Podium plates

For your guests, create eats worthy of a medal.

Easy nibbles
Organise five ceramic bowls on a platter as the Olympic rings. Fill them with dips and spreads such as guacamole, cheese sauce, hummus, salsa, and the classic Kiwi onion dip. Surround the bowls with a mix of healthy and indulgent eats. These could be carrots, celery, and capsicum sticks, plus pretzels, chips and crackers of your choice, a selection of meat, and a French baguette to stick to the theme.

A bigger meal
For a more filling snack, look to French-inspired cuisine. The croissant is as much of an icon in France as the Olympics is to sport. With a croissant bar, guests can help themselves and craft a customised croissant in between events, races, and games as they wish. Crisp, flaky, and golden brown, with a punch of butter and a hint of sweet, these delicious morsels are wonderful for an Olympic viewing party, especially if you are hosting at breakfast time.

For those with a sweet tooth, offer toppings such as chocolate spread, jams, cream, and butter, while ham, salami, spinach, tomato, and a selection of cheeses work well for savoury options. If you have the time and energy, fry up some eggs too. Make sure the croissants are warm, and you have provided enough cutlery to serve and enjoy. From the French-born Magimix, this delicious salmon quiche is a crowd-pleaser. The ease of the blender makes for stress-free, easily preparable eats. Filled with flavour, this quiche is soft and creamy and works well for lunch or dinner hosting parties. Find the recipe at magimix.com.au or create your own Olympic-inspired interpretation.