Party Planning Tips

One Bite, Two Bites, Three Bites, Big Bites ...

No cocktail party is complete without a selection Belly delights. Belly hors d’oeuvres = the perfect party food. Each hors d’oeuvre has been created to offer you + your guests a distinct variety of tastes. Choose from our varied selection of vegetarian, ethnic, sweet + savoury pieces of goodness. Enjoy!!

For longer cocktail events, check out our Big Bite selections to offer a more substantial snack to you + guests.

Here are some tips to help you narrow down your selections:

Choose your hors d’oeuvres + cocktails based on the nature of the occasion, season, time of day, duration of the event + number of guests
Guests will consume less food when standing then they will sitting down, so adjust accordingly
If you are serving hors d’oeuvres before the main course, don’t serve too much. You want to offer your guests something to take the edge off people’s hunger but not fill them up before dinner
Take into consideration, colours of food, textures + flavours. Work with a theme for your event + run with it!!
Believe it or not, the month in which you choose your party will help you to determine your menu. Seasons can determine what people like to eat, as well as what produce is available + freshest
Choose light in the summer + more robust bites in the winter
Try to select a variety of vegetarian, low fat + nut free options. This way you can attempt to accommodate all of your guests. Although, there’s always a picky eater in the bunch!!
It’s your party!! Choose your favourites + share them with your friends
When in doubt. Ask Belly

How much food you ask?

Making sure you provide the right amount of food is key to the success of your party. Ordering too little food can be a disaster, while ordering too much can sometimes be a waste.

Here is the general rule of thumb:

Lunch Hors D’oeuvres      2-3 Selections    2-4 Pieces/Person
Pre-Dinner Cocktails        2-4 Selections    3-5 Pieces/Person
Light Cocktail Reception   4-7 Selections    6-8 Pieces/Person
Cocktail Party                 4-9 Selections    8-12 Pieces/Person

Keep in mind duration of the event, Big Bites, Platters +/or Food Stations while selecting Hors D’oeuvres quantities.