Our favorite Butler-passed Appetizers

Adding a Cocktail hour to your event schedule before your Wedding Reception gives both guests and bridal party alike the chance to freshen up and relax following the ceremony, before the real fun begins. This is also a great opportunity to allow your guests to interact in an informal setting, with perhaps a signature cocktail being served. Many people also like to serve a little food, giving their guests a small snack to keep them going. It is important to remember, however, that guests will eat a full meal at the Reception, and so the food served prior should consist mainly of light, fun appetizers.

Here are some of our favorite butler-passed items:

Indian Appetizers:

Khaman Dhokla

Bhel Puri in martini glasses

Keema Samosa

Reshmi Kebab

Tandoori Salmon

Chicken Angare

Chicken Tikka

Alu Bonda

Tandoori Shrimp

Onion Bhajias

Samosas

Pani Puri

Papdi Chaat 

Vegetable Kebab on a stick

Tandoori Mushroom

Paneer Tikka

Vegetable Pakora

Vegetable Bonda

Paneer Pakora

Potato Vada

 

Non-Indian Appetizers:

Chicken Skewers

Crab cakes

Sliders

Pigs in a blanket

Mac & Cheese balls

Spring rolls

Mini Quiches

Mini Bruschetta

Quesadillas

 

Indian & American Cocktail Hour Food Stations

In our last blog post, we let you in on some of our favorite appetizers to serve during your cocktail hour. In addition to those delicious butler passed appetizers, also consider offering appetizer stations for your guests to enjoy. A live action station will definitely spice up your cocktail hour, and brides are tending to go more and more exotic with their food choices. Here are some of our favorite Indian, American, and International food stations:

Indian:

Chaat Station

Pani Poori

Papdi Chaat

Pau Bhaji

Poori Chole

Khasta Kachori

Samosa Chaat

Vada Pao

Kathi Roll (Veg and Non-Veg)

South Indian Dosa Station with Uttaphan, Idli, and Sambhar

Kashmiri Aloo Tikki with Channa

Gujarati Station with Toor ringan, Tindora, Dal and Poori

Fried Vegetable Station with Haryali tikki, Mirchi pakora, and Vegetable pakora

Biryani Station

Punjabi Station with Sarson ka saag and Kadi pakoda

Kebab Station

Ragda Patice

Mugli Paneer Tikki

American/International:

Crostini Station

Macaroni and Cheese Station

Wok ‘N’ Roll Station

Slider Station (Chicken or grilled cheese sliders)

Pasta Station

Fresh Garden Crudites and Bistro

Margarita Bar

Dim Sum Station

Risotto Station

Mexican Station with Quesadillas and Tacos

Mediterranean Station with Falafal and Hummus

Sushi Bar

Chinese Station with Spring rolls, Vegetable Manchurian, and Hakka noodles

Carving Station with lamb, roast beef, and pork tenderloin

Smashed Potato Martini Bar

Soup Station

Grill Station with grilled shrimp and chicken skewers

Cajun Station

Paella Bar

Cheese Station

Appetizers to Serve at Cocktail Hour

The best part of any cocktail hour is being able to try a wide assortment of delicious food.  The majority of couples these days are opting for more interesting cocktail hour menus, mixing a combination of Indian with American appetizers. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of delicious Indian and American appetizers to serve at your cocktail hour. Here are some of our favorite mouth-watering options:

Indian:

1.     Samosa Gujia

2.     Chicken Badami Kebab

3.     Bhel Puri in Martini Glasses

4.     Tandoori Mushroom

5.     Dry Paneer Tikka

6.     Sev Batata Puri

7.     Chilli Pakoda

8.     Papdi Chat in cup

9.     Surti Patice

10. Potato Kati Roll

11. Vegetable Kebab

12. Samosa with Chole

13. Achari Aloo Tikki

14. Paneer Kaliya

15. Alu Bonda

16. Spinach Pakora

17. Vegetable Shaslik

18. Bengali Peyajee

19. Gobi Pakora

20. Onion Kulcha

American/Other:

1.     Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

2.     Jalapeno Poppers with Cheddar Cheese

3.     Spanakopita

4.     Thai Chicken Sate

5.     Baby lamb Chops

6.     Spooned Atlantic Lobster with Caviar

7.     Goat Cheese and Fig on Sourdough Crostini

8.     Coconut Breaded Prawn with Spiced Papaya Dip

9.     Mini Vegetable Empanadas with Dipping Sauce

10. Pork & Beef Dumplings with Soy Sauce

11. Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls

12. Mini Crab Cakes

13. Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls

14. Fiesta Chicken Salad in Mini Filo Cups

15. Melon and Proscuitto Skewers

16. Smoked Salmon Canape

17. Shrimp Cocktail Shooter

18. Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna

19. Caprese Skewers

20. Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps