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Canapés & Entertaining, You need to Impress your Guests

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Imagine a scenario where you’re hosting a sleek, reception for your event in London. Every one of your guests has turned out in their best clothes and are looking elegant and stylish. So, would you just stick to cocktails and call it a wrap? No, because as host, you cannot let your guests leave the party hungry. Also, due to time or space constraints, you can’t squeeze in a formal sit-down meal either. So, what do you do? Look for canapes Party !! 

What are  canapes ? 

The most preferred finger food at parties in London

Canapés are small finger foods that are usually served before dinner often accompanied with cocktails. It’s a type of hors d’oeuvre and is a two-bite food whose base is either a small bread or cracker with a topping of savoury or sweet ingredients.

What is the best food to serve at a party?

canapés are no exception to this adage. They are exquisite culinary creations that not only look good but pack a punch when it comes to taste. Thus, the ever-increasing popularity of canapés in London corporate events and other private parties requires no explanations.

Modern canapés use a kind of pancake called as blini or a pastry shell as the base. Even I make them  use of fluted cutters to cut round or shaped slices of plain white bread that serve as the base. At times, you can also find small baguettes as the base of the canapé. You can mix it up and serve different types of canapés and provide your guests with a broad range of choices.

Why are Canapés immensely popular at private parties?

There are various factors that contribute to the popularity of Canapés. Let’s have a short look at some of the notable factors:

Easy and fun to eat

Varied Selection of Flavours

Very economical 

Can replace a dinner after 12 bits 

Suit any taste from meaty to vegan guests 

Serve Canapés and Impress your Guests

Happy tummies make people happy. Serve a broad range of canapés to your guests, improve the mood of your event and, feel proud of hosting a successful party.

if you need any help please for your canapes party we can do delivery in london and outside london https://www.bertrandmunier.co.uk/online_shop/canapes

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Chef Munier

How to make the french Gougères canapes, My home recipe from Burgundy.

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Whether you are going to a Michelin star restaurant or at a friend’s house in France, you will most likely be served gougères canapes to accompany your aperitif drinks (drinks served before a meal). Gougères are traditional cheese puffs made with either Emmenthal or Comté cheese. These little canapes luxuries are perfect with champagne or wine (they are often served during wine-tastings) – and so chic if you have them home-made. Originally from Burgundy, these puffs were invented in the 17th century in a patisserie called ‘Le ramequin de Bourgogne’. So next time you have guests, why don’t you dazzle them with these golden puffs.

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Ingredients (makes about 40)

250 ml/ 1 cup water

100 g/ 3.5 ounce salted butter

150 g/ 1 1/4 cups plain flour

180 g/ 2 cups grated Emmenthal or Gruyère cheese

4 eggs

A dash of ground nutmeg

1 egg yolk for glazing

A dash of salt and pepper

Pre-heat the over 180°

In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil. Add the flour, stirring very fast and take immediately off the 6880354b233b989968432d063bf6700dheat. By now the batter will be roughly in the form of a softball. Add the eggs, one by one and stir. It’s important to add the eggs slowly – don’t worry if it looks too thick, just continue to stir as it will eventually become a smooth batter. Finally add the cheese, salt & pepper and stir to a good dewy batter.

Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. You have two choices for preparing the gougères: either put the dough in a pastry bag with a standard tip and pipe walnut-sized mounds or spoon and shape with the help of two teaspoons and evenly shaped ball (again like the size of a walnut). Glaze with the egg yolk for a golden baked finish. Sprinkle the puffs lightly with grated cheese.

Leave adequate space between each gougère and bake for 25 minutes approx or until puffy and golden. Serve immediately.

ps: You can prepare these in advance and either refrigerate or freeze them. Just take them out again before serving and heat in a high-heat oven for 5-7 minutes.

bon appétit

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How to choose the best canapes for your next event!

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What is a canapes menu? Delicate piece of mini hors d’œuvre with toast, vegetable, bread etc., with small savoury or sweet delights; food in miniature; perfect flavours constructed in one mouthful.

What goes with champagne nibbles? I will recommend some fish or caviar and crustacea canapes with blinis based. for those who like meat, I will suggest canapes brioche with foie gras or a nice organic duck terrine on bamboo. I will never forget the vegan and the vegetarian, I have the Grape with Cream Cheese and Pistachio Nut and  Mushroom forest vegan homemade paté on white bread, pickled onion and thym, we have a lost many other vegan selections on my website.

How many canapes I should serve for a drink party? For cocktail parties lasting between 1.30 to 2 hours and where no other food is being served, we would recommend 10 -12 pieces per person (5 cold canapes, 5 hot canapes and 2 sweet canapes). For other events such as weddings or business event lasting between 1 to 1.30 hours and where food is to be served later, we would suggest between 5-8 pieces per person.

Ideal party reputation for truly talking point canapés – presented in the most amazing ways, constructed in perfect miniature, and tasting just delicious. We use the best, freshest, seasonal produce, just in tiny portions.

We can create a full meal option based on canapes alone or you can compliment these with some bowl food, in order to give your guests a more substantial alternative to canapes.

We can take care of all aspects of organizing your cocktail party or if you prefer, we can simply deliver the food freshly prepared to you. Have a look at our canapes box option for more information

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Get These Canapés Delivered In London For Your Next Event

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When it comes to organising an event, one of the taxing tasks is to arrange food for the attendees, isn’t it? So, let’s decrease that stress from your shoulders and introduce you to different types of canapés that you can order in London. Let’s have a look at this article.

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Canapés, also famous as tidbits, are treated as appetisers and are served before the main course. These dishes compliment almost every drink and are perfect for every event or a party of short duration. One of the best things about them is they don’t demand enough time for preparation; hence, giving you another reason to select them.

So, if you are going to organise any event very soon, you can easily get Canapés in London. If you are dubious about what to choose, then different types of Canapés can gel well with the theme of your event. Read on and find out which one is going to suit your requirements best:

1.Cold Canapés:

When it comes to organising appetisers that would go perfectly with drinks at the event, Cold Canapés should be your choice. Regardless of the duration of your event, get an abundance of Canapés Delivered in London and offer something unique to your guests to taste. Be it a wedding or a business event; they can be a precise fit everywhere.

2.Shot Glass Canapés:

Also known as Verrine, these shot glass canapés can fill the void of stylish food items. With each layer, these appetisers just become more delicious. One of the best things about shot glass canapés is their structured presentation. They come in short glasses and are quite easy to assemble; hence, perfect for cocktail or bachelor parties.

3.Hot Canapés:

You have to prepare these hot canapés with fish, vegetables, or meat, just before the start of your event. Delicious and tempting in taste, this variety of canapés is surely going to allure your guests. Not just that, but they also come in distinct variants, such as mini pudding, mini burgers, and more. They just need a little warming up and then are good to serve.

4.Sweet Canapés:

These delicious canapés are prepared by using French recipe. These canapés can satiate the craving for a dessert after a happy meal as they are made with finest and handpicked ingredients. Be it Tart, Chocolate, Macarons, or something else that you want; these canapés prove out to be an amazing thing at any event.

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To sum it up, these are the top acknowledged canapés that you can order whenever you are hosting an event. Along with several benefits, these canapés save your time as well as money. So, if there is an event coming around and you are the sole manager of it, these different types of Canapés can lower down your burden of arranging food for your guests. Order them and treat your guests to something new and delicious. However, make sure you choose the right shop to get good quality canapés right at your doorstep.

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Christmas season is on the way ! is time to plan your event with delicious canapes bits.

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Get the party started with our range of impressive canapés. With everything from fine Large Bits to hot canapes bites and french Petits four, we have all tasty options to suit all occasions and don’t forget we can provide butler service to serve you like a King or a Queen !

Our Canapés are delicious, seasonal and tasty morsels creations which are freshly prepared from the highest quality products. I suggest for this autumn and winter the top 6 best selling luxury canapes for this festival season. delivery is free in London! delivery is available on Disposable card box packaging or on black Slate ready to serve .

Guide for canapes catering

Cold canapes are the perfect addition to a drink reception parties. They are easy to serve and are made with local ingredients.

For cocktail parties lasting between 1.30 to 2 hours and where no other food is being served, we would recommend 10 -12 pieces per person (5 cold canapes, 5 hot canapes and 2 sweet canapes).

For other events such as weddings or business event lasting between 1 to 1.30 hours and where food is to be served later, we would suggest between 5-8 pieces per person.

We also supply the hire equipment and butler service. Please contact us

CANAPES RIVIERA 

17 Open Prawn with Tomato Mousseline on White Bread
16 Parma Ham on Ciabatta with Parmesan Shaving
17 Stilton Mousse with Pecan Nut, Fig Puree on Blinis

CANAPES ANNA

17 Open Prawn with Tomato Mousseline on White Bread
16 Smocked salmon tartar with mascarpone and Blinis
17 Baguetine with Parfait de canard and orange confit

CANAPES FASHION

17 Smoked Salmon mousse Twist on Madeleine

16 Blinis with Mascarpone and Avruga Caviar

17 Baguetine with Parfait de canard and orange confit

CANAPES EVASION

17 Duck Parfait with Rhubarb Vanilla Essence on Brioche

16 Smocked salmon tartar with mascarpone and Blinis

17Grape with Cream Cheese and Pistachio Nut

CHRISTMAS MENU

FOR 7 COLD CANAPES

minimum order 25 people

Baguelline of duck mousse and orange confit

Tartare of smoked salmon, mascarpone and agouva caviar on blinis

Grilled courgette with olive and mozzarella on clear stick

Cocktail crab Dome on tartelette

Grape and cheese pistachio

Grape and grilled almond paprika

Turkey medallion with cranberry sauce on clear stick 

For Private party our canapes got they final french touch on-site times before serving, to ensure Bertrand’s Vision of taste, texture and colour can be realised by you in every bite.

For the delivery service, our canapes are made fresh on the day on our special packaging design by us.

Chef Bertrand Munier will help create a perfect custom menu for your party. We will advise you on the size and content of your menu, regarding the logistics of the game ( number of guests, location and hours) . Seasonal canapes can be found here.

Chef Bertrand Munier

a bientot

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Healthy Food Trends for Your canapes Party! Fabulous canapes and Vegetable Displays

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Spring is here, and there’s nothing better than gathering a few friends together for a casual get together with some canapés and cocktails featuring the fresh produce of the season mini stuffed tomato with olive tapenade, asparagus with parma ham and parmesan cheese are a few of my favourites that start popping up in April and May with the first bloom of Spring.

How to Make a Tantalising Crudité Platter

Crudités are a superb choice as this is a fun, colourful, healthy and tantalising appetiser. Creating an attractive platter can be challenging, but with a bit of advice, you can create one which your guests are sure to love.

Are you hosting a party in the near future? If it’s true, then you will want to dazzle your guests with some tasty dishes, but knowing what to serve is tricky. A crudité platter is an excellent choice for an appetiser as it can look fantastic and is incredibly healthy.

It’s a platter that consists of raw vegetables that you cut into small pieces or served whole. It often includes celery sticks, cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, broccoli, bell pepper strips and fennel. They are then dipped in a vinaigrette or similar dipping sauce. In addition to being very healthy, crudités can also look amazing with so many bold colours and different shapes.

To make a platter that will satisfy your guests, it is important that you use a wide range of vegetables – four or more is ideal. Try using what is currently in season for the freshest taste and select vegetables that are bright in colour to make it visually appealing. In addition to vegetables listed above, consider throwing in a few of these alternative types:

Radishes

Asparagus

Tomato

Zucchini

Lettuce

Beetroot

Butternut Squash

It is wise to purchase the vegetables on the day of the party or perhaps the night before. This ensures that they are fresh, bright and flavoursome. If you are unable to purchase them on the same date, ensure you follow the storage instructions to keep them fresh. On the day, do not cut the vegetables earlier than a few hours before the party to retain their freshness. When cutting, try experimenting with different shapes to add variety and texture to the platter.

In addition to vegetables, make your platter stand out by adding some meat or cheese (first ask if any of your guests is a vegetarian). You could also serve bread on the side to make the dish slightly more filling. When it comes to assembling the dish, try to be creative and arrange the vegetables in different ways to make it aesthetically pleasing. Alternatively, you could arrange by colour for a neat and tidy look.

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How to Have a Romantic St Valentine’s At Home! Special menu for 2 for £98.00

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The best way to show your love? A romantic meal for two.

Impress your significant other with one of these Valentine’s Day dinner menu for 2 will ensure you have a delicious evening to remember.

Browse our individual menu below to discover our unique Valentine’s Day menus. The menu include canapes, starter, main course and dessert.

The menu is a cold delivery and instruction how to warm up the main course is clearly labelled on the packaging .   Order now

Menu for 2 people at £98.00 

Assortment of canapes  

( mini beef burger, mini vegetarian samosas, mini sweet Potatoes tart ) 

starter 

Sweet Heart tomatoes confit and Goat cheese  (suitable For Vegetarian) 

or 

Plaisir of gravlax salmon tarte, sweet mustard and fine salad 

Main course

Red wine beef casserole a la Bourguignone, vegetable Primeur 

or 

Monk fish and vegetable Tagine with couscous  

Dessert 

assortment of mini dessert 4 per person 

Mini Raspberry heart shortbread 

Mini Chocolate Dome tartelette

Mini Sweet choux of rose cream 

Mini quince crumble with custard in shot glass 

To order please send an Email to chef@bertrandmunier.com for availability,  48h notice is the minimum required and Free delivery in London 

How to organise a romantic and original Valentine’s day at home !

Valentine day is always for me a special night for many people,  frankly, I’d rather stay at home and wait for it all to blow over. But a cozy night at home with your valentine can be pretty special if you take a few extra steps to make it more of an event than your regular weeknight dinners.

1/Prepare the House

2/ don’t exhaust yourself with cooking preparation !  

3/ order a nice meal to your cater 

4/ set up the table with candle 

6/ Pick Up a Great Bottle of Wine

7/ Make a Romantic Playlist

8/ never forget a nice dessert with champagne 

Wshing you a happy st valentine Day ! 

Chef Bertrand Munier 



Impress your guests with your own private caterer

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There is an enormous amount of planning and organisation that goes into a private party. One of the most important aspects is the food. It is vital that you provide your guests with food, but this is an enormous task. It is for this reason that it is worth enlisting the services of a catering company.

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Food is an essential ingredient for any private party. Providing your guests with food allows people to stay at the party for long periods, relax and enjoy themselves. Food can bring people together, so it is also an excellent tool for helping people to socialise and mingle.
Whether it is a birthday party, cocktail party or anniversary, you should always make food one of the top priorities. Usually, finger food in a buffet is the best type to serve. It allows people to eat as much or as little as they like and choose when they eat. It is also light and easy so people can socialise while they eat. A few great options for a private party include canapés, sandwiches, cheeses, brochette and quiche.
Preparing food for a large group can be stressful and time-consuming. With this in mind, it is worth using a professional catering company. The best private catering London companies can even provide you with a chef to cook the food at the venue. Taking assistance of a catering service ensures that everything is fresh, hot and delicious and certainly impresses your guests. Using a catering company also reduces a lot of stress for the host and frees up time to focus on other areas of the party.

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Private parties are always fantastic events and a great way to celebrate. They can also be stressful to organise and especially when it comes to the food, so using a caterer is an excellent solution to this problem.

Impress your guests with the best canapes London has to offer

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Food is an important part of any party, but providing food for a large group can be daunting. This is why it is best to use a catering company, and in this way you will be able to select a wide range of delicious, well-presented food which is sure to impress your guests.

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When throwing a party you will want to impress your guests and show them a good time. This can cause a lot of stress for the host as there is a lot to plan, and one of the most important aspects is the food.

All parties need food so that guests can satiate their hunger while they relax and feel comfortable, and it is also a good way to impress your guests. Providing food for such a large group of people can be daunting, and this is why it is best to use a professional catering company. This will not only alleviate the stress but also ensure the food looks good and tastes fantastic.

It is best to use an established catering company, such as Bertrand Munier’s private party catering, as this way you know that you are in good hands. Caterers such as these will be able to provide the perfect food for your party, including the best canapes London has to offer.

Canapes are a particularly good party food as they are light and allow people to socialise whilst they eat. In addition, they can also add elegance to the evening as they are beautifully presented and packed full of flavour.

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The benefits of getting your dinner party food delivered

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Cooking food for a large group at a dinner party can be intimidating for the host as there is an expectation to impress the guests. One great trick is to order your food online from a catering company. It ensures that everything tastes fantastic, reduces stress and allows the host to spend more time socialising at the party.

Hosting a dinner party can be very stressful as there is so much pressure to impress. Even experienced dinner party hosts will have anxiety in the run up to the big night, and often it is the food which causes the most concern. Cooking a range of dishes for a large group can be intimidating, but fortunately, there is a great hidden trick which can considerably reduce stress and dazzle your guests.

This is to get your dinner party food delivered by a catering company. A caterer can provide everything that you will need for the evening. The list includes starters, main courses, desserts and even a cheese board. You will have an enormous range to choose from so you can cater to every taste and choose something which will leave a lasting impression on your guests. The food comes with storage and serving instructions – means you simply have to serve it up on the big night.
One of the key advantages of this trick is that it frees up a huge amount of time during the party. The host often spends a large part of the evening hidden in the kitchen, but by ordering the food online, it allows you to spend more time sitting at the table and enjoying the company of your guests. It also means that there is less to wash up too!

If you have a dinner party coming up and have concerns about the food, this is a great trick that will reduce stress and impress your guests.

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