Canapé Catering in Orlando – Passed Hors d'Oeuvres & Cocktail Parties
A Thornton Park art gallery was hosting an opening night for 80 guests – they wanted elegant food that guests could eat while walking around viewing the art. No plates, no tables, just beautiful bite-sized pieces passed on trays. We created a stunning canapé catering menu: smoked salmon crostini, bacon-wrapped dates, mini crab cakes, beef tenderloin bites, and vegetarian bruschetta. Servers circulated throughout the evening while guests mingled. Thats canapé catering in Orlando – elegant, mobile, and memorable. Whether you need appetizer catering for cocktail hour at your wedding, reception catering for a corporate event, baby shower catering, birthday party catering, anniversary party catering, graduation party catering, retirement party catering, holiday party catering, or open house catering – our passed hors d'oeuvres create the perfect atmosphere for mingling events.
Elegant Passed Appetizers in Orlando
Canapé catering in Orlando provides elegant, bite-sized appetizers perfect for cocktail parties, receptions, and standing events. Since 2022, Exclusive Affairs Catering has been creating stunning passed hors d'oeuvres for events across Orlando – from intimate gatherings to large-scale cocktail receptions.
Canapés are one-to-two-bite finger foods: smoked salmon on crostini, bacon-wrapped dates, mini quiches, beef tenderloin bites. Servers pass them on elegant trays while guests mingle. Its sophisticated event catering that keeps people moving and talking.
Popular Canapé Selections
Our canapé and appetizer catering menu includes:
Seafood
Beef Bites
Chicken Satay
Bacon Wrapped
Cheese & Crostini
Vegetarian
Shrimp
Mini Quiche
Skewers
Cold canapés: smoked salmon, bruschetta, tartlets, caprese. Hot canapés: bacon-wrapped dates, stuffed mushrooms, mini quiches. Seafood: shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, tuna tartare. Custom menu catering for any cuisine. Themed menu catering for BBQ catering, Mediterranean, Asian, and more.
Canapé Catering Pricing
Elegant passed appetizers at every budget.
Light Appetizers
4-6 pieces per person
- 1 hour cocktail service
- 3-4 canapé varieties
- Server included
- Setup & cleanup
Cocktail Reception
8-12 pieces per person
- 2-3 hour service
- 5-7 canapé varieties
- Passed + stationed
- Full service staff
Premium Canapé
12-15 pieces per person
- 3+ hours service
- 8-10 canapé varieties
- Premium selections
- Event coordinator
Canapé Catering for Every Occasion
Canapé catering works beautifully for:
Cocktail Party
Wedding Hour
Baby Shower
Birthday Party
Anniversary
Graduation
Retirement
Holiday Party
Open House
Baby shower catering with elegant finger foods. Birthday party catering for milestone celebrations. Anniversary party catering, graduation party catering, retirement party catering. Holiday party catering for corporate events. Open house catering for real estate. Reception catering for weddings. Funeral catering for memorial gatherings. Party catering and catering for small events of all kinds.
Full-Service Catering
Full-service catering includes servers who pass canapés on elegant trays throughout your event. We handle setup, service, replenishment, and cleanup. Rule of thumb: 1 server per 25-30 guests for continuous passed service.
Drop-Off Catering
Drop-off catering delivers canapés arranged on platters ready to serve. Perfect for smaller events where you serve yourselves. On-site catering with our staff provides the full passed experience.
Paired with Other Services
Canapé catering pairs beautifully with brunch catering, breakfast catering, or BBQ catering for events needing both appetizers and a main meal. Cocktail hour plus dinner is a classic combination for weddings and formal events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about canapé catering.
What is canapé catering?
Elegant bite-sized appetizers passed on trays by servers. One-to-two-bite finger foods served during cocktail hours, receptions, standing events. Smoked salmon crostini, bacon-wrapped dates, mini beef wellingtons.
How much does it cost?
Light (4-6 pieces): $18-28/person. Cocktail reception (8-12 pieces): $28-40/person. Premium (12-15 pieces): $40-55/person. Includes servers for passed service.
How many canapés per person?
Cocktail-only (no dinner): 10-15 pieces for 2-3 hours. Pre-dinner cocktail hour: 4-6 pieces. Light reception: 8-10 pieces. We help calculate for your event.
What types do you offer?
Cold (salmon, bruschetta, tartlets), hot (quiches, bacon-wrapped, mushrooms), seafood, meat, vegetarian. Custom menus and themed options available.
Do you provide servers?
Yes! Full-service includes servers who pass trays throughout. 1 server per 25-30 guests for continuous passed service. Keeps trays moving, replenishes stations.
Canapés only, no dinner?
Yes! Canapé-only events popular for cocktail parties, gallery openings, networking. We calculate enough variety and quantity so guests are satisfied without a meal.
What events are good for canapés?
Cocktail parties, wedding hours, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, holidays, open houses, corporate events, receptions.
Drop-off canapé service?
Yes! Canapés delivered on platters ready to serve. Works for smaller events. Or choose on-site catering with our servers for full passed experience.
Dietary restrictions?
Yes! Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free options. All items labeled clearly. Can create entirely allergy-friendly menus.
How far ahead to book?
Standard: 2-4 weeks. Wedding hours, holiday events: 4-6 weeks. Last-minute sometimes available with 3-5 days notice.
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Ready for elegant passed appetizers at your event? Contact Orlando's trusted canapé catering specialists.
(689) 290-6960