With the festive season out of the way, it’s nice to finally relax and have some more time on our hands. A great way to do this is to arrange a get together with any friends or family that you didn’t get a chance to catch up with in December.
Why not plan a casual gathering with some of your nearest and dearest? The first step when inviting people round your home is to identify what food to serve.
Having a variety of finger foods for events rather than large, portioned meals is usually a good idea as it can save you time and money.
Depending on the number of guests, you might find that you need to hire cooking equipment as well as cutlery and crockery such as big platters or salad bowls.
To help you plan your next get together, we’ve put together a list of our favourite finger foods to give you some party food ideas on what to serve at your next gathering.
Loaded Potato Wedges
Potato wedges are a classic favourite loved by both children and adults. The best part is you can have them loaded with toppings of your choice so you can easily have a broad selection adapted for different dietary requirements.
Some popular options for toppings include cheese and bacon, cheese and chive and tuna but you can get creative with it. Why not try alternatives to cheese for your vegan guests?
Pigs in Blankets
One thing we foodies love about Christmas is the endless supply of pigs in blankets on offer! But who says this form of snack can’t be enjoyed during the rest of the year?
Whether you need to use up leftover pigs in blankets before reaching the use by date or you simply can’t get enough of this party snack, nothing comes close to beating cocktail sausages wrapped in crispy bacon when it comes to finger foods for events.
Pigs in blankets belong on every party food table during the Christmas period and throughout the year.
Garlic Bread Bites
Is there anything better than garlic bread? Yes – small, bite sized garlic breads. Bite sized garlic bread balls are a party classic, that are amazing in taste and also easy to bake in bigger batches.
You can even try adding other ingredients for a variety of different flavours like cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, and more!
To help improve the presentation of your bites, sprinkle some fresh parsley and parmesan on top.
Finger Sandwiches
If you’re looking for a traditional snack suitable for children, fussy eaters, and just about everyone else, make sure you have a variety of finger sandwiches available.
The beauty with this type of snack is that there are endless possibilities for fillings. From classic favourites like ham and cheese, egg mayonnaise, and cheese and onion to less common alternatives like bacon, brie and cranberry, tomato, mozzarella and pesto, and salmon and cream cheese.
Simply choose whichever you like best! Not only this, sandwiches are easy to prepare which makes them one of the best finger foods for events of any size and occasion.
Tempura Prawns
If you’re looking to really get your guests’ taste buds tingling, the not so common party food that is still relatively simple to prepare are tempura prawns. Although it’s name may throw you off, this party food is essentially prawns which are deep-fried in batter so they get a nice golden coloured crust on top.
If you’re looking to hold an event of any size, Top Table Catering Hire has got you covered! Whether you’re in need of catering hire from tables and chairs to crockery and cutlery, please get in touch with our friendly team!