5 Unique Hors d'oeuvre Trays

Jeanne Benedict
Celebrations Expert

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Spark conversation at your next party by presenting hors d'oeuvres in a unique way. The better food looks the better it tastes, so dress up your appetizers with these presentation ideas:

Here are five unique trays for your hors d'oeuvres that will help your tasty little treats shine.

Tip 1

Wooden Chessboard

Tip 2

Place hors d'oeuvres on a clean chessboard or in shotglasses on the board.

Tip 3

Mirror Tile with Beveled Edges or Marble Tile

Tip 4

Add dazzle to appetizers by serving them on mirror or marble tiles. Make sure tiles are clean and edges are beveled or smooth.

Tip 5

LP RecordOne of my fave ideas, LP records are always a big hit as an appetizer tray.Picture FrameLarge wooden picture frames (@9X13-inches) with a glass insert can be a beautiful way to display hors d'oeuvres. Instead of a picture, put a nice piece of fabric in the frame that matches your party's palette.Won Ton Spoons on White PlatesThis crisp presentation idea is perfect for contemporary affairs. Small Asian dip bowls or sake cups also make a handsome vessel for bite-size bits.

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