Whether you are entertaining a few guests or planning on filling your home with family and friends, food is a must. One of the main concerns when it comes to catering is how to please everyone. The key is to offer a variety of delicious foods and make sure that they are all clearly marked too. Here are some delicious foods that you can serve at your next afternoon tea event.

Mini Pastries

Mini pastries are super flexible. They have just about any kind of filling you can imagine. There are both sweet and savoury options to consider. There are several fillings that include cheese and meat while there are also those suited for vegetarians. Make sure that you keep each type of pastry separate and, since it’s tough to tell what’s inside, you should label them. This is easy to do with a toothpick and label.

Tartlets

Like mini pastries, tartlets are also extremely versatile. The best part is that you can mostly see what they are made of. Vegetarian options may include bell peppers, mushrooms and olives. They can even be topped with smoked salmon or bacon.

Mini Sandwiches

Mini sandwiches are so cute that it makes them even more delicious! If you are making them yourself, you should know that they can be more time-consuming because of the size and the quantity you will need. The best approach is to line up all of your ingredients and make several dozen at a time. Instead of making one sandwich at a time, you can make many and it’s a far more streamlined method. To keep them intact, use a decorative toothpick. This also makes them easier for your guests to serve themselves.

Mini Quiches

Another hot favourite at tea time, quiche is satisfying and absolutely delicious. Two of the top options include bacon and spinach. Mini quiches are often better than the full-sized variety because they are easier to serve and often result in far less waste – if any.

Mini Frittatas

Another fulfilling and delicious treat, frittatas offer your afternoon guests something that might be associated with breakfast or brunch. Again, like mini quiches, your mini frittatas are easier to serve.

In case you are wondering why mini foods are so popular when entertaining, there are several reasons. Firstly, as mentioned above, they are easier to serve. Secondly, if your guests are unsure about a particular dish, they are more likely to at least try it if the portion size is small enough. Larger portions make people shy away from trying new things.