Feeding a crowd can be hard work, especially when kitchen space is at a premium and there are a number of tastes to cater for.
Appetisers are finger foods that are usually served before a meal. They are also known as hors d’oeuvres, antipasti, or starters.
A selection of appetisers or small plates makes for a great solution to office lunches, giving all staff the choice to choose their meals according to their preferences. Let’s take a look at six great no-cook options:
No-cook options
- Cucumber sandwiches are a timeless afternoon tea staple
- Cheese dips are a great all-rounder and can be made well in advance for convenience. Mix parmesan and ricotta cheeses for a smooth, creamy, and delicious dip that pairs perfectly with fresh bread.
- An antipasto selection is always a hit; what’s more, you can take it to the next level by adding a tasty marinade. Mozzarella pearls, sun dried tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts are all delicious marinated in garlic, chilli, or herb dressings and oils.
- Greek-inspired layered dips are hearty, filling, and visually pleasing with their vibrant colours. Take hummus and layer it with feta cheese, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
- Whip up quick and simple pinwheels by taking your favourite flavour selection, adding it to a wrap, rolling the wrap up, and slicing it. Delicious combinations include tomato, mozzarella, and basil, and prosciutto, parmesan, and pesto.
- Finally, the ultimate grazing platter is the famous charcuterie board. Packed with meats, cheeses, fruits, breads, crackers, and more, the options are limited only by your imagination.
Catered office lunches
Office lunches don’t have to be boring, with a whole host of ideas and recipes for tasty, simple, no-cook solutions; alternatively, you can outsource the catering for your office lunches to a company such as crumbsdelivered.co.uk/shop/office-lunch-delivery. All you have to do is organise the delivery.
Specialist caterers offer a stress-free and easy-to-organise solution, catering for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Dishes come freshly cooked and exquisitely presented, ready for your staff to enjoy.
