The Frank Dale guide to serving savoury canapés

Sep, 2024

We’ve come up with a handy Frank Dale guide to serving savoury canapés to help caterers plan an event.

Food is a key part of many occasions, whether it’s a wedding, an award ceremony, a business event, or a wake. And very often, a menu starts with savoury canapés.

Frank Dale supplies a range of products that are ideal for food service operators who are serving savoury canapés…. from mini pies, quiches and smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels to mini Yorkshire puds, cheese and bacon bites and crostinis.

How many canapés to serve?

One of the first questions is how many canapés to allow per person when catering for an event?

This will generally depend on the function and how long it lasts. More savoury canapés are generally needed for drinks receptions – perhaps four to six per person for a one-hour event – and fewer if the reception is preceding a dinner, in which case four should be sufficient.

If a drinks reception is running for longer, allow for two to three canapés per person, per hour after the initial hour.

Thaw and serve or heat and eat savoury canapés are super convenient to have in stock, as this helps avoid unnecessary waste and cost. Simply thaw according to demand. Frozen canapés really are your friend!

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Don’t forget your plant-based customers

With a growing number of people avoiding or cutting down on meat and dairy products, it’s important to offer a selection of plant-based savoury canapés.

Choose savoury plant-based bites that taste so good they will appeal to all guests, not just those with dietary requirements.

The Frank Dale mini plant-based quiches are visually stunning and delicious to eat. Comprising pea, broccoli and mint quiche and tomato, red pepper and basil quiche, both in parsley pastry, the plant-based selection is super convenient to serve.

Choose appropriate platters

When serving savoury canapés, think about the platters that they will be placed on. You want to show each individual piece at its very best.

Add suitable decorations to platters to fit in with the colour schemes of the event. Seasonal options for events in spring, summer, autumn and winter are the perfect choice too.

We hope the Frank Dale guide to serving savoury canapés helps your event get off to a great start. Browse our range to find out more about our savoury canapés for the foodservice and catering sector.

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