![]() ![]() This is a question that everyone asks: how many hors d’oeuvres should I serve? The answer-it’s all about the amount of time you’ll be serving them, if they’re combined with other food options for the evening, and how many guests you expect. Ensuring you have red and white meat options, seafood options, vegetarian and vegan options along with gluten-free and dairy-free options is typically a good place to start when planning your hors d’oeuvres selection. Our team is expert at crafting menus that ensure everyone will enjoy a few of the hors d’oeuvres selections. You won’t want to create a menu that incorporates six beef hors d’oeuvres and just one vegetarian option. Just as if you were planning a buffet or plated meal option, you’re going to want to ensure that there is a selection that caters to all guests’ preferences and food allergies. However, don’t fret-these are all details our Crave Catering team will work out with you for your ideal event. For that reason, you may have to select simpler options if the venue selected doesn’t have the appropriate means or space to prepare the food. One thing to consider when selecting hors d’oeuvres is that many require preparation that is slightly more complicated and could require more equipment on site. ![]() If it’s a large celebration like a wedding, awards dinner, gala or holiday party, check out some of our partner venues to peruse and get an idea of what type of venue may be the best fit for your event. For many that want to incorporate the celebration into the workday, they’ll get a catered cocktail hour brought right to the office for a little office happy hour with simple hors d’oeuvres. ![]() From the office to a specialty venue, there are so many options in a city like Austin to host your event. Hors d’oeuvres are appropriate for celebrations in any location. Therefore, we utilize the guest count for accurate planning to ensure that you’re ordering the perfect amount for you and your guests to enjoy. In terms of hors d’oeuvres, the number ordered typically directly corresponds to a number of pieces per person. Guest count is critical when it comes to successful catering and event planning. Luckily, our Crave Catering team is expert in crafting events that are enhanced by the addition of hors d’oeuvres, and they can guide you through the planning and all you need to know about incorporating hors d’oeuvres into your next catered event. To many, catering with hors d’oeuvres can become slightly overwhelming, as it’s slightly more complex than something like a simple sit-down meal. What to Consider When Catering Hors d’oeuvres Whether it’s plated hors d’oeuvres that are spread around your home during an intimate family holiday celebration or passed hors d’oeuvres at the company holiday party, the small bites are a perfect way to get people nibbling while they indulge in a holiday specialty cocktail. So many holiday parties are centered around festive hors d’oeuvres. When celebrating a milestone event like an awards dinner or retirement salute, people are going to want to spend time talking with other guests and catching up with friends, which is why starting the evening with hors d’oeuvres is ideal. They’re crafted to be eaten standing up, moving around, while chatting-all in a way that they’re not messy and don’t require extensive silverware or special plating. One thing that hors d’oeuvres are truly made for is mingling. Don’t worry-we always make sure the couple has their own selection of hors d’oeuvres so they don’t miss out. With plentiful hors d’oeuvres and cocktails flowing, the couple can sneak away for those special moments while the guests enjoy. Many couples use cocktail hour as a time to finish up their photos and share a quiet moment together before the party gets started. Either way, they’re always a beloved part of any celebration, especially for those who love to sample a little bit of everything. ![]() In many cases they are a nibble before the main event, or in some cases you can craft an entire meal serving heavy hors d’oeuvres paired with a few stations. From the way they’re served to the flavors they boast, the options are truly limitless. Hors d’oeuvres are versatile in so many ways. Lisa Hause Photography Why Cater Hors d’oeuvres Our goal is always to delight your guests the moment they arrive and set the tone for an elevated event experience. At Crave Catering, we love crafting distinctive, innovative hors d’oeuvres that combine fresh ingredients and complex flavors. When you are an attendee at an event like a wedding or fundraising dinner, what’s the first thing you get excited about when you walk through the door? For most people, it’s the delightful bite-sized morsels that kick off most celebrations: the hors d’oeuvres. ![]()
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