Finger food is a quick and easy way to feed guests at a party or drinks reception without having to prepare lavish and extravagant meals. Finger food is often associated with kids' parties, but by simply calling the food hors d’oeuvres, canapes or small appetizers you'll instantly give it a more ‘adult’ appeal.
If you are having a casual party for adults, then miniature versions of favourite foods make great snacks. Try making mini-burgers, about the size of meatballs, and serving them in a small bun with a slice of cheese and a few slices of caramelized onions.
Mini hot-dogs can also be made easily, either individually or just using sliced-up portions of larger ones. Small sandwiches, alongside nibbles on cocktail sticks, such as olives or cheese, are great finger foods.
For a more formal party, it is easy to make finger food ‘posh’ and as simple or as complex as you like. Kebabs look impressive and can actually be very simple to do.
Make a variety with different combinations of meat and vegetables for a colourful and well-presented dish. Serve them with a mix of flatbreads and pitta breads, and fill the table with crudités and dips that can all be combined together.
The confident cook can try making a more complex range of party finger food. Asparagus wrapped in ham and filo pastry, stuffed peppers, sausage rolls and sushi can all be home-made for a real party treat.
Don’t forget about dessert. An easy and fun option for an adult party is to display an array of chopped fruit, nuts and biscuits, and serve them alongside a huge chocolate fondue.
Guests can choose their own food to dip into the chocolate, and it’s a dessert that always makes a good talking point.
For more complex dishes, try making miniature versions of classics such as cheesecake, tarts, cupcakes and turnovers.
If you are having a casual party for adults, then miniature versions of favourite foods make great snacks. Try making mini-burgers, about the size of meatballs, and serving them in a small bun with a slice of cheese and a few slices of caramelized onions.
Mini hot-dogs can also be made easily, either individually or just using sliced-up portions of larger ones. Small sandwiches, alongside nibbles on cocktail sticks, such as olives or cheese, are great finger foods.
For a more formal party, it is easy to make finger food ‘posh’ and as simple or as complex as you like. Kebabs look impressive and can actually be very simple to do.
Make a variety with different combinations of meat and vegetables for a colourful and well-presented dish. Serve them with a mix of flatbreads and pitta breads, and fill the table with crudités and dips that can all be combined together.
The confident cook can try making a more complex range of party finger food. Asparagus wrapped in ham and filo pastry, stuffed peppers, sausage rolls and sushi can all be home-made for a real party treat.
Don’t forget about dessert. An easy and fun option for an adult party is to display an array of chopped fruit, nuts and biscuits, and serve them alongside a huge chocolate fondue.
Guests can choose their own food to dip into the chocolate, and it’s a dessert that always makes a good talking point.
For more complex dishes, try making miniature versions of classics such as cheesecake, tarts, cupcakes and turnovers.
