Appetizer to go suggestions [General]
2015 Jan 6
Hmm...I'm curious to see what others suggest. It's a tight budget that doesn't suit catering IMO.
I'll throw an out of the box suggestion in, what about getting several banh mi subs and cutting them into finger sandwiches and skewering them with tooth picks? At least it's something different, interesting and cheap. I'd be happy with that.
I'll throw an out of the box suggestion in, what about getting several banh mi subs and cutting them into finger sandwiches and skewering them with tooth picks? At least it's something different, interesting and cheap. I'd be happy with that.
2015 Jan 6
Can you take the time to drive to Kemptville?
B&H Grocer makes awesome english style "pork pies", pasties, sausage rolls. We had some awesome lamb pies seasoned with mint & rosemary over Christmas. You may want to call & see what's available but the food has been a hit everytime we show up with it.
**There is a previous link here but I am not great with that...here is the website www.localgrocer.ca/ I originally found them looking for "Melton Mowbray Pie". It is actually a Lancashire style pie they make there but absolutely delicious!
We had a pie party last year with several pies and everyone love them.
Prices are so reasonable it is almost a crime! 5" pies are $4.40 and the tiny pork pies are only $2.40. (A veal/pork tourtiere at Christmas was $8.99-to give you an idea of cost)
And to boot they have British piccallilli and chows to serve with.
B&H Grocer makes awesome english style "pork pies", pasties, sausage rolls. We had some awesome lamb pies seasoned with mint & rosemary over Christmas. You may want to call & see what's available but the food has been a hit everytime we show up with it.
**There is a previous link here but I am not great with that...here is the website www.localgrocer.ca/ I originally found them looking for "Melton Mowbray Pie". It is actually a Lancashire style pie they make there but absolutely delicious!
We had a pie party last year with several pies and everyone love them.
Prices are so reasonable it is almost a crime! 5" pies are $4.40 and the tiny pork pies are only $2.40. (A veal/pork tourtiere at Christmas was $8.99-to give you an idea of cost)
And to boot they have British piccallilli and chows to serve with.
2015 Jan 7
YOu could get in touch with the Gals at Red Apron and see if there is anything they can fancy up for you. I know that anything I've had from there has been killer, but I cant say I've ever had appetizers from them.
They have been in the catering business for over 15 years I think, so they should be able to do a pretty good job for you.
They have been in the catering business for over 15 years I think, so they should be able to do a pretty good job for you.
2015 Jan 8
OSM I'd second the pork pies. Pic is a little one, Simple Simon, from B&H. They are solid, best served cold, and could be cut in half, fourths or sixths if desired. They are not highly seasoned (salt may be all afaik) so I serve with fg pepper as seen. Good porky flavour. They would be happy to take your order I think, best to call and find out if they are yer 1st choice, friendly small-town folks, all of them there. I had the owner reach into his pocket to overcompensate me when I commented about being charged GST on some deli items that he agreed shouldn't have GST added.
For your needs I also like the look of FF's sushi platter here: ottawafoodies.com
I'd also be keen on some fresh spring rolls such as Francis mentioned.
For your needs I also like the look of FF's sushi platter here: ottawafoodies.com
I'd also be keen on some fresh spring rolls such as Francis mentioned.
2015 Jan 13
To close the loop, firstly and foremostly, thanks all for your suggestions.
The host told me what he was serving - a massive slow smoked roast - and it made a starter as heavy as pies or pork somewhat redundant, so in the end, reluctantly, i went back to Whalesbone... my reluctance was wholly in the repetition because the smoked fish i got... haida salmon, cold smoked trout, sablefish and octopus, were awesome and vanished. Quickly. The Art-is-In bread didn't hurt either.
That said i have another thing in a few weeks and am still fixated on those pies...
The host told me what he was serving - a massive slow smoked roast - and it made a starter as heavy as pies or pork somewhat redundant, so in the end, reluctantly, i went back to Whalesbone... my reluctance was wholly in the repetition because the smoked fish i got... haida salmon, cold smoked trout, sablefish and octopus, were awesome and vanished. Quickly. The Art-is-In bread didn't hurt either.
That said i have another thing in a few weeks and am still fixated on those pies...
OSoloMeal
...what was I talking about? Ah yes... appetisers... here's the deal.... I have a party thing this weekend. I need an appetiser for 30 people. I will not have time to cook, so order/pickup it is.
I'd be interested in your suggestions for something awesome. I want this to blow peoples' minds and tastebuds and leave them demanding to know where I bought such foodie-goodness which they must have to shove into their heads again in the future.
No particular cuisine, allergy or aversion requirements. Anything goes.
No work tho... no mixing, shucking, lighting things on fire, chanting or ritualistic sacrifices. Reheating is fine but preferably in the thing it was picked up in.
Price - $50 would be nice, $100 is my cutoff.
For this same group in the past I have done Golden Palace eggrolls, and assorted smoked fish/seafood from Whalesbone (both were great btw but I can't just lazily repeat greatness).
I can pretty much drive anywhere in Ottawa or Gatineau to get this.
I eagerly await your brilliance.