Elegant Appetizers to Serve at Your Wedding

Your wedding is the start of a beautiful new journey that brings excitement and a whole lot of preparation. Along with what feels like a million other things, you may feel stressed over what appetizers to serve your guests. To help relieve some of that stress, we have put together this list of easy wedding appetizers that taste great and look even better on the plate, leaving your guests raving about a great party at the end of the night. Take a look at some of our favorite wedding appetizers to consider for your big day.

Beef Bourguignonne Puff

A classic French dish neatly wrapped in a bite-sized parcel, beef bourguignon is a true classic. Tender pieces of beef are marinated in our signature bourguignonne wine sauce before the mix is layered in a delicate puff pastry. For best results, bake these from frozen in a preheated oven at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dough starts to brown. As the results can vary based on the kind of oven you are using, ensure you keep an eye on them as they cook.

Cherry Blossom Tarts

Are you looking for the perfect vegetarian wedding appetizer for your guests? These little delights are for you. Bursting with flavor, these tarts get their sweetness from clover honey, black cherries, and a hint of saltiness from small-batch goat cheese. All these flavors complement each other perfectly and can be an excellent addition to a spring or summer wedding menu. Most puff pastry dishes with cheese or non-meat items are best cooked in a frozen state. Just take them out of the plastic tray and place them in a preheated oven at 350° for 4 to 5 minutes if using a convection oven and increase the time by one third for a conventional oven or till the pastry turns a delicious golden-brown shade. The cooking time for these easy wedding appetizers depends on the oven used and the number of pieces cooking simultaneously.

Chicken Marsala Pot Pie

Slow-roasted chicken in a rich, creamy wine sauce mixed with the umami flavor of mushrooms and the freshness of green onions, shallots, and red bell peppers sit on a base of buttery pie crust. What more do you need to create the perfect wedding appetizer? We have done all the hard work, so all you need to do is take them out of the freezer and place them on a lined baking tray before popping them into a preheated oven at 325° for 5 to 7 minutes or till the internal temperature of the pie reaches 165°.

French Macaron Assortment

The wedding party snack tray is only complete with a dessert, and we have the perfect option for you. This French macaron assortment contains the classic round pastry loaded with egg whites, ground almonds, and sugar. This pack contains six delicious flavors: quintessential vanilla, chocolate, and lemon. It also includes unique flavors like raspberry, pistachio, and coffee to impress your guests. The best part is that you only need to defrost them overnight in the refrigerator or leave them on the counter for 30 minutes before they are served, and you have your easy wedding appetizer ready to go.

Crab Cakes – Premium Lump

These easy-to-make crab cakes are even easier to eat. Filled with 0.75 oz of premium crab, these crab cakes are 99% meat and have little or no fillers. Just pick them off the tray and pop them into your mouth before heading back to the dance floor to celebrate your big day.

Preparing them is just as easy with three methods to choose from fry or sauté them on a medium flame till both sides turn a delicious brown or place them on a well-buttered baking tray and bake them for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 to 400° depending on your oven. If baking, ensure that the crab cakes are frozen before placing them on the baking tray, but when frying or sauteing the pieces, you will need to defrost them for 4 to 6 hours before cooking.

Tuxedo Petit Fours

Let your wedding theme reflect in your dessert with these tuxedo petit fours that are perfect for a black-tie event. Chocolate and vanilla are a crowd favorite making this the ideal wedding appetizer idea when you want to make a statement. The rich and flavorful royal chocolate and vanilla cremes complement the moist cake they are placed on before being covered with a chocolate or Swiss crème coating. The delicate detailing on the top adds more glamor to the already mouthwatering desserts. Serve them as a dessert or a simple sweet treat after the ceremony; these appetizers will surely steal the show.

Summary

Choose one or all of these wedding appetizer ideas at your wedding and other parties to make the day truly remarkable. If you are looking for more variety, we at AppetizersUSA specialize in providing gourmet frozen appetizers, entrees, and desserts for all parties. Whether throwing a party for just a few close friends or wanting to have a grand event, you no longer need to worry about what to serve. Most of the appetizers we provide need little or no time to prepare, and some may even be prepared in advance, so you do not have to worry about cooking while mingling with your guests. Contact us today to learn more about our wholesale offers.