7 Hors D’oeuvres Guests Are Sure To Love

Catering can make or break an event. Really great food will have a lasting impression on guests, making the event more fun and serving as a memory guests will talk about in the future. Cocktail hour is a great way to wow your guests right from the start with a variety of bit-sized dishes. Whether sharing your favorite flavors or keeping within a theme, great hors d’oeuvres are a tasty way to get the party going.

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Seafood Bar
This seafood bar is a total show-stopper, and allows your guests to serve themselves. The king crab legs here are clearly the star.

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Stuffed Mushrooms
Button mushrooms are the perfect savory, one-bite appetizer for cocktail hour.

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Meatballs
Serve these saucy bites on skewers so your guests can hold their drink in one hand and go for seconds with the other.

Tacos
Who doesn’t love tacos? Not only are these miniature tacos Instagramable, they are the perfect two-bite size too.

Miniature Cheeseburgers

Mini cheeseburger, dill pickle, ketchup        

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Lobster
These lobster claws are perfect for a New England inspired event – or for North-easterners who want to bring a little taste of home to their far-flung reception in Indianapolis.

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Satay
Flavor-packed and easy to eat while catching up with friends, satay and other skewered hors d’oeuvres are a great way to balance food in one hand and drink in the other.