All About Hors D'oeuvres
Guide to Hors D'oeuvres - How many will you need?
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2-4 pieces per person, 30-60 minutes before dinner, cocktail hour
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5-6 pieces per person, 1.5-2 hour event, preceding dinner time
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8-10 pieces per person, 2-4 hours event, heavy hors d’oeuvres
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12-15 pieces per person 4+ hour event, dinner replacement
When to Choose Hors D'oeuvres
Venue matters – hors d’oeuvres menus are equipment and kitchen sensitive. More so than the traditional buffet or plated dinner, hors d’oeuvres may require ovens, fryers and grills. If your menu needs all three, the cost to rent equipment adds up! And if an outdoor kitchen must be created for your event, it’s likely you’ll also need a tent, lighting, and then heating and side walls in the cooler months.
Hors d’oeuvres parties are absolutely great for mixers, networking and open houses - especially if you want to encourage movement at your event, or perhaps there is not enough seating for all
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Hors d'oeuvres are a great option, but they are are not necessarily cheaper than a full meal. If the budget fits, go for it!
Hors D'oeuvres Menu
Artisan
Crostinis with melted gruyere and bacon jam
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Fried cheese raviolis served with pesto and lemon cream sauce
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Baked brie cups filled with brie, raspberry sauce & shaved almonds
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Artisan cheese board with gourmet cheeses, chutney and charcuterie
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Pancetta wrapped apple and manchego cheese skewers drizzled with sweet balsamic syrup
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Mini Italian kebobs with cherry tomatoes, salami, tortellini, mozzarella and sweet basil oil
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Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese.
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Oceanic
Bacon wrapped prawns with orange-maple glaze
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Shrimp cocktail with lemon pepper aioli and cocktail sauce
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Mini salmon sliders with lemon and chive aioli
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Tiger prawns platter in a lemon, red onion and caper marinade
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Grilled salmon skewers with sweet chili oil sauce, cilantro and sesame seeds
Cucumber cups with smoked salmon mousse and garnished with chives
Hearty
Street tacos with smoky chicken, avocado, cotija cheese and tomatillo salsa
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Grilled chicken and cherry tomato skewers with pesto sauce
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Grilled Hangar steak skewers with chimichurri sauce
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Chicken Caesar lettuce wraps with cherry tomatoes, croutons, shaved parmesan and house made dressing
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Chicken wings & drumsticks with chipotle mango sauce
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Flatbread with roasted pears, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, arugula and drizzled with balsamic syrup
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Flatbread with peaches, crispy proscuitto, goat cheese, micro greens and rosemary oil
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Pulled pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls with smoky coleslaw
Fresh
Spring lasagna roll ups filled with artichoke puree, parmesan cheese and lemon cream sauce
Crudité platter with fresh vegetables and creamy chive and dill dip
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Crudité platter with pita and muhammara (Syrian red pepper dip)
Caprese platter with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic syrup
Crostinis with smashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, red pepper sauce and cotija cheese
Mini grilled cheese sandwiches with melted brie, apple slices and fig jam
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