Q. I am considering hosting an informal afternoon wedding reception. We have 200 wedding guests and our budget is very tight.  Do you have any ideas? What do we serve that won’t break the bank?

A. I think a finger food buffet reception would be a fun economical idea. It is perfect for an informal afternoon or early evening cocktail reception. Finger food can be eaten on the move so you don’t need formal seating and table arrangements. Some of your guests will be happy to stand up and mingle as they eat.

Here are some finger food suggestions from Executive Catering and Coach Services a top rated catering company in the UK.

• Mini buns with various fillings 
• Chicken satay 
• Vegetable spring rolls 
• Homemade quiche lorraine
• Freshly baked steak slices 
• Pizza fingers
• Chilli cheese nuggets

• Vol au vent with a savoury filling
• Chicken goujons with dip
• Freshly baked cheese and onion pie slice
• Potato snacks

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• Ham and cheese mini quiche
• Freshly baked mince and onion slice 
• Broccoli and brie filo puff 

• Bread sandwiches with mixed fillings
• Freshly baked corned beef slices
• Beef chilli devil bites 
• Mini peking duck spring rolls 
• Mini sausage rolls 

Dessert Buffets

• Butter and jam scones
• Mini cakes
• Mini chocolate desserts
• Mini fruit tart desserts
• Large muffins
• Chocolate eclairs
• Jam and cream scones 
• Profiteroles
• Cheesecake Slices

For all you catering needs please give Executive Catering and Coach Services a call at: 0191 3863682 or visit their website: http://www.eccservices.co.uk/