{"id":18407,"date":"2016-01-27T21:56:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T03:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/?p=18407"},"modified":"2019-09-26T22:05:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T03:05:03","slug":"serving-hors-doeuvres-at-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/2016\/01\/27\/serving-hors-doeuvres-at-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Serving hors d&#8217;oeuvres at Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Hors d&#8217;oeuvres are those delicious little bite-sized foods that play a large role in events, yet they can be one of the hardest elements to plan for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Not to be confused with appetizers which are served as a first course at the table, hors d\u2019oeuvres are finger foods served before a meal or as a standalone at a reception. These small bites are great for guests to enjoy while socializing and exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Much time and consideration goes in to determining\u00a0how much to order\u00a0and\u00a0how many\u00a0types to serve. Follow these great tips to help make your event a success:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Attendees<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"color_11\">Young individuals eat more than an older crowd<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"color_11\">Guests eat more at a casual than formal event<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Timing<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"color_11\">Guests eat more in the first 90 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">After 2 hours consumption picks up again, especially if the hors d&#8217;oeuvres are replacing dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Number of pieces per guest<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">5-7 before a light meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">3-4 before a full meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">10-12 for a 2 hour party<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">20 if they are replacing dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">Number of different types of hors d\u2019oeuvres<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">25 guests: a variety of 5-6<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">25-50: a variety of 9-10<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"color_11\">&gt;50: 10 or more different varieties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18411\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_06a13fd7cf6f408bb7268531e0c1cb91.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_06a13fd7cf6f408bb7268531e0c1cb91.jpg 472w, http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_06a13fd7cf6f408bb7268531e0c1cb91-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_06a13fd7cf6f408bb7268531e0c1cb91-470x705.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span class=\"inherit-font-size\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">Caterers are a great resource to turn to in determining the appropriate serving standards for your hors d\u2019oeuvres. \u00a0If you question their recommendations and numbers, don\u2019t be afraid to discuss it with them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">Caterers usually plan for a percentage over your final count, so ask your caterer what they propose. If you have a group of light eaters, plan accordingly. Caterers are the experts at serving food, but you are ultimately responsible for the success of the event so you need to be confident and comfortable with what you order. \u00a0Once you establish a relationship with your \u201cgo-to caterers\u201d the process of predicting how much food to order will become second hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">Hors d\u2019oeuvres are also a fun way to expand the theme of your event. \u00a0For example, if your event theme leans more toward the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventheroes.com\/cirque-diy-theme-package\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whimsical<\/a>, don\u2019t be afraid to extend that theme to your hors d\u2019 oeuvres. \u00a0Rather than serving a nicely cut-straight-edged finger sandwich, ask the caterer to make the sandwiches in unique shapes and varying sizes. \u00a0Vegetables can be made into various animals and shapes that will add variety and uniqueness to a simple vegetable tray.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18410\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_4a9664b4e1d747c682b245762c5255a9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_4a9664b4e1d747c682b245762c5255a9.png 472w, http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_4a9664b4e1d747c682b245762c5255a9-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fossilpenguins.wordpress.com\/tag\/lighter-side-of-penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener undefined noreferrer\" data-content=\"https:\/\/fossilpenguins.wordpress.com\/tag\/lighter-side-of-penguins\/\" data-type=\"external\">Penguin Hors d&#8217;ouevres<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fossilpenguins.wordpress.com\/tag\/lighter-side-of-penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener undefined noreferrer\" data-content=\"https:\/\/fossilpenguins.wordpress.com\/tag\/lighter-side-of-penguins\/\" data-type=\"external\">\u00a0&#8211; made using black olives, cream cheese, and carrots<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">If you have an Island themed party, you may choose appetizers that reflect a tropical cuisine. \u00a0If you are hosting a Vegas night, petit fours, or cheese squares made to look like dice would be a hit. \u00a0Just about any theme you choose could have a unique selection of food that would be a refreshing change to the standard fare that is often seen at events.<\/p>\n<div id=\"innercomp_txtMedia4mu\" class=\"s_heNoSkinPhoto\" title=\"Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame\" data-is-responsive=\"false\" data-display-mode=\"fitWidthStrict\" data-content-padding-horizontal=\"0\" data-content-padding-vertical=\"0\" data-exact-height=\"314.23831295525497\" data-disable-image-auto-layout=\"true\">\n<div id=\"innercomp_txtMedia4mulink\" class=\"s_heNoSkinPhotolink\">\n<div id=\"innercomp_txtMedia4muimg\" class=\"s_heNoSkinPhotoimg\" data-has-bg-scroll-effect=\"\" data-style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18409\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_85149f9d567e41f0b16356a3c4febee8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_85149f9d567e41f0b16356a3c4febee8.jpg 472w, http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_85149f9d567e41f0b16356a3c4febee8-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/snapper-crudo-with-chiles-and-sesame-51205490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener undefined noreferrer\" data-content=\"http:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/snapper-crudo-with-chiles-and-sesame-51205490\" data-type=\"external\"><span class=\"inherit-font-size\">\u00a0<\/span>Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18408\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_5fe2bc62351245e990472f11b34d918b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_5fe2bc62351245e990472f11b34d918b.jpg 509w, http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/f8536f_5fe2bc62351245e990472f11b34d918b-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"inherit-font-size\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/flickeflu.com\/set\/72157625905239516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener undefined noreferrer\" data-content=\"http:\/\/flickeflu.com\/set\/72157625905239516\" data-type=\"external\">Dice Petit Fours for a Vegas Themed Event<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">Of course asking your caterer to make or create something that is not one of their \u201cusual offerings\u201d may cost a little more, so you will want to make sure to keep the cost in mind for your budget. But if you are going for the WOW! factor, tying the food selection to the overall theme and mood you are hoping to inspire will be a big bang.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">If you feel stuck or need inspiration, turn to the experts. Before brainstorming, make sure that you have an understanding of your attendees and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventheroes.com\/#!Five-Reasons-to-Theme-Your-Next-Event\/c10y6\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener undefined noreferrer\" data-content=\"https:\/\/www.eventheroes.com\/#!Five-Reasons-to-Theme-Your-Next-Event\/c10y6\/1\" data-type=\"external\">know the theme for the event<\/a> to help determine what types of appetizers you should serve for the evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">Just a word of warning, don\u2019t go too crazy, remember you want your guests\/attendees to eat and enjoy the hors d\u2019oeuvres not just talk about them. \u00a0Nothing will ruin an event like hungry, guests!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 color_11\">What are your favorite hors d\u2019oeuvres to serve or the most creative that you\u2019ve had at an event?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hors d&#8217;oeuvres are those delicious little bite-sized foods that play a large role in events, yet they can be one of the hardest elements to plan for. 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