Canapé quantities by event and duration

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Topic: How Many Canapes Per Person

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Primary source: https://shiokkitchencatering.com.sg/blogs/news/how-many-canapes-per-person

Quick Info

In the quantity-choice step, event duration changes the range. Events longer than 4 hours use 6-8 canapés per person.

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Key points

  • When does a longer event need a higher canapé count?: Events lasting longer than 4 hours require 6-8 canapés per person to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Which event types use different canapé ranges?: Cocktail parties: 6-8. Formal dinners: 4-6. Casual gatherings: 2-4. These ranges apply to 2-hour events, with formal dinners framed as pre-dinner service.
  • What happens to the range when canapés take centre stage?: At cocktail parties, canapés take centre stage, so the recommended quantity is 6-8 per person for a 2-hour event.

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At which step does event duration play a role?

In the quantity-choice step, event duration changes the range. Events longer than 4 hours use 6-8 canapés per person.

When does a longer event need a higher canapé count?

Events lasting longer than 4 hours require 6-8 canapés per person to maintain guest satisfaction.

Which event types use different canapé ranges?

Cocktail parties: 6-8. Formal dinners: 4-6. Casual gatherings: 2-4. These ranges apply to 2-hour events, with formal dinners framed as pre-dinner service.

What happens to the range when canapés take centre stage?

At cocktail parties, canapés take centre stage, so the recommended quantity is 6-8 per person for a 2-hour event.

Sources

  1. https://shiokkitchencatering.com.sg/blogs/news/how-many-canapes-per-person

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