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Small Bites & Appetizers

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Small Bites & Appetizers

Professional catering for Louisville and Southern Indiana, shaped around your gathering.

RECEPTION & GRAZING MENU

Small Bites & Appetizers

Chef-led appetizers, boards, displays, and salads designed for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible grazing service.

APPETIZERS FROM $3 / PERSON
BOARDS $5 / PERSON
SALADS FROM $3 / PERSON

Signature Appetizers

Choose familiar favorites, refined bites, or a balanced mix of warm and fresh selections.

Handcrafted Empanadas

Delicate pastry filled with potato and cheese, seasoned beef, or spiced chicken. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Crispy Canapés

Mini wonton tacos or pizza bites with bold, crowd-friendly flavor. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Baked Brie en Croûte

Warm brie with fig jam and candied pecans, accompanied by toasted baguette. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Glazed pork belly served with a lively remoulade. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Buffalo Smoked Chicken Dip

Served warm with tortilla chips and scallions. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Warm Pretzel Bites

Paired with aged beer cheese or classic cheddar sauce. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Fresh Market Crudités

Seasonal vegetables with traditional, roasted-red-pepper, and spinach-artichoke hummus. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Cucumber Elegance Cups

Filled with pimento cheese, hummus, avocado mousse, or horseradish-smoked meat. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Mini Street Tacos

Beef, chicken, or fish with cilantro-lime slaw on soft tortillas. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Chef’s Seasonal Canapés

A rotating selection inspired by the best available seasonal ingredients. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Charcuterie Experience

Meats, cheeses, and accompaniments arranged as boards or individual cups. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$5 / person

Mediterranean Mezze Board

Hummus, tzatziki, olives, roasted peppers, feta, and warm pita. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$5 / person

Seasonal Vegetable & Fruit Displays

Fresh-cut produce presented as platters, composed salads, or skewers. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Salads & Bowls

Fresh accompaniments that work beautifully with small bites or a complete meal.

Garden Greens

Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, onions, croutons, and cheese. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Wedge Salad

Iceberg, bacon, blue-cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, and pecans. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Classic Caesar

Romaine, parmesan, croutons, and Caesar dressing. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Antipasto Salad

Mediterranean vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, and olives in vinaigrette. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$5 / person

Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. It works especially well for cocktail hours, receptions, and flexible passed-service menus.

$3 / person

Planning notes

Chef Ken can recommend quantities based on event length, time of day, guest count, and whether the small bites will complement or replace a full meal.

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