10 Wedding Appetizers You Need: Sweet & Savoury

October 20, 2023

Wedding appetizers are a great way to set the tone for your reception and get your guests excited for the party ahead.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to wedding appetizers. We’re going to share with you 10 delicious appetiser ideas consisting of both sweet and savoury flavours to serve your guests during cocktail hour.

Sweet

1. MINI TARTS

Mini tarts are easy to eat, making them the perfect finger food for a cocktail hour or reception.

Some interesting flavours you can always go for are:
i. Mixed Berry Tart
ii. Lemon Meringue
iii. Seasalt Chocolate Ganache

2. BABY PAVLOVA

These cute pillowy like little things are baby pavlovas! Perfectly bite sized and simply melts in your mouth.

You can always get various toppings like:

i. Mango Passionfruit

ii. Strawberry & Chocolate

iii. Bannoffee

3. MINI CAKE SQUARES

Whether you like them plain or loaded with frosting, sprinkles, or fruit, mini cake squares are sure to be a hit.

Some exciting flavour to choose from are:

i. Salted Caramel Chocolate

ii. Strawberry Shortcake

4. PANNA COTTA

This creamy and delicious dessert is sure to please everyone at your table. You can top it fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Here are some interesting choice of panna cottas:

i. Coconut Panna Cotta w Berry Coulis

ii. Mango Puree & Toasted Coconut Flakes

5. MINI GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

Mini donuts are fun and can be served in a variety of ways, making them a versatile appetizer option. You can serve them on a platter, or on a donut wall, and you can decorate it to match your wedding theme. Making it a unique addition to your wedding.

Savoury

1. SEARED PRAWN WITH MANGO SALSA

The combination of seared prawn and mango salsa gives a play of flavours like sweet, sour and crisp, making it a delicious and elegant appetiser.

Other canapes that can be served on spoon are such as:

i. Smoked Salmon, Ikura & Kyuri with Cream Cheese

ii. Harissa Prawn Cutlet w Tomato Chutney

2. PANIPURI

Known as a traditional indian snack, its now become a local delight and popular snack, so having it at your wedding will surely get heads turning. You can serve it in individual shot glasses or let your guests assemble it themselves and have some fun.

3. SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE CRACKER

A combination of freshness, crisp and creamy making it an amazing appetiser. This canape can be considered a more premium selection.

You can also swap in other toppings like:

i. Tuna Crostini

ii. Seared Prawn w Mash Avocado

iii. or Assorted dips like Guac, Hummus, Cheese spread

4. SIGNATURE NASI LEMAK IN CUPS

Canapés in cups are a popular choice for parties and events because they are easy to eat and can be filled with a variety of ingredients.

Here are some fun canape in cups for your guests to enjoy at your wedding:

i. Pasta in Cups

ii. Loaded Potato Salad with Egg Chunks

iii. Fish Fingers w Tartar Sauce

5. MICRO BURGERS

Micro burgers: Tiny treats, big on flavour! You can get experimental with your mini burgers by switching the burger buns for brioche buns too.

You can also try out different fillings:

i. Micro Wagyu w Caramelised Onion

ii. Portobello Sliders

iii. Fish Fillets or Shrimp

So whether you’re looking for sweet or savory option, choose a variety of appetizers that are delicious and visually appealing, perhaps even something that goes along with your wedding theme to create an exciting cocktail session.

If you have guests who are vegetarian or vegan, make sure to have some options available for them too.

There you go. we hope this helps!

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