Signature Hors d’oeuvres: Unique Ways to Serve Classic Appetizers

By Andrea Correale

Stunning Presentaion of Hors d'oeuvres

You can host a party that looks like a professionally catered event and it’s easier than you think! We’re going to teach you how. With our help, you will be confident that you are engaging your guests in an elegant, organized setting while still keeping it simple.

Expert Tips

It’s all about presentation as you plan your menu and gather ingredients
Focus on foods that your guests can eat with grace and ease, while they walk around and mingle
Use Mini-forks and Spoons For Style and Function

Tomoato Basil Motzarella on Mini Forks

Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella

Both delicious and healthy, Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil is a classic, but can be made to look extraordinary when served on miniature seafood forks.

Serving form and function, the mini forks provide just a bite-ful of this Mediterranean favorite.

Building Tomato Basil Motzarella

How to Serve Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella on Mini Forks

Cut grape tomatoes in half
Cut rounds out of fresh buffalo mozzarella the same circumference as the tomatoes
Top each round of mozzarella with basil pesto
Build a bit sized version of this favorite by sticking one tomato half on a cocktail fork, then adding the mozzarella and basil and topping with the top half of the tomatoes
Drizzle with some olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

Coconut Chicken with Grilled Pineapple on Spoons

Coconut Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

Prepare your favorite version of Coconut Chicken and add some freshly grilled pineapple for a tart addition.
Serve a bit of Coconut Chicken and Pineapple on small cocktail spoons
Line a tray with shaved coconut
Lay the spoons of Chicken on top of the coconut for an elegant serving
Guests can simply pick up one spoonful at a time to enjoy

Shrimp Cocktail with Snow Peas

Take classic shrimp cocktail, wrap each shrimp with a snow pea and serve on cocktail forks. Guest will enjoy getting the perfect amount one bite at a time.

For a Special Presentation When Serving with Mini Forks and Spoons:

Cover floral oasis with fresh flowers, making sure to push the stem all the way

Choose flowers that contrast in color to your food so the hors d’oeuvres are showcased to your guests

Individual Crudite

Crudité

Crudité is a must at any party. Make it party friendly by serving individual servings in glass votive candle holders or shot glasses instead of on a large platter.

Fill the bottom of each holder with a ½ teaspoon of a flavorful dip
Add a celery stalk, a carrot, broccoli or any of your other favorite crunchy vegetables.

Guests will comfortably taste the offerings and will easily be able to help themselves.