Cold Bites
Easy-to-serve selections that hold well during arrivals and mingling.
Appetizer Catering · Minneapolis–St. Paul
Small bites that do more than fill a tray.
Finger foods, cocktail bites, grazing-style selections and reception appetizers— planned around your guest count, event length and service format.
Build the bite
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THE TABLE CORP.
Pick it up.
Pass it around.
Pass it around.
Tap the tray to arrange the bites.
Best for
Cocktail receptions
Office events
Open houses
Private celebrations
Networking events
Choose by presentation
Three ways to serve the first bite.
Start with the room, service time and how guests will move. We will match the quantity and presentation to the event.
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Simple and efficient
Drop-Off Appetizers
Prepared trays and boxes delivered ready for your team to arrange and serve.
Visual and interactive
Displayed Bites
Styled appetizer displays and stations that become part of the event.
Most support
Staffed Reception Service
Setup, attendants and coordinated appetizer service based on the proposal.
Build the mix
Balance familiar favorites with a few memorable bites.
Warm Bites
Hot appetizers planned around service timing and holding requirements.
Substantial Bites
More filling selections when appetizers replace or delay a full meal.
Sweet Bites
Mini desserts or small sweets to complete the appetizer spread.
What to expect
Quantities planned around the actual event.
Appetizer quantities depend on event length, time of day, menu variety, guest count and whether another meal will be served.
Food, packaging and serving pieces
Preparation, selected packaging and basic serving utensils when appropriate.
Display, staffing and rentals
Styled setup, attendants, rentals, replenishment and cleanup are included only when listed.
How it works
From guest count to the first tray.
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Share the event
Date, venue, guest count and event length.
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Choose the format
Drop-off, displayed bites or staffed service.
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Build the mix
Cold, warm, substantial and dietary selections.
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Confirm the plan
Finalize quantities, timing and presentation details.
How many appetizers should be ordered per guest?+
The quantity depends on event length, time of day, menu variety and whether a full meal follows.
Can appetizers replace dinner?+
Yes, but the menu should include enough substantial bites and the quantities must be planned accordingly.
Can hot and cold appetizers be combined?+
Yes. A mixed menu can be planned around the venue, timing and available holding equipment.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?+
Yes. Dietary requests should be shared early so suitable selections can be evaluated.
Is setup included?+
Setup depends on the selected service and is included only when listed in the order or proposal.
Plan the first bite
Tell us how the event needs to begin.
Share the venue, guest count, timing and whether appetizers are the full meal or the opening course.
Plan an appetizer menu