How to Display Utensils on a Finger Food Table at a Wedding

Even finger foods need utensils, display them beautifully.

When planning the food aspect of this special day, one strategy is to begin with small bites and finger foods. Finger foods can be quickly and easily consumed with little mess or chance for spills. They often still require special utensils, and displaying them creativly can enhance the overall look of the reception. The utensils on the finger food table should not be overlooked.

Things You'll Need

• Wedding table
• Table Cloth
• Special utensils
• Recepticals, baskets or jars
• Other table decorations
• Labels

Instructions

Choose the Food

1. 

   Each food requires a special utensil.

   Decide on the type of finger foods to be served. Finger foods are generally served first, and should compliment the overall feel of the event, with similar flavors to the buffet or entrees to follow.
   If they are the only food being served besides the cake, a larger number of specialty utensils may be necessary.

2. Determine what specialty utensil is best. Fondue or kebabs requires sticks or skewers, while cheese and crackers need knives or spreaders. Don't forget the basics, knives for cutting, tongs for gripping and forks for those guests who prefer them. If no special utensil is required, make sure napkins are provided in their place.

3. 

   Display the utensils in a creative container.

   Find the correct way to hold the utensil. Play with the display. The skewers may be displayed in a vertical box, jar or bag, or horizontally in a long basket or dish. Standard utensils can be set into small fans or clustered at each end of the table near plates. Set up a display table ahead of time with the correctly colored tablecloth and other decorations so the item placement is to scale and correct.

Tips & Warnings

• Finish with detail. The day of the event, make sure the display of skewers has a small box or bag for trash, or plastic utensils are recycled. Label the container with the name of it's contents and a reminder to dispose of them properly.

• Utensils are often thrown away by accident. Inform the caterers or food service helpers to keep a lookout.

References

• Team Wedding: How to Best Serve Finger Foods for a Wedding

Resources

• Your Printable Planner: Wedding Finger Food Reception