Finger food and canapés have become a lasting trend in wedding catering due to their ability to offer a diverse range of taste sensations while providing a unique touch to your special day. As seasoned wedding caterers, we at Fed by Jed have had the pleasure of catering numerous weddings with finger food, and we can attest to the fact that it has become increasingly popular for several notable reasons…

Canapés used to be associated with cocktail style parties. However, in recent years, serving finger food has become an increasingly popular option for catering corporate events, private parties and are a very popular option for wedding food. And it’s easy to see why! Finger food provides a more diversified selection of food during the celebration than a traditional sit-down meal. Ultimately leaving those attending with a flavour smorgasbord while also providing a range of choice capable of covering all dietary requirements. 

An often asked question when catering an event with finger food is “How many canapés will we need per person?” Ultimately, this depends on a range of factors relating to the event itself - such as the time of day the event will be held; the type of party you are hosting; and if any other food will be provided throughout the event.

A great way to know how many canapés to select for your event is to think about when the food will be served. This guide should offer a clear starting point for how many items to select per person when catering with canapés.