They are larger than hors d’oeuvres and compliment the menu being served for dinner.

As dinner continues you are then served a menu of other Asian inspired items that complete the theme of the meal.Īppetizers or Hors d’Oeuvres? Scenario 3:Īfter a wedding ceremony you are escorted to a cocktail hour where they have waiters passing around items that may or may not all be themed together, but can be held and eaten in 1-2 bites.Īn appetizer is something you eat before a meal after you have been seated. You are served three skewers of chicken satay with a peanut dipping sauce. You are seated and as the music is playing while guests are arriving. In addition everyone is mingling around the room enjoying the food offerings with no formal dinner being served.Īppetizers or Hors d’Oeuvres? Scenario 2:Īt the end of a conference you arrive at the closing banquet.

There is a cheese and fruit platter over here, an antipasto platter over there and a display of two – three bite desserts. You’re invited to a party or reception and arrive to find stations around the room with small bite size offerings.