Creating a unique catering experience is a important factor when hosting a cocktail catering event. The right choice of foods needs to not only compliment what people are drinking but also, enhance the party atmosphere, and ensure the guests leave with a lasting impression.
Here’s our guide to the best Canapés for a cocktail catering event
1. Canapés and Finger Foods
Canapés and finger foods are a given for cocktail catering events, because they offer a great variety of small, easy-to-eat bites. Ranging from the classic options like bruschetta and mini sliders to the more sophisticated choices like Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill mini bagels and Chargrilled haloumi skewers with honey, lime and smoked paprika. The key is to provide a diverse range that caters to different tastes and dietary preferences.
2. Cheese Canapés
A well-curated cheese canape is also a timeless addition to any cocktail catering event. The combination of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, home-made relishes and seasonal fruits provides a visually appealing and palate-pleasing option for guests to nibble on while sipping their cocktails. Some of the cheese canapés we have on offer are; Pesto goat cheese tarts with homemade tomato relish, Gippsland Jindi blue cheese shortbread with walnut and quince paste and San Danielle prosciutto with fig, pecan and Tarago River blue cheese. All unique to our company.
3. Miniature Desserts
Satisfy your sweet cravings with a tasty assortment of miniature desserts. Including bite-sized assorted macaroons and a selection of gluten and dairy free canape desserts and petit fours. Our miniature desserts allow guests to indulge in a variety of sweet treats without feeling guilty, whilst enjoying their cocktail experience.
4. Seafood Delights
For a touch of luxury, we incorporate seafood canapés into our cocktail catering menu. For example; Prawn, lemongrass and ginger and chilli wonton, Thai fish skewers, and Chilli lime barramundi tartlets with coriander pesto to add a sophisticated flair, complementing your cocktails with their fresh and indulgent flavours.
5. Vegetarian Treats
We cater for all types of diets including vegetarian. Some of our exclusive options include; Chargrilled haloumi skewers with honey, lime and smoked paprika, Mushroom Arancini with roasted garlic aioli, Mini veggie burger with chutney and cheddar and our Pumpkin, boccocini and walnut tarts.
6. Hot and Cold Canapés
We have a wide range of hot and cold canapés to choose from. With meat or without. From our hot canape range; we offer Mini Wagyu beef burgers with house made tomato chutney and cheddar, Moroccan spiced lamb Kofta with North African spiced yoghurt, Oven baked lamb Samosa, Chicken, and leek and mushroom gourmet pie.
Some of our cold canapés include; Tender beef fillet on a chive polenta disc with salsa verde and roast vegetables, Vietnamese rice paper rolls with bbq pork, Chat Marsala chicken tart with yoghurt and mango chutney and much more.
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By incorporating a mixture of canapés, including meat, vegetarian, seafood and desserts you are providing a great range for your guests to suit all dietary options. This will help create an successful and unforgettable event.