Are you looking for easy Christmas party foods that you can buy at Costco? You want foods that will hold up well on chafing dishes for your Christmas party buffet table. Plus, you’re after easy party foods that don’t take much time to prep, and you want to stick to a budget. Don’t worry, you can have it all- easy Christmas buffet party foods that are affordable. Check out these Costco foods that are perfect for your Christmas party buffet table!
Best Costco Foods for Christmas Buffets
Carved Ham
Elevate your Christmas party buffet by adding a carving station with this Kirkland applewood smoked ham. These hams are fully cooked and ready to be carved, making them a convenient addition to your party spread.
Fig Walnut Baked Brie
Baked Brie is an elegant addition to your Christmas party spread. With creamy brie, a flaky puff pastry crust, and a topping of fig chutney and walnuts, it’s a guaranteed hit. Costco’s Stonemill Kitchens Baked Brie Kit is easy to assemble, bake for 15-20 minutes, and serve warm for a gooey, indulgent treat.
Feta and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Bites
These vegetarian puff pastry bites are a great Christmas party buffet table addition. They are flaky and savory, filled with tangy feta cheese and caramelized onions. They are easy to prep: just bake them and arrange them on a festive platter.
Chicken Alfredo
The Costco chicken alfredo is a delicious pasta dish for your Christmas party. Although it comes in a small tray, you can easily transfer it to a large festive casserole. For a bigger Christmas party, buy multiple trays of chicken alfredo and serve them in a chafing dish. It’s a great entertaining time-saver, and the best part is that the chicken alfredo stays warm and delicious in the chafing dish. The creamy pasta holds up beautifully in a chafing dish.
Scalloped Potatoes
Need a simple side dish for your Christmas party? These delicious scalloped potatoes are perfect. Transfer them to a festive holiday casserole and bake. If you’re hosting a big Christmas party, buy a few trays of these scalloped potatoes so you have enough for your party.
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food and perfect for serving at your Christmas party. Costco sells a giant Chicken Pot Pie weighing over 5 pounds for just $3.99 a pound. This hearty dish, made with gravy, chicken, onions, potatoes, celery, and carrots, can feed many people. Your guests will happily help themselves to a slice of this delicious pot pie.
Pull-Apart Cheese Bread
Costco’s pull-apart cheese bread is the ultimate appetizer to serve at your Christmas party. Loaded with melted cheese and infused with garlic butter, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Simply bake for 15 minutes and let your guests dig into this gooey, cheesy delight.
Busseto Charcuterie Board
No time to make a Christmas Charcuterie board from scratch? No problem! Just buy this Costco’s pre-made charcuterie board. It includes everything you need- meats, cheeses, olives, and even chocolate-covered almonds. At $11.99, it’s an affordable way to add a charcuterie board to your Christmas party. Arrange it on a wooden board, or use the platter that comes with the kit.
Mushroom and Filet Mignon Beef En Croute
These mini beef Wellingtons will impress your guests and are perfect for your Christmas party. Each bite-size appetizer is tender filet mignon and mushrooms wrapped in golden puff pastry. This elegant and budget-friendly appetizer costs $19.99 for a box of 24.
Shrimp Cocktail
Impress your guests by serving shrimp cocktails at your Christmas party. Just remember to pre-order a shrimp cocktail platter at Costco. They have the best price on shrimp cocktail platters, serving 24 people for just $49.99. It’s an elegant addition to your buffet table.
Burrata Bites
These crispy burrata bites are perfect appetizers for your Christmas party. Made with a creamy blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, they’re deliciously indulgent. Heat them in the oven or air fryer and serve with marinara for dipping.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Need an easy dip for your Christmas party? Serve this La Terra Fina spinach artichoke dip with chips or crackers. It’s best to serve it warm by baking it in a festive casserole with parmesan cheese.
Mediterranean Appetizer Platter
For a vegetarian appetizer, serve a Mediterranean-inspired meze platter at your Christmas buffet table. On a large festive platter, add tzatziki, naan, assorted olives, hummus, and stuffed grape leaves. You can buy everything at Costco. It’s an easy platter to serve at your Christmas party.
Caprese Skewers
Mozzarella tomatoes are easy Christmas party snacks. They’re super easy to make: just mix marinated fresh mozzarella with red grape tomatoes and some basil in a bowl, and you’re good to go. If you have time, you can put the Mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, and basil leaves on small skewers to make Caprese skewers. The red, white, and green will make your party appetizer look festive.
Mini Beef Franks
These mini-beef franks are another kid-friendly Christmas party appetizer to add to your buffet table. They are delicious beef franks wrapped in puff pastry. Each box includes 76-80 pieces, so you can easily serve them at a large Christmas party.
Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites from Costco are a fun, casual appetizer for your Christmas party. Serve them warm with cheddar cheese sauce and spicy mustard for dipping. They’re a kid-friendly option that adults will love, too.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
These vegetable spring rolls are an easy, vegetarian-friendly Christmas party appetizer. These Bibigo vegetable spring rolls are filled with a savory mix of vegetables and come with a soy ginger sauce. Bake or air fry them for a crunchy and satisfying appetizer. At $9.99, they’re a budget-friendly appetizer.
Salmon Fillets
To add seafood to your Christmas party buffet, serve these pre-marinated salmon fillets. You just need to heat the fillets in the oven and place them in a chafing dish—they hold up well on the buffet table.
If you prefer, you can also serve ready-to-heat stuffed salmon from Costco. Just bake it for 30 minutes and place it on chafing dishes.
Another option is to serve Baked Salmon with Pesto Butter. It’s easy to bake and can be served in a chafing dish at your buffet.
Chili Station
A Chili station is an easy and comforting Christmas party food. Costco’s refrigerated chili is delicious—heat it in a pan, boil it, transfer it to a serving bowl, or serve it at your party in a crockpot. Create a chili bar with toppings like scallions, jalapeños, sour cream, red onions, and shredded cheese. Your guests will love a comforting DIY chili bar.
Mini Crab Cakes
Elevate your Christmas party foods with these mini crab cakes. Bake or air fry them and serve them on a Christmas platter. At $19.89 for a pack of 36, they’re an upscale, budget-friendly appetizer.
Taco Bar
Transform your Christmas party buffet into a Mexican fiesta with a taco bar. Serve these delicious carnitas in a chafing dish. Set up a taco station with soft flour tortillas, guacamole, salsas, and shredded cheese. Everything you need can be bought in bulk at Costco, making your party prep easy.
Autumn Grain Salad
This autumn grain salad is a delicious dish to serve at your Christmas party. It consists of butternut squash, chickpeas, wheat bulgur, raisins, sunflower seeds, and dried currants tossed in a champagne vinaigrette.
Kale Salad
Kale Salad is another easy Christmas party buffet dish. The kale will hold up well on the buffet table. Simply toss the vegetables, salad dressing, and toppings in a festive salad bowl and serve it.
Autumn Squash Soup
Autumn squash soup is a delicious vegetarian option for your Christmas party. Warm it up, serve it in a crockpot, and let your guests serve themselves at the party.
Crab and Corn Chowder
This crab and corn chowder soup will please your Christmas party guests. Simply heat it in a pan and serve it in a crockpot on the buffet table.
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is another easy soup for your Christmas party. It’s delicious and will surely be a hit at your party.
Lobster Bisque
Elevate your Christmas party with lobster bisque. Your guests will love this delicious Kirkland Lobster bisque soup, which is $10.49 for two 20-oz tubs.
Just Bare Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders are kid-friendly food for your Christmas buffet table. They’re delicious, with a flavor that will remind you of Chick-fil-A. What’s even better is that they are quick and easy to prepare. Just pop them in the air fryer for eight minutes and serve them in the chafing dish on the buffet.
Potstickers
Potstickers are a hearty Christmas party appetizer. They are simple to prepare and can be kept warm on a chafing dish. Both kids and adults love them, and they are also quite satisfying.
Mac and Cheese
If you have kids attending your party, add some kid-friendly Mac and Cheese to your Christmas buffet table. Transfer a few of these trays into a festive casserole and heat them in the oven. It’s effortless and hassle-free party food that can pass for homemade!
Cheese Tortelloni with Marinara sauce
Cheese Tortelloni with Marinara Sauce will be a hit at your Christmas party. These cheese Tortelloni are incredibly simple to prepare; just boil water and cook for 2 minutes. Serve it with Rao’s marinara sauce or Rao’s alfredo sauce.
Fruit, Meat and Cheese Platter
For a stress-free party appetizer that requires zero preparation, you can’t go wrong with a Costco fruit, meat, and cheese platter. Priced at $39.99, this platter is designed to serve 24 people and includes grapes, salami, soppressata, cheddar, and gouda. Just make sure to place your order in advance.
Chips and Guacamole
Chips and guacamole are an easy Christmas party appetizer. You can’t beat the price at Costco, so I go there whenever I need to buy them. Serve them on a red platter—the green guacamole against the red platter will make them look festive.
Crab Dip
Seafood lovers will enjoy this Maryland-style crab Dip at your Christmas party. This crab dip from Costco is creamy, savory, and packed with lump crabmeat. It pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or sliced veggies, making it a versatile addition to your spread. At $9.99 for a generous tub, it’s reasonably priced.
Smoked Salmon Dip
Costco’s Sweet Heat Smoked Salmon Dip will be a hit at your Christmas party. Its creamy base and smoked salmon flavor go beautifully with bagel chips or cucumber slices. At just $9.69, it’s a simple way to add elegance to your appetizer table. Don’t worry—it’s not spicy!
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are an easy Christmas party finger food enjoyed by kids and adults. They are easy to prepare: just air fry or bake them. In just minutes, these mozzarella sticks cook up crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. Serve them with marinara sauce.
Spanakopita
Your guests will love these Spanakopita. They are flaky, Greek-inspired appetizers made with spinach and feta cheese. They bake up perfectly crisp in just 20 minutes, making them an easy Christmas party finger food addition to your Holiday table.
Panko Shrimp
These Kirkland panko shrimp are a go-to party appetizer. They are crispy, delicious, and easy to prepare. Bake them until golden and serve with cocktail sauce or spicy mayo. They’re an elegant and effortless seafood appetizer for your Christmas party.
Bratwursts and Sausages Platter
Serve a Bratwurst and Sausage platter at your Christmas party. It’s impressive yet easy to prepare. Simply grill or sauté bratwursts and sausage, slice them into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a festive platter. Serve them with a variety of dipping sauces or toothpicks for easy eating. They’re a hearty Christmas party appetizer.
Cookies
For an easy Christmas party dessert, this Costco cookie platter is a go-to. It’s only $22.99 for a platter of 60 cookies. It comes in four flavors: chocolate chip, white chocolate double nut, oatmeal raisin, and white chocolate cranberry. But remember, this platter has macadamia and cashew nuts, so it’s not suitable for guests with nut allergies. Make sure you place your order in advance!
French Macarons
Treat your holiday guests to a luxurious dessert with French macarons from Costco! These delicate meringue cookies are delicious. Each pack includes six decadent flavors: chocolate, raspberry, salted caramel, pistachio, French vanilla, and crème brûlée. Imported directly from France, these macarons are a steal. You can buy a box of 36 for only $13.49 at Costco—just 38 cents per macaron!
Sparkling Water
Costco is my go-to place for sparkling water. The store sells a wide variety of flavors at great prices. Stock up on brands like Waterloo, Spindrift, and La Croix to serve at your Christmas party.
Beer
Beer is always a hit at any Christmas party. Costco is one of the best places to buy beer because of its huge selection and great prices. Stock up on a mix of beers from Costco, like Paulaner Hefeweizen, Stella Artois, seasonal IPAs, and some local favorites.
Buffet Chafing Dish Tray
Keep your food warm and presentable with disposable chafing trays from Costco. They sell them in half-tray and full-tray sizes.
Buffet Cutlery
Costco’s elegant plastic cutlery elevates the look of your buffet while remaining practical. It is perfect for your Christmas party.
Buffet Plates
These Elegant plastic plates are perfect for your Christmas party. They are thick, fancy-looking, and sturdy enough to prevent any saucy mess.
Buffet Cups
These crystal Chinet plastic cups are great for Christmas parties. They’re clear and will look elegant at your party.
Flowers
Costco has great prices on fresh flowers. Before your Christmas party, go to Costco to buy bouquets- perfect for arranging in a vase to decorate the buffet.
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