How many Canapés will I need?
This is always the first question and it depends on:
- the length of your event
- the time of day
- the number of guests
- the mix of guests – men tend to eat more, children less
- the format of the event – are Canapés the only food or do they precede a sit down dinner or buffet?
- the amount of alcohol being served
However the general rule of thumb is 5-6 Canapés per head for the first hour and then 3-4 per hour thereafter.
How many different types should I choose?
If you are having 6 Canapés per person then choose 6 different ones. If you are having 9 choose 9 different ones.
How do I choose a good menu of Canapés?
We are very happy to advise you but try to choose a mix of meat based, fish based and vegetarian Canapés. There is a selection of Canapés that contain meat that can very easily be adapted to be vegetarian. If you know your party will include a lot of vegetarians then simply adapt your choices. If your Canapés are pre-ceding other food then just choose savoury. If your event is a drinks reception or a party without any other food choose about two thirds savoury and one third sweet.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies
If you know you have guests with specific dietary requirements then let us know and we will come up with some Canapés to suit their diet. We have a full written list of ingredients including allergens for all of the Canapés we make. This is available on request. Many are gluten free or can be made with gluten free ingredients - just ask. And we can easily provide a selection of vegan Canapés - again just ask.
Who will serve the Canapés at my event or party?
We can - if you would like us to. Some of the Canapés for events are best served warm and require some last minute assembly so we would need some kitchen or worktop space. We would come and see you prior to the event to look at the space available and let you know how much kitchen or other space we would need – we are fairly used to working in small spaces and can be very discrete.
Service costs depend upon the length of your party, the venue, the number of Canapés you have, the location, and importantly, the number of guests. This determines how many waiting staff we need. All of this can be discussed and a fee would be agreed prior to your event.
If your party or event is quite informal and you would like to lay your Canapés out buffet style or would like to serve your guests yourself then we might like to come to your venue a couple of hours or so before the party to finish the Canapés off. This is so they are at their best and freshest when you eat them - some don't travel well or may spoil slightly if prepared too far in advance. We are very happy to do this while you get ready for your party and will be gone before your guests arrive. Again we would agree a fee for this in advance.
Can I sample some Canapés to help me choose?
Yes of course. We would be delighted to bring you a selection of Canapés to try in advance of your event. We would pass on a small charge for this of £25 to cover time and ingredients with your final invoice.
How do I pay?
For large events we ask for a 20% deposit on booking to save the date. The balance is then due a week or 2 before the event. For small orders and Canape Boxes we will invoice you a few days ahead of collection/delivery for online payment.
Pricing & Quantities - some examples.
2 hour Drinks Party for 50
Big Birthday Party for 75 - 4 hours
Big Birthday Party for 75 - 4 hours
8 Canapés each - £7 per head
plus c£150 service
Big Birthday Party for 75 - 4 hours
Big Birthday Party for 75 - 4 hours
Big Birthday Party for 75 - 4 hours
Canapés throughout - 16 each £13 a head
plus c£250 service
Set the scene - 5 Canapés each for first hour £4 a head plus c£100 service
3 hour Garden Party for 40
Big Birthday Party for 75 - 4 hours
3 hour Garden Party for 40
12 Canapés each £10 a head
plus c£150 service