Buckinghamshire-Based Catering Services
Canapés
CanapĂ©s are small, bite-sized portions of food that are easy to eat while standing and socializing. CanapĂ©s are a popular choice for events such as corporate functions, weddings, cocktail parties, and other gatherings where guests may be mingling before a larger meal or during a drinks reception. CanapĂ©s are a type of hors d’oeuvre, usually with a bread, cracker, pastry, or similar base. This makes them ideal finger food for eating whilst standing and socialising. We also serve some items on skewers.
Canapés Menu
Here is a selection of our most popular canapés. If there are any particular canapés that you would like at your event, please just ask.
– Mini Prawn Poppadoms –
Sweet chilli-flavoured king prawns served on a bed of lettuce & mini poppadom.
– Prawn Tikka Bites –
Tikka masala spiced prawns, mango chutney & natural yoghurt, served on mini naans.
–Â Mini Beefy Yorkshires –
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with horseradish crème fraîche and roast sirloin.
– Smoked Salmon Blinis –
Blinis topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
– Honey & Mustard Cocktail Sausages –
Mini Cumberland sausages glazed with a honey & mustard sauce.
– Mini Prawn Cocktails –
Prawns in Marie Rose sauce, lettuce and king prawn garnish.
Served in either mini cocktail glasses, with tiny spoons, or on little gem lettuce leaves.
– Yakitori Skewers –
Grilled free-range chicken marinated overnight and cooked in a sweet, sticky soy sauce, garnished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
– Chorizo & Prawn Skewers with Lemon Dip –
Chorizo and spiced king prawns, presented on skewers, served with a fresh lemon dipping sauce.
– Mini Lamb Kofta Skewers –
Lightly spiced lamb skewer served with a cucumber raita
– Crostini with Avocado, Pea, Mint & Feta (V) –
Homemade crostini topped with crushed avocado, peas, and mint. Garnished with crumbled feta.
– Bruschetta CanapĂ©s (V) –
Baked brioche triangles, topped with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, shallots, and artichokes, flavoured with a selection of herbs.
– Sweet Potato & Caramelised Onion Rolls (V) –
A lightly spiced, vegetarian alternative to sausage rolls. Vegan-friendly pastry is also available.
– Chill, Maple & Ginger Glazed Vegan Sausages (V) –
Plant-based mini sausages with a sweet and zingy flavoursome glaze.
If you require more vegetarian or vegan options then please just call us. The menu above is a guide to our most common canapĂ©s.Â
Many of our canapés are either gluten-free as standard or can be made with gluten-free alternatives. Please call us to discuss any dietary requirements.
Prices from ÂŁ10-12 per head
Includes high-grade eco-friendly plates and napkins.
How Many Canapés Should I Serve?
This is a question that we get asked a lot. The number of canapés to serve for each guest depends on the type and the duration of your event and whether other food is being served. Sometimes canapés are served as appetizers during the first hour or so of a party. At other times they are used as a starter-substitute. If there is no substantial meal as part of the event then you should consider having higher quantities of canapés per person. We provide some fairly typical guidelines below.
3-4 canapés per person if you will be having a 3-course meal.
5-6 canapés per person if you will be having a 2-course meal.
8-10 canapés per person if you are having a canapés party with no planned substantial meal to follow.
For longer duration events, with no meal, we would recommend 12, or more, canapés per person.
With regards to how many different types of canapĂ©s you should offer your guests, it is essential to have a variety of options to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, particularly if there is no meal later on.Â
Certain canapés are very popular and you may wish to have more of one type than another. If you know your guests and their preferences you can adjust the quantities based on your particular circumstances. If in doubt, you can consult with us to help ensure the appropriate amount of food will be available for your event.
Please view our Catering FAQ page where we cover many of the things that people wonder about before giving us a call. However, we love to talk and help make your event run smoothly and as hassle-free as possible, so give us a call on the numbers below.
Call us on 07717 326 077 or 0791 856 608 to discuss your event and book your canapés catering.
