I have been doing some research lately on creative, fun and interesting food presentations and I came across this article from Catersource Magazine. What a fun treat Lolli-Pies!Not only is this an interesting presentation, but what a handy way to serve. When planning your events you want to consider how your guests will be dining... Sit Down Dinner... Action Stations... Cocktail Reception...
If you are having cocktails and hors d'oeuvres then you definitely want to make sure that the menu includes items that are easy to handle, they are bite sized and definitely not too messy! I remember attending a networking meeting and the menu offerings were not the easiest to handle, one of my first bites resulted in a dollop of goo all over the front of me! Gggrrrr! Off to the ladies room and to think, me without my emergency kit... Needless to say, I didn't partake of any more hors d'oeuvres that evening and I was not a happy camper!
When most people think of pie, they only think of sweet morsels of fruity goodness, BUT this presentation could also be used for a savory hors d'oeuvres... Think down home comfort foods, like chicken pot pie or how about a little pot roast... Mmmm! My advice, just ask your caterer to make sure the gravy is nice and thick, otherwise, you may have a not so happy guest!
Of course, these lolli-pies can also be used as a favor. Just invite your bridal party and the moms over for a few hours of baking, place in cellophone bag and wrap with a little color coordinated ribbon. Voila! A tasty treat for your guests to take home! I see these as favors for a bride that loves to bake or how about a southern/country themed wedding... Edibles are always your best option, after all you don't want to end up with a handful of trinkets afterwards, Lord knows I pick up enough of these at the end of quite a few weddings!
If you'd like some more ideas for infusing some interest into your event menu, take a look at this article, featuring an extremely creative caterer's commitment to making a healthcare event truly a culinary experience.
The moral of the story, delight your guests and make food fun and interesting to eat!
All the best & 'til next time,
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