Event Canapes
Perfectly Crafted Canapes That Wow Your Guests
Our delicious canapés are proudly presented on rustic boards and served to your guests by our friendly, professional team. These elegant, bite-sized treats make a perfect first impression—served with cocktail napkins for that extra touch of style.
We recommend offering around four to six canapés per person, ideally one to two hours before your wedding breakfast. Of course, the final choice is entirely up to you.
Below is our current list of canapés, but we are always happy to create bespoke options if you have some ideas of your own.
All canapé selections are based on a minimum of 40 portions per type.
Hot Meat
Beef brisket croquette with horseradish creme fraiche
Crispy buttermilk chicken with ranch sauce (GF)
Lamb kofta skewer with tzatziki dipping sauce
Cocktail sausages in a maple and grain mustard coating
Crispy duck filo pastry spring rolls with hoisin dipping sauce
Cold Meat
Smooth chicken liver pâté on crostini with red onion chutney
Cumbrian air-dried ham, peach, and pea shoots (GF)
Rocket, pear, and prosciutto rolls with a drizzle of truffle oil (GF)
Hot Fish
Mini haddock fish and chips with tartare sauce
Lemon and garlic tiger prawn kebabs
Smoked haddock and chive fishcake in a panko crumb with saffron aioli
Cold Fish
Salmon gravlax with creme fraiche blinis
Pumpernickel topped with smoked halibut and avocado cream (DF)
Smoked mackerel on rye bread with pickled cucumber
Hot Vegetarian
Butternut squash and sage arancini, deep-fried in panko crumbs with saffron aioli (V)
Deep-fried vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce (V)
Gruyere and tomato relish sourdough truffle toastie (V)
Cold Vegetarian
Smoked aubergine and pomegranate seed on rosemary crostini V/VG
Baby mozzarella, basil leaf and sun-blushed tomato skewer V/ GF
Rainbow vegetable rice paper with a peanut dipping sauce GF/VG
Hot Vegan
Sweet potato and guacamole bites GF/ DF/ VG
​Mini black bean burger - relish- gem leaf VG
Courgette fritters - Hawkshead tomato relish GF/ GF
​Cold Vegan
Rainbow vegetable rice paper rolls with a peanut dipping sauce (GF/VG)
Indian spiced cauliflower with beetroot harissa (VG/GF/DF)
Smoked aubergine and pomegranate seeds on rosemary crostini (V/VG)
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GF – Gluten-Free | DF – Dairy-Free | VG – Vegan | V – Vegetarian
Handcrafted Canapés Made with Love
We hope our canapé selection has given you a taste of what’s possible for your next event. Whether you're planning a wedding drinks reception, a private party, or a stylish corporate gathering, The Cumbrian Chef is here to make your celebration effortlessly elegant and full of flavour. Our canapés are more than just bites. They are handcrafted little moments of joy to impress your guests and kick off your event in the most delicious way. We’d love to hear about your event and help you create the perfect menu.