Appetizers Archives (2024)

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What are the 7 classifications of appetizers? ›

It identifies 7 main types of appetizers: co*cktail, hors d'oeuvres, canape, relishes/crudite, salads, soup & consommé, and chips & dips. It then discusses 6 common appetizer accompaniments: sauce, dips, condiments, pickles, fruits, and vegetables/prepared vegetables.

Finger foods– are variety of appetizers wherein the only requirement is that you keep everything small enough to be picked up with the fingers and eaten with little mess.

If you're hosting a party of 50, then you can offer 6 to 9 different items. Parties with over 60-75 guests can easily have 9 or more items without over doing it.

Quantity. A good rule of thumb when working with your caterer on just how many hors d'oeuvres to choose is as follows: for 10 – 12 guests a minimum of 5 selections, 25 guests a minimum of 9 selections and for 50 guests, a minimum of 13 selections.

An hors d'oeuvre (/ɔːr ˈdɜːrv(rə)/ or DURV(-rə); French: hors-d'œuvre [ɔʁ dœvʁ]), appetiser or starter is a small dish served before a meal in European cuisine. Some hors d'oeuvres are served cold, others hot.

An appetizer complements the main course and often comes as the first course of a multi-course supper. Appetizers are meant to whet the appetite in advance of the main dishes. As soon as the appetizers are served, guests eagerly anticipate the main course.

Explanation: Fresh Fruits and vegetables are the simplest appetizer.

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If you're offering catered appetizers, plan for about six portions per guest. For a party of 100 guests, this adds up to roughly 600 appetizer portions.

A good rule of thumb for a dinner party, allow for 6 appetizers per person. For a co*cktail party consider making 12 appetizers per person.

You're supposed to eat hors d'oeuvres before a meal begins, versus appetizers, which are considered part of the meal. Then there is the quantity served, with appetizers being served once to a table, versus hors d'oeuvres being served several at a time.

How many finger sandwiches do I need for a party of 30? ›

Plan three to four finger sandwiches per person when serving with a salad as a main dish. If you are incorporating finger sandwiches into an appetizer party menu, you will need one to two of each sandwich per person, depending on the time of day and length of the event.

Many grocery stores offer ready-to-eat meals in a variety of options. You could also bring fresh rolls, cold cuts, cheeses, and potato salad. Drop off a fruit and vegetable platter along with an extra-large sub. Never underestimate the appeal of a warm pizza.

The main content defines and provides examples of 7 common appetizer classifications: co*cktails, hors d'oeuvres, canapés, relishes/crudités, petite salads, chips and dips, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

More than 6 appetizers per person are too many. You don't want to fill your guests' bellies before dinner. Generally, you will need enough for each guest to eat 2 of each type of appetizer you serve. For very large parties, you can lower this to 1.5 servings per person per appetizer.