{"id":15316,"date":"2018-08-14T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=15316"},"modified":"2018-08-14T07:00:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T12:00:02","slug":"8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events","title":{"rendered":"8 \u201cFake\u201d Finger Foods to Avoid Serving at Your Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, catering. Whether you\u2019re planning a company\u2019s internal social event or a medium-sized wedding, you\u2019re going to have to put a lot of thought into catering. You first consider what your clients want, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/06\/planning-budget-wedding-dos-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cross-evaluate it with their budget<\/a>, and then bring in your own expertise. Would a 5-course meal suit their event? How about a buffet? Or maybe they decided they just wanted to serve finger foods\u2014and <em>a lot<\/em> of them!<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re pressed for variety, the creative juices start flowing. But sometimes what might look good in your head may not translate well in a busy setting. Ready or not, here are the 8 finger foods you should avoid serving at your events!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#1_Chips\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chips!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#2_Wings\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#3_Mini-sloppy_Joes\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mini-sloppy Joes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#4_Shelled_Nuts\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shelled Nuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#5_Foods_in_their_own_containers\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Foods in their own containers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#6_Puff_pastry\" >6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Puff pastry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#7_Mini_buttercream_cakes%E2%80%A6\" >7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mini buttercream cakes\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#8_Assembly_line\" >8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assembly line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/8-fake-finger-foods-to-avoid-serving-at-your-events\/#Bonus_tip_Be_conscious_of_preferences_and_restrictions\" >Bonus tip: Be conscious of preferences and restrictions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chips\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chips!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greasy fingers\u2026 Cheetos dust\u2026 ugh! Even if you have more than enough napkins to go around, why are these cheap junk foods being served at all? We\u2019ve heard horror stories of events offering Halloween trick-or-treat chip bags as appropriate snacks for cocktail hour. It may work for a small, informal meeting or social gathering, but not for an important event! If they\u2019re hiring an event planner in the first place, why would they then cheap out on the food\u2014the most memorable part of an event?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wings\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15323\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/saucy-chicken-wings-are-bad-choices-for-appetizers-at-a-fancy-event.jpg\" alt=\"saucy chicken wings are bad choices for appetizers at a fancy event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/saucy-chicken-wings-are-bad-choices-for-appetizers-at-a-fancy-event.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/saucy-chicken-wings-are-bad-choices-for-appetizers-at-a-fancy-event-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true: individual wings are finger-food sized. But you should really avoid this as best you can. Even if it\u2019s a southern event! Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The wings will probably be fried in some way. Fried foods don\u2019t taste that great when they are made ahead of time. Unless your caterer is frying food on site, it\u2019s best to avoid these foods.<\/li>\n<li>Dressing up wings means having many different types of sauces on hand\u2026 which can get super messy!<\/li>\n<li>Fried foods are heavy! It\u2019s okay to have a couple fried options, but having many finger foods that are heavy on the grease may translate to guests slipping into a food coma early into the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mini-sloppy_Joes\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mini-sloppy Joes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019d think this didn\u2019t need mentioning\u2026 well, you\u2019d be wrong! Unless your sloppy Joes are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qy3gddcG0yI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the size of a penny<\/a>, their capacity for messiness should not be underestimated. This meal is notorious for being sloppy and heavy. Guests, whether they are decked out in tuxedos and floor-length gowns or simple blazers and blouses, won\u2019t appreciate saucy food that may ruin their clothes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Shelled_Nuts\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shelled Nuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15326\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/avoid-shelled-nuts-because-its-not-easily-accessible-and-potential-allergies.jpg\" alt=\"avoid shelled nuts because it's not easily accessible and potential allergies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/avoid-shelled-nuts-because-its-not-easily-accessible-and-potential-allergies.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/avoid-shelled-nuts-because-its-not-easily-accessible-and-potential-allergies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shelled nuts are indeed cheaper than their stripped-down alternatives. But it\u2019s not easy to access or immediately satiating like finger foods are supposed to be. Imagine having a bowl of walnuts. You would then need to provide each person individual nutcrackers so they can even access their foods! This can get pretty expensive, and also poses a safety hazard for younger guests. It\u2019s a lot of arm work, and frankly, people will probably avoid them altogether.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Foods_in_their_own_containers\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Foods in their own containers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What does saucy meatball pasta in a cup have in common with Thai coconut soup shooters? Their clunky containers! While these may present well, they also come with a lot more work. If the finger foods are served station-style, guests load up on everything on a single plate. Then, they have to decide which of the container-dependent apps they could return to their table in one piece. Besides, more cups means more dishes and more wait staff to distribute and collect them!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Puff_pastry\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Puff pastry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easy on the puff, phyllo-based pastries. Most pastries are small and fit the definition of finger food perfectly. But the crusts tend to flake everywhere! These pesky flakes crumble when you try to get them out, and often leave behind unsightly oil stains. If you\u2019ve ever had the unfortunate experience of having a flake seemingly weave itself into the fabric of your outfit, you\u2019d know to avoid these!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Mini_buttercream_cakes%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mini buttercream cakes\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15327\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/buttercream-cupcakes-are-bad-choices-as-food-at-a-wedding-before-the-cake-reveal.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream cupcakes are bad choices as food at a wedding before the cake reveal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/buttercream-cupcakes-are-bad-choices-as-food-at-a-wedding-before-the-cake-reveal.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/buttercream-cupcakes-are-bad-choices-as-food-at-a-wedding-before-the-cake-reveal-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This item on the list applies to weddings. Firstly, did the happy couple order a buttercream wedding cake? Yes? Then why would you serve mini buttercream cakes as finger food? It doesn\u2019t make any sense! Providing a variety of finger foods to serve different guest tastes is essential when doing finger-food catering. But the wedding cake stands alone in the reception\u2019s programming. Leave out similarly-tasting deserts if your clients want big fanfare when their special cake is later unveiled!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Assembly_line\"><\/span>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assembly line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/03\/are-these-event-catering-trends-in-or-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">neat idea<\/a>, but it doesn\u2019t really pan out too well at a medium-large wedding. Some planners\u2014usually not professionals\u2014don\u2019t create multiple lines even for buffets. Imagine having a single file line to assemble your own mini-tacos or sliders. Those who anticipate that they wouldn\u2019t make it back up for seconds could spend an extra long time when it\u2019s finally their turn\u2014creating as many appetizers as possible so they don\u2019t have to line up again. All in all, this is a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_tip_Be_conscious_of_preferences_and_restrictions\"><\/span>Bonus tip: Be conscious of preferences and restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15324\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dont-just-serve-shellfish-as-attendees-might-have-allergies.jpg\" alt=\"don't just serve shellfish as event attendees might have allergies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dont-just-serve-shellfish-as-attendees-might-have-allergies.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dont-just-serve-shellfish-as-attendees-might-have-allergies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When serving finger foods, make sure you have a large variety of food and they\u2019re well-labeled. If someone has an aversion to a certain ingredient, they should have other choices! Here are three examples of what you <em>shouldn\u2019t<\/em> do!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only offering a blue cheese option\u2013 not everyone likes super pungent cheese!<\/li>\n<li>Only offering a pork option\u2013 some people will refuse this due to religious and cultural dietary restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Only offering shellfish \u2013 allergies, enough said!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any other \u201cfake\u201d finger foods we missed? Leave a comment!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\">Wedding planning in Hollywood is often exaggerated\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/07\/how-a-career-in-wedding-planning-is-different-than-in-the-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find out what it\u2019s really like<\/a>!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food is one of the most memorable aspects of an event. 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