Small bites with a service plan
Canapés & cocktail receptions
Passed bites suit mingling and short receptions. The number of rounds and service duration matter as much as the menu.
Fit the service to the venue
Share whether guests arrive together or in waves. Discuss tray routes, standing surfaces and how guests identify dietary options.
Questions for your first conversation
Is the food intended as a snack or a meal? How many pieces and rounds are planned? Are drinks and glassware a separate service?
Compare the complete quote
Ask for separate details for: Pieces per guest, service hours, servers, kitchen preparation area and rentals.
Make a written service plan
Include the location, guest count, arrival time, serving window and person coordinating on the day. Record who supplies equipment, who receives deliveries and who clears the space. Ask how changes to numbers or timing affect the quote.
Provider listings are not open yet. Save this format to your event brief, then confirm practical arrangements with your chosen caterer.