Finger food menus can be adjusted to suit the formality of your occasion
Reaching a 50th wedding anniversary is a major milestone that deserves an elaborate celebration. Many couples celebrate by renewing their vows, and hosting a reception similar to a wedding reception. A buffet style dinner may not be the way to go when entertaining friends at the reception. Finger foods are a less expensive way to cater for a large party, and make it easier for the partygoers to mill around and visit.
Hot Finger Foods
Hot finger foods are more aromatic than cold finger foods, and make guests feel more like they have had a full meal. Baby lamb chops can be dressed up with a garnish and served as a finger food. Meatballs or mini-sausages can be served hot in a barbecue sauce, and made a finger food by skewering one or two meat pieces on a toothpick for serving. Blini are an elegant finger food served warm. Blini are similar to crepes, and are traditionally topped with caviar, salmon and other seafood.
Kabobs
Kabobs of brightly colored fruits and vegetables can be served in a vase and used as centerpieces and table d cor. Use cookie cutters to cut fresh fruit into floral shapes for a more decorative design. Skewer a mixture of apples, grapes, pineapple, strawberries and fresh melon to make an attractive mix for each kabob. Mix cheeses, vegetables, and stuffed pasta like large shells or tortellini on kabobs to create a completely different but equally bright kabob platter. Set out ranch dressing, havarti, hummus or other dips as a garnish for the veggie kabobs.
Cold Foods
Cold foods can be prepared in advance, and served quickly on the day of the reception. Deviled eggs are an inexpensive and traditional finger food. Finger sandwiches provide substantial nourishment, and can be made the night before. You can serve basic cold salad sandwiches, like tuna, egg or chicken salad, or choose a less traditional option like pimento and cheese or cucumber sandwiches.
Desserts
Cake is the most traditional food for any 50th anniversary party. The cake can be multiple tiers like a wedding cake, or a more basic sheet cake. The important thing to remember when serving cake as a finger food is serving size. Cut the cake in 1-inch squares so it can be eaten in two or three bites and does not require a fork and plate. Consider serving homemade mints or chocolate medallions with the cake.
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