What Are Canapés?
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pés are small, elegant bites that serve as the perfect mini starter. Each one sits on a base like toast, bread, or vegetables and is topped with savoury or sweet ingredients. You can think of them as tiny bursts of flavour designed for a single bite. Because they are beautifully presented and easy to eat without cutlery, canapés work wonderfully for parties, drinks receptions, and special events.
What Goes Well with Champagne?
Champagne pairs exceptionally well with refined, flavourful canapés. For example, fish-based options, such as smoked salmon, caviar, or prawns on delicate blinis, create a light and luxurious combination. These canapés perfectly complement the crisp, bubbly nature of champagne and choose the best canapes for your next event
For those who enjoy meat, brioche canapés with rich foie gras or organic duck terrine on bamboo skewers offer indulgent and satisfying options.
Furthermore, we ensure vegan and vegetarian guests feel equally catered to. Popular choices include grapes paired with cream cheese and pistachio nuts or our homemade vegan mushroom pâté served on white bread with pickled onion and thyme. With such a wide variety of options, every guest can enjoy something delicious.
Overall, champagne and canapés create the ideal pairing for any elegant occasion.
How Many Canapés Should You Serve Per Person?
The number of canapés you need depends on the event’s length and style: and choose the best canapes for your next event
- For a 1.5-hour drinks reception followed by a meal, serving 6 to 8 canapés per person is usually enough to satisfy your guests.
- For a 2-hour drinks reception without a meal, it’s best to serve 8 to 10 canapés per person, staggered throughout the event to maintain satisfaction and engagement.
If canapés are the main food at your event, consider serving 15 to 20 canapés per person. This ensures everyone feels full and creates a complete dining experience.
Can Canapés Replace a Full Meal?
Absolutely! Chef Bertrand Munier and his team specialize in creating full meal experiences based entirely on canapés. To make the event even more substantial, you can pair the canapés with bowl food, which provides heartier options while maintaining the same elegance. This approach works perfectly for longer events or occasions where variety and sophistication are key.
