Absolutely perfect weather last night for a backyard summer party! Select Service debuted many of our brand new canapes for summer 2012 - lots of chilled options that are perfect for the heat of summer. This outdoor reception was for about 60 guests, and featuring passed canapes in place of a formal seated dinner. Guests brought traditional German cakes and desserts for later in the evening, and Select served an Asian-inspired chicken and rice noodle soup at the end of the night.
The patio around the pool was dotted with high bar tables for guests to have a place to set down their drinks. We love the stretch black covers for high bar tables, especially when paired with a more traditional linen topper. We twisted the black covers for a really interested look to the table.
The doors leading out to the patio. Even though it was a perfect night, we ALWAYS recommend renting tents just in case. We unfortunately cannot control the weather, and it's better safe than sorry!
Chef Kelvin assembling coconut ginger sticky rice topped with Thai style shredded chicken
Assembling Bloody Mary poached shrimp with tomato onion panna cotta in individual shot glasses
We added tiny spoons to help guests get every last bit of the panna cotta
Remember our smoked salmon lollipops from Christmas? Everyone loves food on a stick, so we've introduced a chive, bacon, and gorgonzola lollipop.
These were a big hit - Szechwan pork and apple skewers with a savoury donut. We made the itty bitty donuts from scratch, and served them slightly warm.
A more traditional canape - gingered cream cheese grapes rolled in slivered almonds. Chef Kelvin presented them "on the vine"
Looks like dessert, but these are actually savoury! Tiny little beet meringues with goat cheese filling, they melt in your mouth, but just the right amount of sweet and tangy
Tiny crepes are coming off the "assembly line" filled with smoked salmon salad
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