appetizer tray

Hors d'oeuvres serving dish

An appetizer tray is a platter or dish arranged with small portions of food meant to be eaten before a main course or at a cocktail party.

The tray typically holds finger foods, hors d'oeuvres, or snacks that guests can pick from: She set out an appetizer tray with cheese, crackers, and olives.

Also called an hors d'oeuvre tray or party platter.

Related

cheese board · crackers · olives · deviled eggs · stuffed mushrooms · dip · platter · party platter · finger food · cocktail party · nibbles · bruschetta · spread · toothpicks · cocktail napkins · napkins · guests · mingle

Categories
Opposites
meal course sequence

appetizer traydessert tray

Platter of post-meal sweets

main course · entrée · cheese course · digestif · dessert cart

presentation format

appetizer trayindividual portion

portion size and satiety

appetizer trayfeast

Elaborate ceremonial meal

dinner plate

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G