Perfectly Passed Appetizers
Nothing pleases party guests more than being offered a beautiful bite of food upon arrival. Get the party started right by offering your guests a variety of passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. Whet their appetite and set the tone for what is to come by treating everyone to small savory bites, tray passed by smiling servers. It’s the ultimate luxury to continue a conversation while sipping a cocktail and enjoying a small bite of food. Salthouse Catering focuses on making our passed hors d’oeuvres small, beautiful and easy to eat (no more than one or two bites). Featuring local seafood, specialty proteins and fresh vegetarian options, party hosts can choose something for everyone on their guest list.
Visitors to our area love to experience what the locals eat. Our Mini Shrimp and Grit Cake checks the box for one of Charleston’s most popular dishes. A Mini Crabcake, BBQ Pork Nacho or Tomato Pie Tartlet also provide guests with a true taste of Lowcountry cuisine. Special occasions call for special food like a Seared Scallop Lollipop or our Duck Confit Canape, offering a tiny bite of something that many people have not tried before. When it’s just a single bite, guests tend to be a bit more adventurous to try something new.
Gluten free? No problem! Our Heirloom Caprese Spoon is a beautiful bite, perfect for a hot summer day. Vegetarian? We got you! You don’t have to sacrifice taste to enjoy a delicious Pickled Peach Bruschetta. Servers passing the food can engage with guests and answer dietary questions to ensure that everyone is comfortable and well fed. We recommend that party hosts select their dinner menu first and then back up to choose the appetizers in effort to keep the menu well rounded and avoid duplication from one course to the next.
If you’re serving steak and fish for dinner, get creative with the appetizers and choose different seafood and meat options for your guests to enjoy nice variety with wide appeal. Whatever the occasion, our team is here to help you build a customized menu that reflects who you are and what you love. From savory passed appetizers and creative dinner options to late night passed munchies and bakery fresh desserts, Salthouse caters the parties you want to attend. Start planning today!