Calling classy MNers. What do you like to nibble with your Champagne?

[spidermama]

I'm getting very excited now.

My brother's getting married next Friday and we're doing Champagne and nibbles at my house beforehand.

What shall we eat?

My dad (Champagne supplier and proper grown up) says salami and anchovy-stuffed olives.

Anything else? There will be quite a few vegetarians there.

canapes!

Sainsburys do some very nice little russian pancake things you could put soft cheese and chives on.

expat I did say classy MNers.

How would I get hold of canapes then? Make or buy?

I've very much a lentil stew type so am way out of my depth.

My Dp

dh's nipples & other bits.

just kidding!

snap, edogy!

Oh edodgy. Now I'm hoping there'll be some Shampoo left over so I can follow that suggestion in privacy.

twigletts can't you order it all from m & s... this isn't just party food.......this is m & s party food!

Order it? Do they deliver then?

I'd quite like to make something.
Are cheese straws a bit naff?

I love the pancakes, cream cheese and chives idea madmarchare.

i don't think they deliver but i'm sure they do it per head like a buffet.. think waitrose do too..

according to dh who is a head chef - the most simple canapes can be things like:

buy ready made pastry cups (available in various shapes) and fill with things like

smoked salmon, soft cheese and dill
soft cheese, black olive, sun blush tomato
mozzerella and pesto
prawns in marie rose sauce and topped with fresh dill
pickled herrings with onion and herbs

also try putting some inch square brown and white bread peices and topping with cream cheese and prawns
smoked salmon
sun dried tomatoes
gherkin and mayo
roasted peppers

Dh says that the main base is usually cream/soft cheese and them other things like fish, and veg etc are added with those.

you can also get sweet canapes ready made containining things like mini choux buns, vanilla slices etc.

flutes au beurre are excellent. sort of a twisted pastry stick, gorgeously crunchy & buttery. Not cheese twists though. Too much flavour might spoil the taste of the bubbly.

where abouts are you spidermama?

russian pancake things are blinis iirc (and the Sainsbury's ones are very nice)

Strawberry and champagne are nice.

Congrats to your brother btw

Helsi - very classy suggestions. Thankyou. I will definitely do these canapes. Are these canape cup things readily available? Where?

I'm not sure my pastry is up to scratch sans.

Brighton.

take a leaf outta oprah's book, i'm tellin' ya. champers + pink lorina lemonade. it's just genius.

Dh uses a company called Nisbets/Nisbitts (sorry not sure of spelling as can't find his catalogue and he has just nipped out). You can order online too which is great.

ah - sorry dh can't travel that far! we are in Leeds

Doh! Shame Helsi. My bro and his fiance are in Barnsley, but coming down here for the wedding.

Thanks for your help though.

mmmmm not sure they would travel too well!

Blini's.

Based on your suggestions I have just found this \link{http://www.merchant-gourmet.com/osb/showitem.cfm/Category/77\Merchant Gourmet} website with fab suggestion. I can't wait to get down Waitrose and get this whole thing going.

First poetry, now champagne - you are getting VERY classy, spidermama. Hope it's a lovely day.