On Aug 13, 7:05*am, PeterL > wrote:
> We have a function coming up at the end of next month and there will be
> approx 80 guests. Federal, State, and Local politicians, Mayor and
> councillors, and assorted 'big knobs' from head office.... as well as a whole
> tribe of us 'riff-raff'.
>
> There is to be a formal ceremony with everyone in attendance, and then I
> wanted to have a light lunch for all the 'knobs' so they can have a feed and
> leave. Then the rest of us will bring out the steaks and the beer and have a
> *real* lunch!!
>
> So........ any ideas as to finger food that is substantial enough for a
> lunch, but not requiring the use of any cutlery, and not being too wet and
> messy.
>
> The first thing I thought of was chicken drumettes. You get the drumstick and
> pull all the meat down to the big end, cook it up and serve. You use the
> naked bone as a holding tool....... like this.....
>
> http://www.foodtv.ca/DMM/C/H/Chicken_Drumettes_003.jpg
>
> I'd like about 6-8 different dishes (hot or cold), as well as the ubiquitous
> sandwiches, and cakes.
>
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> Peter Lucas * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> Brisbane * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> Australia * * *
>
> If we are not meant to eat animals,
> why are they made of meat?

Here are some good finger foods I have found successful:

Marinate some shrimp and wrap them in blanched peapods, secure with
toothpick.

Wrap chunks of melon in proscuitto, secure with toothpick.

Skewer chunks of fresh mozzarella, grape tomato halves and fresh
basil.

MIni savory tartlets.

Baked mini potatoes, spilt and topped with flavored sour cream.

Olive tapenade on (chilled) potato rounds.

Baked Spanish tortilla,cut into cubes (a lot of pieces for little
work!)

Cheese tray - easiest of all!

Good luck,
Kris