Food Party Platter Ideas Food platters are a convenient way to serve guests at a party where a sit-down meal would be too formal for the occasion or too overwhelming for the number of people in attendance. Popular food platters include; shrimp and cocktail sauce; cheese, crackers and vegetables; cold cuts, cheese and fruit; and dessert platters, consisting of cookies, pastries, mini muffins and tiny cake slices. While these options are sure to be a hit for many guests, why not try something different for your next party? Other People Are Reading Middle Eastern Platter Give your guests a taste of the Middle East by serving a platter with pita bread wedges, harissa (spicy pepper dip), hummus, baba ganouj (eggplant dip), tahini (sesame seed) dip, stuffed grape leaves, mini lamb pastries and lamb or beef kebabs. To round out the platter, include cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, olives and spiced nut mixes. Many of these items can be bought already cut and prepared. However, if you have little experience with Middle Eastern cuisine, you may want to purchase a platter from a local restaurant or grocery store.

Sushi Roll Platter If you're going to make your own sushi roll platter, give yourself plenty of time and consider enlisting the help of several other people, perhaps in a pre-party get-together. For the wrapper, use toasted nori (seaweed) sheets, and vary the fillings to create several different types of rolls. In addition to sticky rice, sushi roll fillings include avocado, scallion, baby shrimp, imitation crab, salmon, tuna steak, marinated tofu, mushrooms, sliced red bell pepper, julienne carrots, cucumber strips and sprouts. sushi making kit colesFor greater variation, you may want to add spring rolls to your platter. yanagi sushi order onlineSpring roll fillings are wrapped in moistened rice paper instead of seaweed, and the sticky rice is omitted. tupperware sushi maker review

If making or buying this platter, don't forget to include a wide array of Asian-style dipping sauces. Dipping sauces are an easy way to dress up the simple ingredients that go into these rolls. They also allow guests to season their food as they wish. At the very least, you should provide wasabi paste and soy sauce. Raw Food Platter A raw food platter is a light, refreshing option for a hot summer day. Dips and pâtés made from nuts, avocado, olives or vegetables can provide a foundation for an attractive and elegant food spread. ichiban sushi menu vancouverFor vegetable pinwheels, slice a zucchini or cucumber ultra thin lengthwise. Spread with pâté or dip and roll up into individual servings. Dips and pâtés can also be scooped onto radicchio, romaine or lacinato kale leaves for a fresh alternative to sandwiches. Sliced cucumbers, carrots and radishes can be served alongside dips instead of crackers or bread.

Sliced cheese, olives, fruit, nut mixes and iced herbal tea or lemonade would also go well with this platter. Living Foods: Raw Food Recipes Filter: All types Articles Slideshows Videos Sort: Most relevant Most popular Most recent No articles available No slideshows available No videos availableThe hottest trend in catering? They mix the best parts of buffets with the most elegant aspects of a sit-down dinner. Trust us, your guests are going to love this! Food stations take away the sloppy cafeteria feel of a buffet, but still keep all the delicious options coming. Plus, you get the fabulous presentation of chicly plated dishes and the fine attention to ingredients that makes a sit-down dinner shine. Take a look at the most fabulous ways to do food stations. 1. French Fry StationWhat could be more delicious then a French fry station?! Offer a variety of fries from curly to waffle to sweet potato and don’t forget the condiments! Ketchup, honey mustard, truffle mayo anything goes with this fun food station! 

Courtesy of: Top-Brett Alison Photography; Bottom Left: Kate Webber 2. Cheese StationTalk about a new twist on the classic cheese plate. Including a variety of hard, soft and creamy cheeses is a guarantee for a food station that guests will gobble up!Courtesy of Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations, Catering by Joe’s in Venice 3. Biscuit StationWhat’s better than biscuits? Guests will delight in these baked treats accompanied by a choice of delicious spreads.Courtesy of: Top-Catering by Design; 4. Popcorn StationCrunchy, chewy and oh-so satisfying guests will be popping over to your popcorn station! Try fun flavors like caramel and cheddar and don’t forget the seasonings!Courtesy of Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design Styling by Pen n' Paper Flowers 5. Raw BarKeep things cool with an iced raw bar. Instead of piles of seafood, think “grab and go.” Whimsically plated clams and oysters on the half shell and jumbo shrimp are sure to have guests going in for seconds.

Courtesy of Colin Cowie Celebrations 6. Mac & Cheese StationMacaroni and cheese is always a crowd pleaser and it’s sure to be a definite hit at your wedding! All you need is a heaping helping of creamy mac and cheese and a variety of toppings for guests to build their own bowl!Courtesy of Paramount Events Chicago 7. Salad StationSay goodbye to boring salad. A salad station is a chic twist on one of the most classic starters out there. It’s fresh, fun and totally fabulous.Courtesy of Ehow Home 8. Sushi StationGet the party rolling with a sushi station. This always-popular idea offers perfect bites that are easy for guests to pop into their mouths while balancing a cocktail in the other hand. Courtesy of Beyond Sushi 9. Brunch StationEveryone loves brunch and your wedding is no exception! Pastries, bagels, smoked salmon and spread are a great way to wish your guests a very good morning. 10. Soft Pretzel StationPretzels aren’t just for sports games! Guests will be thrilled to be greeted by a soft pretzel station at your reception.