Day 11 Objectives

The preparation of cold Hors d’oeuvre.

Canapé, Zakuski, floral centerpiece and mirror presentation

Acronym for Hors d’oeuvre

Hors d’Oliver - No Plural:Eats No “’s” at endUndercookedVegetables - Definition:Rarely Listen to Chef!!Ever

4 Types of Hors D’oeuvre

ColdHotCanapé Zakuski

Cold

Ready-to-eat eg.

•Antipasta platter•Smoked or Pickled Fishes•Sausages•Fruits and veggies•Deviled Eggs

Hot

Heat applied, fully cooked and served hot eg.

•Quiche Tartlets •Bouchee’s - Filled Puff dough cups•Puff dough pockets•Spanikopita - Phyllo dough pockets•Stuffed Mushrooms•Clams casino

Canapes

Cold variety, tiny open-face sandwiches that has a base, spread, body and garnish Bases:

•Breads - toasted•Crackers•Polenta•Cornbread•Flat breads

Zakuski

Cold fish variety of canape. Base, spread, fish. Fishes:

•Smoked salmon•Gravlax•Pickled Herring•Smoked Trout

Mirror Presentation

Centerpiece for focal point - flow to guest Clean Mirror with vinegar - no windexLayout on parchment before actual layoutPlan ahead to prevent mistakesNo smudges or smearsLeave 1” border around edgeAlternate colors, heights, shapes Remember Find the back - the seam!!

Butler Service

Shined Silver plattersWhite gloves for serversLinen napkins and/or dollies are usedNapkins and toothpicks for guestsAccompaniment sauces and

garnishesFocal point

Volume Production

Mise en Place everything firstOrganize station for assemblyPlan out assembly line for efficiency Simplify where ever and whenever

possible very labor intensive.Be imaginative and creativeUtilize leftovers to cut food cost

Production - 2 each person

Ham and Mandarine butterflies - squaresDuck Confit Bundles, Citrus butter - triangleSmoked Duck Breast, Cilantro butter -

circlesSausages, Roasted Garlic Mayo - circlesGravlax Rose, Dill Sour cream - circlesSardine mousse Barquette, lemon, capersShrimp on Cucumber, Dill Cream Cheese

Production - continued

Smoked salmon and caviar blini, sour cream and dill

Cherry tomato crown, tapenade cream cheese

Vegetable Floral Centerpiece - 1

7 each type: 6 on mirror - 1 on plate