When planning your event menu, one big question often comes up: Should we have a plated starter or go for canapés?
In our opinion, canapés win every time — and here’s why.
From a Guest Perspective
At many events, guests like the chance to mingle, enjoy the surroundings, and soak up the atmosphere, with less time spent at the table.
With canapés, your guests can:
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Spend More Time Socializing – Canapés are bite-sized and easy to eat while standing, chatting, and enjoying the sunshine.
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Sample a Variety of Flavors – Instead of one set starter, canapés offer several different tastes, ensuring there’s something for everyone, from meat-lovers to vegans.
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Enjoy a More Relaxed Flow – Without a formal starter, the event feels more fluid, giving guests the freedom to wander, meet new people, and savor the moment.
From the Kitchen’s Perspective
While your guests enjoy their freedom, we’re in the kitchen making sure your main course is absolutely perfect. Canapés make that easier for us — and better for you:
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More Time to Perfect the Main Course – With no plated starter to assemble for every guest, our team can focus energy and precision on creating a show-stopping main.
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Smoother Kitchen Workflow – Most canapé prep can be done in advance, meaning only one chef is needed for final touches, instead of a team rushing to plate dozens (or hundreds) of starters at once.
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Freedom for Creativity – With more space, time, and less logistical pressure, we can take on more ambitious and elaborate main course dishes — even for large guest numbers.
Take a peek at our canapé menu below – it’s full of bite-sized delight
The Best of Both Worlds
In short, canapés give your guests more freedom and flavor, and give us the opportunity to devote even more time and attention to perfecting your main course.
We always take pride in presenting every dish beautifully — whether or not there’s a starter — but with canapés, the service runs more smoothly, the kitchen has extra breathing room, and we can really indulge in those finer details that make your main course unforgettable.
For us, it’s not just about serving food — it’s about creating a relaxed, joyful atmosphere where every bite feels special. And in our book, canapés are the perfect way to start.
