Celebrate in style

From sparkling drinks to veggie alternaties, everything you need for a wedding (or any other occasion) buffet for up to 20 guests - and every dish can be doubled, tripled or halved.

Get off to a sparkling start...

Greet guests with these bite-size canapés - to serve 20 guests, you'll need to make about 80 crostini.

Mix and match crostini

Canapé know-how

Canapés are a wonderful way to start a smart buffet, but keep them small - no bigger than a mouthful - so they are easy to eat.
Keep things simple by assembling them in a production line. Lay out all the bread slices on a large surface, then top with each ingredient individually.
Get some helpers if you can, and if space allows, even if it's only to chop up a bunch of herbs.
Lay out the platters on the table or ask youngsters to help pass them around.
To save yourself time and space, for a more relaxed occasion, fill a big bowl with crostini and put the toppings in smaller bowls, so guests can serve themselves.
Buy the best-quality ingredients you can. As the crostini aren't cooked, you'll be able to taste the difference in good smoked salmon and fresh crab.
Use any leftover herbs to decorate the serving plates.

What to cook for the main meal

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