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Graduation Party Finger Food Platter Easy Recipe for 30+ Guests

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A colorful and flavorful finger food platter designed to feed 30+ guests with minimal stress, perfect for casual mingling and celebrations.

Ingredients

  • Sharp cheddar, cubed (12 oz / 340 g)
  • Brie, sliced (8 oz / 225 g)
  • Goat cheese log, rolled in herbs (6 oz / 170 g)
  • Thinly sliced prosciutto (8 oz / 225 g)
  • Salami rounds (8 oz / 225 g)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups / 300 g)
  • Cucumber slices (2 medium cucumbers)
  • Baby carrots (2 cups / 280 g)
  • Snap peas (1 cup / 150 g)
  • Mixed nuts, roasted and lightly salted (1 cup / 140 g)
  • Crackers variety pack (4 cups / 120 g)
  • Mini pretzel twists (1 cup / 60 g)
  • Hummus, plain or flavored (1½ cups / 350 g)
  • Herbed cream cheese spread (1 cup / 240 g)
  • Fig jam or fruit preserve (½ cup / 120 g)
  • Fresh basil leaves (a small bunch)
  • Rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • Olives, assorted (1 cup / 150 g)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh vegetables thoroughly.
  2. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds, halve cherry tomatoes, and trim snap peas if needed.
  3. Cut cheeses into bite-sized cubes or slices—brie can be sliced into wedges, goat cheese rolled in fresh herbs.
  4. Arrange meats in small piles or loosely folded for easy picking.
  5. Place your large serving platter on the table and start by positioning small bowls for dips and olives spaced evenly.
  6. Fill bowls with hummus, herbed cream cheese, and fig jam.
  7. Scatter mixed nuts and pretzels in small piles around the bowls.
  8. Place cheese cubes and slices in clusters around the platter, leaving room for veggies and crackers.
  9. Arrange prosciutto and salami in small folds or rolls, making them look inviting but easy to grab.
  10. Use rosemary sprigs and basil leaves as natural dividers between sections.
  11. Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and snap peas in colorful groups.
  12. Fill in gaps with a variety of crackers, making sure they don’t get crushed.
  13. Double check for balance—both in color and texture—making the platter visually appealing.
  14. Add fresh basil leaves and rosemary sprigs for a pop of green and aroma.
  15. Place toothpicks and small serving tongs nearby for easy access.
  16. Set the platter on the party table and step back to admire your handiwork.

Notes

Prep ingredients a day ahead but assemble platter no more than 30 minutes before serving to keep fresh. Use fresh herbs as natural dividers and for aroma. Keep dips chilled until serving. Avoid overcrowding the platter for easy grabbing and visual appeal. Substitute ingredients for vegetarian or gluten-free needs.

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