Make Your Holiday Party Menu the Best Ever with These Top Corporate Catering Appetizer Trends
Posted by Amelia K. on Monday, December 1st, 2014 with 2 Comments
Planning a holiday party sounds like a lot of fun, but for many companies, it’s actually a pretty stressful task to take on. As the person planning the event, you likely want to make this year’s party the best one ever. And that can definitely put a lot of pressure to come up with a unique concept and plan a great menu. When it comes down to it, the biggest driver of holiday party success is how much fun everyone has while attending and a lot of that excitement will be based on how tasty your food choices are. So to make your life a little easier and your week a little less stressful, let us show you how Waiter.com can make your party planning a breeze.
Planning a great holiday party menu can make or break this year’s event – here are our favorite appetizers to serve!
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To become the hostess (or host) with the mostest, you don’t need to come up with a super elaborate spread with crazy ingredients from around the globe. Keep in mind that you’re planning a menu for a broad range of preferences and palates, which means planning with a variety of flavors that everyone can appreciate will help you find the most success. And since most corporate holiday parties aren’t of the sit down variety, make sure everything you serve is easy to eat while standing – minimal utensils needed. Here are a few of our favorite menu items that will definitely fit the bill:
Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets
This tasty appetizer will definitely be one that everyone’s still talking about on Monday. Starting with a light, flaky pastry crust, these tartlets are filled with a combination of creamy goat cheese, blanched spinach, and fresh parmesan. Mixed with a little garlic, nutmeg, and lemon zest, it packs a burst of winter flavor that everyone is sure to love.
Toasted Ravioli
While it might not sound like an appetizer you’d want to serve at a corporate holiday party, toasted ravioli is a crowd pleaser and they’re really easy to eat while you’re chatting with co-workers, making them the perfect addition to your holiday party menu. The name isn’t deceiving: this yummy treat is a lightly fried, breaded ravioli with a side of marinara dipping sauce. While it may not be the fanciest item on your holiday menu, it will certainly be one of the favorites!
Shrimp Bruschetta
Everyone loves the classic bruschetta. And a shrimp spread is a traditional holiday party must have. But have you ever thought of a tasty way to combine the two? No one will expect this yummy twist on these favorite menu items, but they’ll absolutely love it. Packed with flavor, lightly toasted ciabatta bread is topped with a combination of shrimp, tarragon, garlic, tomatoes, and a little arugula. It’s so delicious, you might actually make it a regular item for all of your corporate catering events in 2015!
Bacon Candy
Even without all the hype, bacon is definitely a crowd pleaser. And this yummy treat is sure to be a hit at your holiday party, because it’s not just bacon – it’s bacon with a twist. For this yummy appetizer, a little chile powder is mixed with some light brown sugar and then coated on the bacon. As the bacon cooks, the mixture carmelizes to create a unique flavor that will have everyone drooling. Who knew bacon could be a super delicious standalone appetizer?
Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Crostini
Easy to eat – actually, easy to devour – this delicious appetizer will make your holiday party a company favorite. Packed with a combination of white and orange cheddar cheeses, this appetizer has yummy pimientos and crumbled bacon on top of thin slices of baguette. The combo is toasted to perfection, leaving you with the perfect finger food that everyone will be raving about next week!
Something for Everyone
As you’re planning this year’s holiday party menu, keep it simple and think about your company as a whole. With all of the different flavor favorites and dietary choices, getting a broad range of food items is a must. And that’s a lot easier to do when you’re serving a spread of finger foods. Not only can you easily accommodate dietary restrictions like gluten allergies and Paleo lifestyles, you can pack a lot of different options into your spread without a ton of effort. And that’s exactly what will make this year’s holiday party the best one in company history.
And as you’re planning your holiday party, Waiter.com is here to help. Our top-of-the-line catering service can help you prepare the best menu your co-workers have experienced, making your party planning skills the new standard when it comes to a great event. Learn more about how we can help – and let’s start planning your party today!
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My little sister just got engaged and it has been so fun planning the wedding! Something we are trying to figure out now is who should cater and what food should be served. She’s not sure if she wants a big meal or if we should just have finger food. It would make things a lot easier if it was finger food catering so I hope she picks that!
Hi Pam – finger foods are the best! We hope your sister’s wedding went off without a hitch and that our blog was able to help you simplify the planning a little bit. Thanks for your comment!