palates.

The Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter stands out as the premium Christmas option at £50. It includes capocollo, salami, spicy salsiccia, Parmigiano Reggiano, pimento-stuffed olives, giant Nocellara olives, stuffed peppers, grilled artichokes, and salted bruschetta (SquareMeal – M&S Christmas Food 2025). Style an epic board with their Collection Handcrafted Charcuterie and Cheese Platter, filled with savoury meats, giant Nocellara olives, and Ibérico for a festive centrepiece.

Platter varieties

• Classic Sandwich Selection — 30 pieces, serves 8-12 people
• Mini Roll Brioche Platter — 9 pieces, intimate gatherings
• Kids Sandwich Platter — 16 pieces, kid-friendly fillings
• Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter — £50, serves 6-8 people
• Sushi Platters — California rolls, dragon rolls, salmon and prawn nigiri

Sharing sizes

Sandwich platters serve from 4 to 40 people with options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Classics like prawn mayo, BLT, roast chicken, egg and cress, and spinach falafel give you familiar favourites that work for most guests. When you’re hosting, nothing impresses guests like made-to-order sandwich platters delivered fresh.

Does M&S offer party food for Christmas?

Yes, M&S runs a dedicated Christmas Food to Order service with special seasonal items and ordering deadlines. The 2025 ordering window closed on 10 December with collection available 22-24 December. This restaurant-quality service promised fuss-free festive feasts for those who planned ahead. M&S Christmas Food to Order for 2025 is now closed; customers with existing orders can check My Account for status.

New for 2025, M&S introduced turkey Wellington and duck liver parfait alongside their established Best Ever slow-cooked turkey, which SquareMeal highlighted as promising succulent results. Their four-for-three offer on party food brought Christmas favourites like mini sausage rolls, fish and chip bites, and pad Thai spring rolls within reach for budget-conscious hosts.

Christmas specials

The Hash Brown Topple Tower, Fish and Chip Bites, and Succulent Mini Chicken Kyiv featured as standout festive options. Christmas sandwiches include the 12-layer Christmas Club Sandwich with roast chicken, maple bacon, cranberry chutney, stuffing, spinach, pickled red cabbage, and gravy mayo on oatmeal bread.

Party snacks

• Salt and vinegar Christmas stars — festive-shaped crisps for kids
• Cheese twists and bread sticks — party staple
• Mini beef burgers — hot party snack option
• Pies (12 pack) — chicken leek and beef ale gravy varieties

What M&S party food options are there for buffets?

M&S party food suits three main buffet scenarios: family nights, festive gatherings, and picky tea spreads. Frozen party food like prawns in golden coating and mini pork sausage rolls offer convenient hot options that can be prepared quickly. The four-for-three in-store promotion covers these items, making bulk buying economical for larger events.

Grazing boards can be themed around Spanish tapas, Greek mezze, or Mediterranean charcuterie, letting hosts customise presentations for different occasions. Hot party snacks include tomato and nutty dip with pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and chicken Kiev melted dip. One YouTube creator spent £236 on a comprehensive M&S Christmas buffet haul, showcasing pies, mini beef burgers, and chilled party food candy.

Buffet setup ideas

For a grazing-style buffet, combine the Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter with the Classic Sandwich Selection for variety. Layer cold items on platters and keep frozen selections like sausage rolls in the oven on low heat for continuous service. The Giant Colin the Caterpillar Cake (serves 40) works as a centrepiece dessert for large celebrations.

Finger food options

• Frozen prawns in golden coating — can be oven-heated
• Mini pork sausage rolls — classic party finger food
• Mini beef burgers — hot savoury bites
• Chicken Kiev melted dip — shared hot option
• Tomato and nutty dip with pepperoni — sharing dip platter

How do I order M&S party food?

M&S offers two main ordering routes: online through the Food to Order service and via Ocado for home delivery. For made-to-order platters, select your items on the M&S website, choose a collection slot at your nearest store, and bring your confirmation email to the collection point on your chosen time (M&S Official – Christmas Food to Order). Free store collection applies to all made-to-order platters.

Ordering process

1. Visit marksandspencer.com/l/food-to-order for standard party food
2. Browse platters by category (sandwiches, sushi, charcuterie)
3. Select serving size based on guest count
4. Add dietary-filtered options if needed (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian)
5. Choose collection store and time slot
6. Bring confirmation email to collect at scheduled time

Delivery options

Ocado carries a dedicated M&S party food section for home delivery, while standard M&S online orders can be delivered with their grocery service. Christmas Food to Order items are collection-only with a 22-24 December pickup window. Check Ocado for the full party food range available for home delivery.

Where can I find the M&S party food menu?

The primary party food hub is marksandspencer.com/l/food-to-order/party-food, which lists all available platters including the Giant Colin the Caterpillar Cake (serves 40), Classic Sandwich Selection (30 pieces), and Kids Sandwich Platter (16 pieces). M&S recipes pages at marksandspencer.com/c/food-and-wine/cooking/recipes/party-food-recipes/ offer serving suggestions and pairing ideas.

Full category list

• Sandwich Platters — 10 varieties including gluten-free and vegan options
• Sushi Platters — 2 main varieties (California, dragon rolls, nigiri)
• Charcuterie & Antipasti — premium grazing platters
• Cakes — 32 varieties including personalised Colin the Caterpillar
• Hampers — 1 premium hamper option

Price filters

Prices range from £10 for smaller items up to £85 for premium hampers. The Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter sits at £50 as a mid-range premium option. Four-for-three in-store promotions can reduce effective per-item costs significantly when buying multiple selections.

For party hosts planning ahead, the decision is straightforward: order the Classic Sandwich Selection (30 pieces) and Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter (£50) for gatherings of 15 or more, or scale down to the Mini Roll Brioche Platter (9 pieces) for intimate events. Bookmark the Food to Order portal in autumn if you’re targeting Christmas 2026 — the ordering window closes fast and collection slots fill quickly. Those who prefer flexibility can rely on the year-round Ocado delivery service for standard party food without the need to plan ahead.