Gifts for guests. With so many different variations you may now be wondering what actually is a canapé?

These mini Parma ham veggie tarts are so simple to make and taste as good as they look. Make tasty lamb kebabs that are full of flavour with this super simple recipe that's also one of our most popular. These cute bite-size cake pops are perfect for parties. Feast your eyes on these mini food delights and serve your wedding guests some tasty treats to have with a glass of champagne or cocktail. Szechuan pepper chicken with tomato chilli jam –, 13. Your friends are going to be rather impressed with these dainty beetroot and mushroom topped blinis.

Affiliate Policy. Macmillan Coffee Morning: 31 of the best recipes and ideas, Cheat’s goat’s cheese and cranberry tartlets, Crushed potatoes with smoked salmon toppers, Smoked salmon, cottage cheese and rocket rolls, Courgette curls with salmon and cream cheese, British asparagus, broad bean, and mozzarella bruschetta, Things to do with kids: 65 cheap activities to keep children entertained, Child development stages: Ages 0-16 years. Your venue’s serving staff will be wandering between your guests with your chosen platters, and they form the first part of your reception, so they should look and taste great. Get the recipe: Apple doughnuts with apple puree. A summer outdoor wedding could have cool and colourful canapés with pink sparkling wine while a winter wedding reception can give your guests the chance to nibble on hot and spicy delicacies while sipping hot punch or mugs of hot chocolate piled high with fresh cream. Your wedding planning journey starts here. With three different fillings, there will be something for everyone. As they’re only intended as a nibble, perhaps portion them by allocating a certain number to each guest (4-6 is a good place to start) –  that way they’ll be available and hopefully no one will go hungry!

We’ve got loads more great recipe ideas for fun events right here. It’s a good idea to avoid anything too sticky or staining as your guests will be in their finery. Our chicken katsu skewers will be great for your gathering – they’re a fun twist on the popular Japanese dish. They combine lemongrass, ginger, red chilli and of course fish together to make the ultimate canapés. Spinach and goats cheese pastry puffs, 20. Get the recipe: Mexican roasted sweet potato bites. Sep 20, 2018 - A tasteful bite to be served before the ceremony, to keep your guests satisfied and impressed. Get the recipe: Smoked salmon roses on rye toast. Buttery pastry and meaty sausage pieces make these a classic treat with a twist - literally.

From mini burgers and fish and chips to milkshakes and tarts, this mix of sweet and savoury canapés will have you salivating. Inspiration, advice, and all of your wedding etiquette questions answered right this way. We love these tasty crushed pea and bean toasts. Get the recipe: Crispy prawns with sweet chilli dip. From mini burgers and fish and chips to milkshakes and tarts, this mix of sweet and savoury canapés will have you salivating. They only take 30 mins to cook and you can make a batch of 28 in that time. Peppadews stuffed with green olive tapenade & mozzarella –, 32. These delicious Moroccan chickpea cakes are great for home entertaining.

Sprinkle shards of Crunchie bars on top of the chocolate mousse for a simple but impressive finishing touch. Get the recipe: Parma ham and mozzarella bites. Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons –, 27. This Chinese chicken salad is served in adorable takeaway boxes. They're filled with mint, peas and chilli flakes and the toasts can be cut in halves or squares to make them easier to eat with fingers. First up are these mozzarella bites pictured above.

Finish off your canapes with a little sweet treat.

We think that sweet canapes are just as important as savoury and our caramel cream Nutella lollies make ideal finger food. Think savoury bites like Parma ham tarts to pea and prawn crostini to sweet bites, like caramel Nutella lollies. Midnight snacks at a wedding are a brilliant way to keep your guests' energy level up but it's also a fun way to bring out your favourite food that you might not have considered serving during dinner (cheeseburgers? These smoked salmon roses may look fancy but they're actually really easy to make. Have you chosen yet? Spiced lamb skewers with pomegranate tzatziki –, 45. Your wedding menu. For more creative food and drink ideas that your guests will be raving about, check out our A-Z guide.