40+ of our favourite recipes for a delicious King's Coronation party (2024)

This creamy, fruity and lightly spiced dish was invented for the Coronation banquet of Elizabeth II. Though it was originally titled Poilet Reine Elizabeth, it soon became known as simply Coronation Chicken.

Coronation recipe: Coronation chicken

This might sound like a strange combination, but trust us, it works! These would be a perfect addition to a buffet table spread, or a delicious when brought along to a picnic.

Recipe: Prawn Toast Scotch Eggs

Our fit for a King competition winner, Anita Ward, wowed our judges with this cherry and chocolate sweet bread recipe. The perfect treat for a Coronation party.

Recipe: Cherry chocolate Coronation couronne

Tender, cheesy scones split and topped with a decadent salmon mixture. You could also use hot smoked salmon fillets here, for a speedier finish.

Recipe: Watercress and cheddar scones with poached potted salmon

This giant pork pie recipe is the perfect idea for entertaining and it only requires 45 minutes of prep time to get this together. It's filled with a surprise marmalade layer in the middle too.

Recipe: Great big pork pie recipe

You can use any mild, crumbly cheese in this recipe, and replace the dried sage with 1tbsp shredded fresh sage, if you happen to have some in your fridge.

Recipe: Four corners tortilla loaf

This cheesy, nutty leek tart is the perfect picnic addition. Serve with a glass of chilled rose wine for the ultimate summertime feast.

Recipe: Leek, Caerphilly and hazelnut tart

No tea party is complete without scones, jam and cream, right? Go all out and make your own for the King's coronation weekend with this straight-forward sultana scone recipe. For those not keen on dried fruit, feel free to leave out the sultanas.

Coronation recipe: Sultana scones

A great easy meal, that you can adapt to vegetables you have leftover in the fridge. For a meaty addition, add some pancetta cubes in with the vegetables before roasting.

Recipe: Savoury clafoutis

Puy lentils are at their best in peak summer and this fresh salad combines them with roasted tomatoes and tangy mustard dressing.

Recipe: Puy lentil salad

We've turned a classic sweet bake into a savoury buttery bread and once you try it you won't be able to stop eating it.

Recipe: Basil and garlic butter babka

These irresistible chocolate cupcakes are so simple to make, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. They're perfect for topping with mini flags, colourful icing and royal-themed decorations.

Coronation recipes: Easy chocolate cupcakes recipes

Super tasty and elegant pies, perfect to pack into a picnic hamper. The miso adds great underlying saltiness and depth, but if you can’t get hold of it you can use 500ml strong vegetable stock instead of the miso water.

Recipe: Individual miso mushroom pies

Named after Queen Victoria, who famously loved cake with her afternoon tea, this jammy sponge is an absolute classic and fit for any royal celebration.

Coronation recipe: The perfect Victoria sponge

This simple side salad uses fresh, multi-coloured courgettes with lemon and basil for an uplifting springtime dish.

Recipe: Shaved courgette salad

The booze in this loaf cake creates the most irresistibly moist texture, while the tonic-infused icing helps strike the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.

Coronation recipe: Gin and pink grapefruit tonic cake

Really show off your patisserie skills and treat your coronation party guests to these fruity choux pastries, filled with crème pâtissière and poached rhubarb, topped with blush pink icing and crushed sweets.

Coronation recipe: Rhubarb and custard éclairs

These traditional sausage rolls are packed with flavour, though if you don't like the sage in the recipe, replace it with chopped fresh parsley or wholegrain mustard.

Coronation recipe: Sausage rolls

For a special occasion like the King's coronation, this classic flavour combination has undergone a special twist. This recipe uses ground cafetière coffee in both the icing and the cake mixture.

Coronation recipe: Coffee and walnut traybake cake

These individual sausage and egg pies transport really well if you're heading to the park to celebrate the coronation. Just don't forget the ketchup!

Recipe: Sausage and egg pie