Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Menu

I’ve done all the homework for you: impress Mom this year with a few simple, step by step recipes on this Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu that’s incredibly impressive, yet simple. The best part is, she’ll never know!
If you want to give your mom a gift that she’ll always remember, I can (almost) guarantee that it would be something that you do for her, and not a tangible gift that you hand to her.
Check out my Italian brunch menu ideas, too!

Although most of my recipes are quite simple and all have step by step photos, I’ve chosen a menu which I think would be lovely for any mother (who isn’t on a special diet). Let me know what you think!
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Menu
French Toast with Orange Sauce
If mom’s not a maple syrup fan, then this is for her! An added crunch from a sugary crust makes this a super delicious option for a breakfast buffet!

Soft Boiled Eggs and Soldiers
A treat at any age! Soft boil eggs, and keep them warm in a basket wrapped in a tea towel for the brunch table. And why not gift mom her own special egg cups, too!

Bacon and Potato Frittata
One of the tastiest frittatas mom will ever try! Serve with Prosecco to add that special Mother’s Day touch.

Assorted Pinwheel Sandwiches
Something for every mother; choose from Caprese (tomato, basil and mozzarella), ham, butter and lettuce, club or ham and cheese, these pinwheel sandwiches are always a crowd pleaser, especially for a buffet menu.

Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Appetizer
So easy, a child can make these. Just assemble and serve!

Tuna Sandwich Recipe with Croissants
If mom is a tuna fan, these will be her favorite brunch option! Be sure to find proper butter croissants, if you can.

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Make ahead casserole that’s perfect for brunch! The flavor of the soufflé style potatoes with mozzarella and Parmigiano cheeses, ham, and crunchy breadcrumb topping is beyond words!

Tuna, Egg and Tomato Salad
A Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu has to include some sort of salad, right? This one ticks all the boxes for brunch!

Pineapple Dream Dessert
These super easy, no bake treats are so simple! Add a splash of mum’s favorite liqueur to make it even more delicious!

Mimosa Cake
This is a little more time consuming, but definitely a show stopper! Mimosa cake is a yellow layer cake with more cake cubes adorning the top and sides for a unique dessert that’s perfect for Mother’s Day!

Vanilla Panna Cotta
Creamy and delicious, this is another recipe which can be made in advance.

Orange Olive Oil Cake
A citrusy cake which includes the rind of the orange as well as the pulp and juice, mom will want this cake on repeat after tasting a slice!

Flourless Chocolate Torte
If chocolate is mom’s weakness, this flourless chocolate cake NEEDS to be on the Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu! It’s decadent, and so delicious, it will make her day!

Feel free to look at my other recipes for more options and to cater to your own mother’s tastes and favorite foods.
You can just click on RECIPES and see the gallery of photos along with a menu to narrow your choices. For example, look for main dishes (under course), and then choose vegetarian (under diet) to filter to all my vegetarian main dishes. Or choose Italian (under cuisine) and then choose cakes and pies (under type) to see all my Italian cake and pie recipes.
Another option is to use the search bar to look for specific recipes.
Enjoy your Mother’s Day with your mother, and if you’re a mom/mum, yourself:
HAPPIEST OF MOTHER’S DAYS TO YOU!
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Many thanks for the fun menu. Dan and I will have some fun cooking tomorrow. Happy Mother’s Day to you and your Mom.
Thanks, Pauline!
Happy Mother’s Day to you and your mom.
She looks fantastic and so happy.
Hold her dear and treasure the precious moments.
It’ll be the first Mother’s Day without my mom and my mother in law, as we lost both of them within 2 months of each other.
I’ll be making a pasta dish in their honour tomorrow.
Enjoy the special day.
Luisa from Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Oh I am sooo sorry, that’s really hard, Luisa! Big hugs from CA. Happy belated mother’s day to you, too; I was in Germany on Mother’s Day, so I’m just seeing this now. xx
What a fun menu! Happy Mothers Day to you, and to your mum! You look so much like her!
So funny, I don’t see it, but everyone says it!
Happy Mother’s Day! Everything looks so delicious as always.
Thank you so much, Cathy!
Wishing YOU the best Mother’s Day ever this weekend, Christina, and so happy to know you’re with your Mum. What a gorgeous photo of her. She looks fabulous. Must be the cooking …
Thanks for the delicious ideas – Lucie will adore this Affogato since she’s crazy about coffee and am sure she’ll love “making it for Mother’s Day” …
Thank you, Jill! Hope you have a lovely day too, even though yours has passed! :)