April 21 2023

King’s Coronation Food Ideas For Street Parties & Buffets

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With King Charles III’s coronation on its way, we’ve compiled a list of King’s Coronation Food Ideas that will help you create a regal menu for your guests. So put on your crown and get ready to feast like a king!

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King’s Coronation Food Ideas

I hosted a party for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and for the Royal Wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton in 2011, and we had such a great time!

The coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort is a moment in British history that we are all part of, and we are looking forward to the occasion and celebrations that have been planned.

Whether you’re planning a street party with your neighbours or hosting a buffet at home with family and friends, the food choices can make your soiree truly regal!

Impressing guests with dishes fit for a King isn’t as hard as it may seem; after all, having delicious bite-size treats and platters makes any occasion special.

From traditional finger sandwiches to decadent desserts, there are countless tasty recipes out there for coronation celebrations big and small.

To help create the ultimate royal feast on your budget, check out our top ideas for crown-worthy coronation grub – perfect for dazzling Kings and Queens alike!

King’s Coronation Decorations

Don’t forget the decorations! I’ve made a whole set of Free King’s Coronation Printable Decorations and Bunting Flags that you can download and use.

And for the kids check out these free printables:

Where and When…

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is taking place on the morning of Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London.

Neighbours and communities across the United Kingdom are invited to share food and fun together at Coronation Big Lunches on Sunday 7th May 2023, in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship.

Check out the UK Gov website for organising a street party to make sure you do everything the right way.

If you are not able to arrange a road closure for a street party, you can still have an informal ‘street meet’ on a driveway, parking area, front garden, or end of a cul-de-sac that does not require permission from the council as it is on private land.

The Street Party and The Big Lunch websites have tons of ideas and advice.

Savoury King’s Coronation Food Ideas

Quiche

When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, the official dish was Coronation Chicken. And there is absolutely no reason not to make a bowl of this curried chicken salad to serve in bread rolls and sandwiches. (It’s one of my favorite sandwich fillers!)

For the King’s Coronation, there is the official Coronation Quiche made with spinach, broad beans, and tarragon.

Quiche is a great food for street parties and buffets, as it can be eaten hot or cold with a green salad and boiled new potatoes or a classic potato salad.

Here are our egg-based dishes that taste good hot or cold:

Sandwiches, Rolls & Wraps

The staple of any British party is a platter of sandwiches! Or get a bit fancier with an assortment of rolls and wraps too.

Depending on your budget you can buy a platter from supermarkets. My go-to was always M&S, but I recently tried the service from Morissons and was very pleasantly surprised at the great quality.

Here are some sandwich recipes and filling ideas:

Classic BLT With a Twist!
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Shrimp Slaw Sandwich with Garlic Lemon Aioli
Roast Beef Baguette with Provolone and Horseradish Sauce
23+ Wrap + Sandwich Recipes
Egg Mayonnaise (with Cress or Cucumber)
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Roast Beef & Horseradish or English Mustard
Prawn Mayonnaise
Cucumber (with or without Cream Cheese)
Cheese and Pickle
Hummus, Roasted Peppers & Rocket (Arugula)
Coronation Chicken

How To Prepare Sandwiches in Advance

If you want to prepare sandwiches in advance, you can do so by putting them together the night before and covering them loosely with parchment paper.

Then add a damp paper kitchen towel on top of the parchment paper and store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge.

By following these steps, the sandwiches will remain fresh overnight and the bread won’t dry out. Be careful not to let the damp paper towel come into contact with the sandwiches, as this will cause the bread to become soggy – no one likes soggy sandwiches!

Savoury Pastries

Everyone loves a savoury pastry on a buffet, don’t they?

From sausage rolls which are actually really easy to make using ready-rolled pastry and sausagemeat (try different flavor sausage rolls) and cheese rolls for the plant-based eaters, to mini pork pies and savoury tartlets, there is always something for everyone!

Some other pastry ideas and recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog to try:

Brie and Pear Puff Pastry Tart
Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Brie and Cherry Filo Cups
Cheese Straws
Mini Cornish Pasties
Savoury Scones
Mini Pies such as Steak & Kidney, Chicken & Mushroom, and Vegetable.
Gala Pie

Meat Dishes

Chicken wings and drumsticks are a mainstay of a British buffet, and can be flavoured in many different ways:

Cocktail sausages (on sticks of course), chicken satay, Coronation Chicken Skewers with Mango Dip (which I made for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee), mini meatballs, and chicken nuggets or goujons are other great options.

Salads

At the very minimum, I like I put out a simple green salad, a bowl of potato salad, and a bowl of coleslaw on a party food table, but pasta and rice salads are perfect choices too.

Here are some salads to make and serve:

Sweet King’s Coronation Food Ideas

There are so many delicious British desserts that you can put on a buffet table including an English Trifle, Bakewell Tart, or Union Flag Trifle (which I served for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee).

And many other sweet treats too! Here are some ideas and recipes to try:

Cocktails & Drinks

And finally, you can’t forget something to wash it all down with – whether that’s a pot of tea, a glass of orange squash, some fruit juice, or one of these cocktails (and mocktails!):

Other Street Party & Buffet Ideas

There are a few more ideas that didn’t fit into the categories!

Cheese & Pineapple on Sticks
Crudités (cucumber, carrot, etc) and Dips
Crisps, Tortilla Chips, Twiglets, Breadsticks – anything crunchy!
Nuts – be mindful of nut allergies though.
Mini Pizzas or Slices
Vol au Vents – so retro, but somehow they fit with a British buffet!
Cheese & Biscuits
Scotch Eggs
Olives
Gateaux, Cheesecake, Victoria Sponge
Mini cakes like Battenberg, French Fancies, Jam Tarts, etc.
Don’t forget plates, cutlery, napkins, and plastic glasses.
And for clearing up, you’ll need rubbish bags, paper towels, and cleaning spray.

More King’s Coronation Food Ideas

For even more King’s Coronation food ideas, why not take inspiration from these 50 Picnic Recipes or from these 50 Afternoon Tea Recipes.

However you are celebrating this historic British event, I hope that you have a great time and that the weather stays dry and sunny!

You can never quite rely on the British weather, so my top tip is to keep food portable so that should the weather change suddenly, you can dash inside – either the house or the car. Or put up some gazebos and you’re covered (literally!).