Alternative Brunch Feast Collection

A collection of alternative Brunch recipes to make a gorgeous alternative Brunch Feast. This menu provides a mix of prep-ahead and on-the-day recipes for a fresh menu with minimal stress. Here you can adjust the portion sizes for each recipe, print a comprehensive shopping list and calculate the total nutrition facts.

Host an Alternative Bunch Feast

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Alternative Bunch Feast Recipes

This is my suggested collection of recipes which provide a nicely rounded meal. Some items can be largely prepared or cooked in advance and some, like the eggs need to be prepared last minute.

Chilli and Oregano Soda Bread (No Buttermilk)

My Chilli and Oregano Soda Bread is ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes. With a glorious texture, this no-knead bread contains no yeast, requires no buttermilk and uses store cupboard ingredients. Its the perfect emergency loaf. 

How to Prepare Avocado

My How to Prepare Avocado guide is my cop out way of not calling avocado toast a recipe! My step-by-step guide shows you how to cut and remove avocado flesh quickly and easily before mashing with lemon and salt. Ready to go in 3 minutes!

Asparagus with Poached Eggs & Prosciutto

My Asparagus with Poached Eggs & Prosciutto is the simplest 10 minute meal. Fry the asparagus in butter, poach a couple of eggs and put some prosciutto on a plate for an instant lunch or lovely brunch. Celebrate these three simple ingredients and give it a try!

I would look to serve the bread, avocado, eggs, asparagus, and prosciutto all as one dish.

Setting the individual elements out in dishes on the table for everyone to help themselves would be a nice idea, otherwise you can dish up in the kitchen.

Bacon & Cheese Wraps with Puff Pastry

These super simple Bacon & Cheese Wraps with Puff Pastry are a homemade version of the cheesy bacon turnovers usually found in sad garages or Greggs. Often found overcooked and dried out, these far superior light and flaky homemade pastries are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

Pastries could be served alongside the main savoury dishes to provide another texture. They can also be prepared well in advance.

Scotch Pancakes (Drop Scones)

Scotch Pancakes or ‘Drop Scones’ are seriously overlooked and chronically underestimated. Denser than their American cousins and smaller and thicker than their British and European equivalents, they’re as good doused in maple syrup as they are slathered in salty butter and eaten like toast.

Peach Compote with Ginger & Bourbon

My Peach Compote with Ginger & Bourbon recipe combines three of my favourite flavours into a super simple sauce which is incredibly versatile. Perfect whether served with pancakes, a simple sponge or just added to vanilla ice cream. Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes to make.

I would look to serve the pancakes and compote as a separate second course.

I like to also serve plain yoghurt and some maple syrup alongside my pancakes and compote. A fruit bowl or small fruit salad would also be a nice accompaniment.

Drinks for Brunch Feasts

Check out my dedicated post all about Brunch Drinks.

I’ve given you loads of ideas of hot, cold, soft and alcoholic drinks to serve with your alternative brunch feast. And I’ve made some suggestions on how to serve them too. Don’t forget to pop the kettle on!

Looking for Other Brunch Collections?

This collection is designed to be a mix of prep-ahead and on-the-day recipes.

But I have also put together collections which can almost wholly be made in advance and a fully vegetarian menu. Check them out now!

Everyday Brunch Feasts

Whats more, I’ve put together a selection of brunch menus which don’t require you to have any friends! They’re smaller menus perfect for 1 or 2 people. But they can also be easily scaled up to feed more people in a slightly simpler way.

Still Have Questions?

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The checklist includes worksheets to help you plan your guest list, the final menu, and everything you need to serve the feast. It also includes timelines and checklists for preparing the food in advance, preparing the table and food serving area, and hosting on the day. Plus it includes a bonus shopping list!

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