Holiday Starters

Please your family with ready-made apps and easy recipes.

Serve something worthy of a celebration.

Discover a variety of easy, ready to be put out on the table favorites. Pick up pre-made sliders, prepped-in-store produce or antipasto favorites, or pop some of our frozen appetizers in the oven and say they’re homemade (we won’t tell).

Want to make-it-yourself? Take a look at our simple, yet impressive featured recipes. Grab a plate, mix up some drinks and you’re ready to feast!

Uniquely Delicious Bites

We pride ourselves in offering the very best, most delicious foods—especially when it comes to products that are unique to The Fresh Market. From delectable Deli Sliders and gourmet Antipasto items, to heat-and-serve appetizers that are truly extraordinary, our festive selection is versatile and satisfying.

Deli Slider Trays Feeding a crowd? Order ahead and serve fresh sandwiches with zero prep time. Our delicious Deli Slider Trays are made-to-order, so they’re always fresh and sure to please everyone on your guest list. Choose from tantalizing flavor combinations like Turkey and Havarti, BBQ and Coleslaw, Roast Beef with Caramelized Onions and Cuban Sliders.

Antipasto Bar Items Our Olive and Antipasto Bar is the perfect place to spruce up your holiday party menu. Choose from a wide selection of quality imported olives and other antipasto staples. We also have a medley of flavorful items, including Peruvian Sweety Peppers and buttery Castelvetrano Olives.

Best Bar Snacks Your guests will want something to munch on while they sip and socialize. Stock up on our sweet and savory snacks, including seasonal, candy-coated almonds, mouthwatering cheese straws and Holiday Sampler Trays with nuts and snack mixes, or try something new like our Everything Bagel Cashews.

Pre-Cut Produce There’s no need to slice and dice your fruits and veggies. We’ve done the work for you with our fresh, pre-cut produce. Pick up celery, carrots, fresh fruit and more for crudité and fruit platters. All you have to do is pair, plate and serve!

The Fresh Market Frozen Appetizers

Our delectable bite-sized appetizers are a quick and simple way to impress your guests. Each item is handcrafted with the finest ingredients, perfect for mingling before dinner or at a cocktail party. Best of all, they're easy to bake, serve and enjoy!

Choose from a variety of apps suited for every palate. Our creamy, flaky Fig & Ginger Brie Rolls and Trio Quiche Collection are sure to please the cheese-lovers at your gathering. For meat-eaters, opt for Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon, Parmesan Franks with Everything Seasoning or filling Dijon Fancy Franks. If you’re looking for apps to satisfy carnivores and vegetarians alike, our Caramelized Onion & Cheese Puffs are a delicious choice, along with equally sensational bite-sized Spanakopita.

Featured Favorites

Some of our favorite items require the least amount of effort. These elegant, shareable starters are easy to prepare in no time at all. Plus, they’re versatile enough to play well with a number of accoutrements, and are happy on a cheese board, too.

Take and Bake Brie These convenient appetizers are made with creamy Brie cheese topped with sweet, tangy fruit jams and crunchy nuts. Each one is wrapped in buttery, flaky puff pastry. Perfectly melted and smooth with a lovely sweet-and-salty balance of flavor, all you have to do is put the prepared Brie in the oven and take all the credit for a truly irresistible dish!

The Fresh Market Cheese Straws Need an effortless, elegant snack for your guests? Our Cheese Straws are a savory southern delicacy. Try Classic Cheddar and White Cheddar Parmesan. Both flavors are delicious on their own or served alongside your favorite seasonal cocktails.

Fromage d'Affinois This luscious, soft-ripened French cheese is in the double-crème category. Its flavors are sweet and mild, with a light freshness that distinguishes it from Brie. Fromage d’Affinois pairs beautifully with a number of accoutrements, from fresh figs and honey to Marcona almonds, candied nuts, salame di Parma or any white wine.

Homemade Apps in a Snap

Need a quick and impressive appetizer? Try our mouthwatering recipe for Cheese and Fig Bites. Simply roll out puff pastry, cut it into rounds, top it with a mixture of fig jam, Cambozola cheese and sweet Honeycrisp apples and bake to perfection! Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for a beautiful and aromatic presentation. Want to see the process for yourself? Watch our video to see this recipe up close and personal!

Be sure to try our other featured recipes below for super-simple starters. Each one is ready in 20 minutes or less, so you can start the party sooner without having to wait for dishes to finish cooking. For an anytime favorite, try Blueberry Chutney over Brie with your favorite crackers or Parmesan Thyme Crisps. If you’re in the mood for seafood, our Smoked Salmon Dip is savory and satisfying.

blueberry chutney
Blueberry Chutney over Brie
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Parmesan Thyme Crisps
Parmesan Thyme Crisps
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked Salmon Dip
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