NAPLES CATERING BY CHEF DAVID HILL

SOME IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE CHEF ON HORS D'OEUVRES

• For a two hour cocktail party plan on about 10-12 hors d’oeuvres per guest.

• If the hors d’oeuvres at your cocktail party are intended to replace dinner we would suggest having about 17 pieces per guest and opting for some more substantial selections.

• If the hors d’oeuvres precede a lighter meal then 5-7 per guest should suffice.

• Before a full, multi course meal, 3-4 per guest may be adequate.

• Why not an exact number? Because different groups of people tend to eat differently. Guest at a formal function tend to eat a little less than at a casual event.  Older guests usually eat less than younger guests. The time of day and the activity level of guests are also important factors.

• And finally, it is important to note that, because of the amount of labor involved, hors d'oeuvres will almost invariably be more expensive than a traditional meal if you are intending to use them to replace a meal.

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•                                                    Chef David Hill