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 buffet dinner or lunch menu.
*Each platter serves between approximately 10/12 guests.
Mediterranean Dip Platter - $50
Humus, Tzatziki & Olive Tapanade dips with flatbreads
Mexican Chips & Dip Basket - $50
Tortilla chips with Chef’s layered dip
Smoked Salmon dip with French Baguette - $52
Chef’s BC smoked salmon, caper, cream cheese & fresh dill dip
Ploughman’s Loaf Artisan Bread Bowl - $52
Artichoke, cream cheese, spinach, roasted garlic dip served with sliced baguettes
Basket of Market Fresh Vegetable Sticks - $50
Fresh cut vegetable sticks with Chef’s dips
Grilled Vegetable Platter - $75
Fresh grilled seasonal vegetables, drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Italian Antipasto Platter - $160
Italian cold cuts, cheeses, olives, artichokes & pickles with assorted rolls
Sliced Bocconcini & Vine Tomato Platter - $80
with capers, olives, fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil
French Brie Wheel, Baked in Puff Pastry with Maple Syrup Glaze - $95
Served warm with sun-dried cranberries & crackers
BC Artisan Farmhouse Cheese Platter - $120
Artisan cheese selection from BC with crackers & water biscuits
Strawberry, Pineapple & Cheese Spears - $75
Fresh fruit on a stick with aged cheeses
West Coast Cold Smoked Salmon Platter - $130
BC Smoked salmon lox with capers, lemon, cream cheese, red onion & flatbreads
Indian Candy Smoked Salmon Platter - $130
Selection of candied, doubled smoked traditional BC salmon
Chilled, Grilled Tiger Prawns with Roasted Tomato Chipotle Dipping Sauce - $140
Tail on tiger prawns with mild chipotle spicy cocktail dip
Vietnamese Spicy Beef Salad Roll Platter - $95
Rice vermicelli & spicy beef rolls, with a hoisin dipping sauce
Chicken & Spinach Filo Triangles - $95
Filo pastry wrap with feta, onion, chicken & spinach
Traditional English “High Tea” Sandwich Platter - $80
Smoked salmon, cucumber, roast beef & egg sandwich, crust off, small triangles
Fresh Baked Cookies - $50
Selection of freshly baked cookies
Sliced Seasonal Fruit & Berry Platter - $52
Fresh seasonal fruit, melons & strawberries
Apple Strudel Platter - $75
Fresh baked apple strudel slices
Appetizer platters are presented on recyclable black trays with clear lids & all platters are supplied with “Earth Friendly” disposable cocktail napkins.
Platters are also available on stainless steel platters & wicker baskets to be picked up or returned after your event.
*Delivery & Pick up within Vancouver - $30
Items are also available for pick up at our production kitchen in East Vancouver.
Catering service staff, bar tenders, china reception plates, reception cutlery, linens & napkins are available to add to your appetizer selections. We would be happy to put a custom reception style menu quotation together for you.
Chilled Hor d'oeuvres
The following selection of decorated, bite sized appetizers & canapes are presented on platters, baskets & trays.
Bocconcini Cheese & Tomato Spears - $26 per dozen
Drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
“Thai” Spicy Beef Salad - $26 per dozen
Spiced salad and roast beef with fresh cilantro
Puff Pastry Vegetarian Bombs - $24 per dozen
Vegetarian friendly ratatouille filled pastries
Bruschetta Toasts with Tomato & Roasted Garlic - $24 per dozen
With olive oil & parmesan
Pacific Crab & Fresh Mango Pastry Puffs - $28 per dozen
Chef’s crab & mango stuffing
Smoked Oyster Canape Toasts - $24 per dozen
Presented with roasted red pepper & mango
Cambozola Cheese Canape Toasts - $28 per dozen
Imported German blue brie, sun-dried cranberry
Cold Smoked BC Salmon Canapes - $26 per dozen
Decorated with capers & shallots
Beef Tenderloin “Carpaccio” - $26 per dozen
Shaved beef, mustard, capers, parmesan on baguette slice
Cantaloupe Wrapped Prosciutto
Skewered melon with Italian smoked ham - $28 per dozen
Seared Ahi Tuna with Ginger & Lime drizzle
Served on an endive lettuce leaf - $28 per dozen
Curried Chicken Salad
Served on puff pastry with house chutney - $28 per dozen
Vietnamese, Tiger Prawn, Salad Rolls
Wrapped in rice paper with hoisin sauce - $28 per dozen
Roast Beef Toasts
With a honeyed onion marmalade - $26 per dozen
Tiger Prawn Skewer
Served with a Chipotle mayo dipping sauce - $28 per dozen
* PLEASE NOTE :- Minimum order is 3 dozen per item
Warmed Hor’s D oeuvres
The following selection of bite sized appetizers are severed warm & presented on platters, baskets & trays.
Jamaican "Jerk" Chicken Skewers - $26 per dozen
Mini skewer, marinated with spicy jerk” sauce
Skewered Scandinavian Meatballs - $24 per dozen
Steeped in a tomato & fresh chilli sauce
Pacific Crab Cakes - $28 per dozen
With a "cajun" aioli dip
Chicken Saltimboca - $28 per dozen
Rolled with prosciutto, sage & asiago cheese
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sliders - $28 per dozen
With Monterey jack cheese on mini burger buns
Alberta Beef Tenderloin "Tipbit" - $29 per dozen
Wrapped with smoked bacon, horseradish cream dip
“Thai” Chicken Satay Skewer - $26 per dozen
Served with a spicy peanut, satay sauce
Pancetta Wrapped Tiger Prawn - $28 per dozen
With a sweet ancho chili sauce
Vegetarian Pot Sticker - $24 per dozen
With a ginger and sesame dipping sauce
Spinach & Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Bombs - $24 per dozen
Vegetarian, fresh spinach & blue cheese
Baby Scallop & French Brie - $26 per dozen
Wrapped in a filo pastry purse
Coconut Crusted Tiger Prawn - $28 per dozen
With a sweet chili dipping sauce
Classic Sausage Rolls - $26 per dozen
Pork sausage meat and sage with a honey & mustard dip
Teriyaki Beef Brochette – $28 per dozen
Mini beef brochette with roasted garlic aioli dip
Lamb Souvlaki Skewers - $29 per dozen
Mini lamb skewer with classic Greek tzatziki dip
Pacific Salmon Cakes, Crusted with Panko Breadcrumbs - $26 per dozen
with a papaya & lime mayo
* 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.