Catered Appetizers
Our appetizer platters are available for both delivery only and for fully staffed events . Each platter serves roughly 10 to 12 guests.
Selecting one or two of these beautifully decorated appy platters & trays in combinations we can make a stunning appetizer array to wow your guests.
If you would like some advice on how to make your event truly special, please don’t hesitate to contact us and talk to an experienced planner, we would be happy to put together a hassle free quote for you.
Whether a high end Corporate reception event or just as important, for Mom’s Birthday we can offer ideas to make a spectacular presentation.
Combining some of these snack platters with some of our passed hor d'oeuvres will turn your function into a high end spectacle with professional staff passing around bite sized appies to your guests with a wonderful platter and tray selection presented on a decorated table presentation.
Rest assured we can help you build a custom reception menu for any event.
Our professional Catering Service Staff & “Serving it right” certified Bar Tenders are available to make your reception event a success. China reception plates, reception cutlery, table linens & napkins as well as glass’ and decor are also available to make your appetizer based event a huge success.
Appetizer Platters
The following appetizer platters are designed to be served in combinations to facilitate an “appetizer” or “finger food” type menu, or add a little more selection to your dinner or lunch menu.
We would be happy to customize a menu for you and give you a quotation including staffing, plates, cutlery & all necessary equipment, or simply deliver to you, and pick up everything the next day.
Each platter serves between approximately 10/12 guests.
Mediterranean Dip Platter $44
Homous, Tzatziki & Olive Tapanade dips with flatbreads
Mexican Chips & Dip Basket $44
Tortilla chips with Chef’s five layer dip
“Sfilatino” Salted Bread Sticks with Smoked Salmon dip $44
Chef’s BC smk salmon, caper, cream cheese & fresh dill dip
Ploughman’s Loaf Artisan Bread Bowl $44
Artichoke, cream cheese, spinach, roasted garlic dip served with sliced baguettes
Basket of Market Fresh Vegetable Sticks $44
Fresh cut vegetable sticks with Chef’s dips
Grilled Vegetable Platter $46
Fresh grilled seasonal vegetables, drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Italian Antipasto Platter $75
Italian cold cuts, cheeses, olives, artichokes & pickles with panini style bread rolls
Sliced Bocconcini & Vine Tomato Platter $55
with capers, olives, fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil
Open-Faced Cocktail Sandwich Platter $72
Smoked steelhead salmon, brie/walnut, Italian proscuitto ham
French Brie Wheel, Baked in Puff Pastry with Maple Syrup Glaze $66
Served warm with sun-dried cranberries & crackers
Quebec Farmhouse Cheese Platter $85
Artisan cheese selection from Quebec with crackers & sfilatino breads
Strawberry, Pineapple & Cheese Spears $55
Fresh fruit on a stick with aged cheeses
Each platter serWest Coast Cold Smoked Salmon Platter $99
BC Smoked salmon lox with capers, lemon, cream cheese & red onion with bread sticks
Indian Candy Smoked Salmon Platter $99
Selection of candied, doubled smoked traditional BC salmon
West Coast Oyster Platter $75
Fresh shucked local oysters with lemon, cracked black peppers and tabasco
Tiger Prawns with Roasted Tomato Chipotle Dipping Sauce $75
Tail on tiger prawns with mild chipotle spicy cocktail dip
Vietnamese Spicy Beef Salad Roll Platter $70
Rice vermicelli & spicy beef rolls, with a hoisin dipping sauce
Chicken & Spinach Filo Triangles $60
Filo pastry wrap with feta, onion, chicken & spinach
English “High Tea” Sandwich Platter $71
Smoked salmon, cucumber, roast beef & egg sandwich, crust off, small triangles
Jumbo Fresh Baked Cookies $44
Selection of Huge Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal/Raisin, White Chocolate/Macadamia Cookies.
Sliced Seasonal Fruit & Berry Platter $44
Fresh seasonal fruit, melons & berries
Fruit Strudel Platter $44
Fresh baked apple & cherry strudel slices
Assorted French Pastries $44
Rum balls, cream horns, chocolate éclairs, cherry tarts, mocca chocolate roll, almond tart
Cup Cakes Selection $44
Individual chocolate & vanilla sponge cup cakes
Catering service staff, Bartenders, China reception plates, Reception cutlery, Table linens & Napkins are available to add to your appetizer selections. We would be happy to put a custom quotation together for you...
Service Staff & Bar Tenders $30 per hour (min 4hrs)
Rental of Reception china plates, glass’, napkins & cutlery available, please enquire
“Earth Friendly” Biodegradable plates & cutlery - $1.00 per guest
Delivery & Pick up - $15
Chilled Hor d'oeuvres
The following selection of chilled hor d'oeuvres are all made with fresh ingredients, they are designed to be served alone, as high end appetizers, or added to any dinner or reception menu ...
Parmesan & Herb Puff Pastry Twists $20 dz
Served with herb-Sour Cream Dip
Bocconcini Cheese & Tomato Spears $24 dz
Drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
“Thai” Spicy Beef Salad $24 dz
Served on a Chinese soup spoon
Puff Pastry Bombs with Herbed, Vegetable Ratatouille $24 dz
Bite sized vegetarian pastry
Ahi Tuna Tartare with Roasted Red Pepper Appys $26 dz
Served on an endive lettuce boat
Bruschetta Toasts with Tomato & Roasted Garlic $20 dz
Topped with olive oil & parmesan cheese
Pacific Crab & Fresh Mango Pastry Puffs $26 dz
Bite sized puff pastry bowls
Smoked Oyster Toasts $20 dz
with Roasted Red Pepper & Mango
Cambozola Cheese Canape Toasts $22 dz
Topped with sun-dried cranberries
Cantaloupe Skewers Wrapped in Prosciutto $24 dz
Skewered melon with Italian smoked ham
Smoked Salmon Canapes $24 dz
Topped with capers & shallots
Beef Tenderloin “Carpaccio” $26 dz
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with capers & shaved parmesan on sliced baguette
Asparagus Spear Bundle $24 dz
Wrapped with Italian Prosciutto ham
Seared Ahi Tuna with Ginger & Lime $26 dz
Served on an endive leaf
Curried Chicken Salad $24 dz
Served on pastry boat with house chutney
Vietnamese, Tiger Prawn, Salad Rolls $24 dz
Wrapped in rice paper with hoisin sauce
Roast Beef Toasts $24 dz
with a honeyed onion marmalade
Tiger Prawn Skewer $26 dz
Served with a Chipote mayonnaise dipping sauce
When ordering we recommend the following amounts …
Afternoon Cocktail Reception - 6 to 10 items per guest (typically 2-3 hours)
Pre-Dinner Hor’s d oeuvres - 4-6 items per guest (typically 1-1.5 hours)
Evening Reception (in lieu of dinner) - 10-12 items per guest (typically 3-4 hours)
* PLEASE NOTE :- Minimum order is 3 dozen per item
Warmed Hor’s D oeuvres
The following selection of Hor’s d oeuvres are all made with fresh ingredients, they are designed to be served alone, as high end appetizers and finger foods, or added to any dinner or reception menu ...
Jamaican “Jerk” Chicken Skewers $24 per dz
Mini skewer, marinated with spicy jerk sauce
Skewered Scandinavian Meatballs $20 dz
Steeped in a tomato & fresh chilli sauce
Pacific Crab Cakes $24 dz
with a “Cajun” aioli
Chicken Saltimboca $24 dz
rolled with prosciutto, sage & asiago cheese
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sliders $26 dz
With jack cheese on mini burger buns
Crab & Boursin Mushroom Caps $20 dz
Dollar sized mushroom cap with crab/cheese stuffing
Alberta Beef Tenderloin Tipbit $26 dz
Wrapped with smk bacon, horseradish cream
“Thai” Chicken Satay Skewer $24 dz
with spicy peanut,satay sauce
Pancetta Wrapped Tiger Prawn $26 dz
With a sweet ancho chilli sauce
Vegetarian Pot Sticker $20 dz
With a ginger and sesame dipping sauce
Spinach & Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Bombs $20 dz
Vegetarian pastry with fresh spinach and rich blue chesse
Baby Scallop & French Brie $24 dz
Wrapped in a phyllo pastry purse
Grilled Vegetable Skewers $20 dz
With a roasted garlic aioli
Crusted Tiger Prawn $26 dz
Crusted with coconut with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
Classic Sausage Rolls $20 dz
Pork sausage meat and sage with a honey & mustard dip
Teriyaki Beef Brochette $26 dz
With roasted garlic aioli
Lamb Souvlaki Skewers $24 dz
with classic Greek tzatziki dip
Pacific Salmon Cakes, Crusted with Panko Breadcrumbs $24 dz
Served with a papaya & lime mayo
* When ordering we recommend the following amounts …
Afternoon Cocktail Reception - 6 to 10 items per guest (typically 2-3 hours)
Pre-Dinner Hor’s d oeuvres - 4-6 items per guest (typically 1-1.5 hours)
Evening Reception (in lieu of dinner) - 10-12 items per guest (typically 3-4 hours)
* PLEASE NOTE :- Minimum order is 3 dozen per item
Appetizer Photos
Call us at (604) 688-4482 or send us and email at info@vancouvercatering.com to receive your complimentary Appetizers catering quotation.