Once upon a shindig, sticking a toothpick in a pearly, white onion was the epitome of class. But it’s time to trade in the sickly and slimy for the salty and smoky, with these moreish smoked olives. Cocktail onions vs Smoked olives

It’s time to graduate this sweet and colourful childhood staple into adulthood. Fresh raspberry and mascarpone slice is a serious upgrade from its spotty counterpart. Best served with tea. Fairy bread vs Fresh raspberry and mascarpone slice

Raw raspberry slice is the new, healthier, jell-o. Just as sweet, even more tasty, and minus the sugary guilt. Jello-o moulds vs Raw raspberry slice

Remember the ancient proverb that says, “the smaller the food, the greater the party”? Neither. So give mini quiches the flick for these vibrant and savoury goat’s cheese and poppyseed tartines. Mini Quiche vs Tomato, goat’s cheese and poppyseed tartines

What was once a fizzy favourite now falls a little flat, so up the ante with this prosecco and mint cocktail. Trust us, it tastes just as good as it looks. Fruit punch vs Raspberry, prosecco and mint cocktail

These brioche toasts incorporate the devils on horseback’s much loved combination of sweet and savoury, while giving them a sophisticated modern revival. Devils on horseback vs Cherry-glazed duck breast on brioche toasts

For a summer spin on traditional fairy cakes, try these ice cream cupcakes. They’ll cool you down and still give you that feeling of nostalgia from a childhood gone by. Fairy cakes vs Ice cream cupcakes

Pea and ham croquettes are the perfect savoury-lovers alternative to pigs in blankets. They’re still bite sized with a bit of crunch, but more fitting for get-togethers that don’t come with a lolly bag at the end. Pigs in blankets vs. Pea and ham croquettes with fiery aoli

If you want to treat your guests to a sophisticated high tea – without making them feel like they’ve walked into the 19th century – trade in plain cucumber sandwiches for a flavour burst with zucchini fritters. Zucchini fritters with proscuitto and bocconcini salad

Devilled eggs have long been a finger food must-have, much in thanks to their ease to make and eat. Put a new (and crunchy) spin on this party pleaser by coating the eggs in dukkah instead. Devilled eggs vs Devilled eggs vs Dukkah eggs

Every kid wanted an LCM in their lunchbox, but now that you’re all grown up you can treat yourself to something even better; healthy snickers bars made from Medjool dates, raw cacao and chickpeas. Rice bubble slice vs Healthy Snickers

Fish fingers were once the universal sign that it was time to go grocery shopping. But not anymore with these fresh and easy to make crumbed fish bites. Fish fingers vs Crumbed fish bites

Shun the tired and soggy voulevant for this season’s crunchy canape. It’s a creamy, crisp morsel, piled with prawns and salmon roe. Serve with a glass of Riesling. Voulevant vs. Prawns on toast

In the 1960s, having a shrimp cocktail at your soiree was mandatory. Now they’re considered a little passé, so whip up these salt and pepper prawns with pineapple dipping sauce instead. Shrimp cocktail vs Salt and pepper prawns with pineapple dipping sauce

Rejuvenate this thick and gluggy paste with a Spanish tapas alternative. Mussels with aoli and jamon migas will leave your guests in a state of culinary rapture. Pate vs Mussels with aoli and jamon migas