Actividades: Practical The advantage of serving food in small portions is the flavour-diversity. For summer caterings, small bites are a practical and healthy solution, and you can combine both raw and cooked food and avoid digesting heavy meals. It is especially practical in long meetings where delegates have to keep working in the afternoon or in outdoor activities where physical exercise is required. Small bites take lesser time and need lesser logistics in furniture, crockery and cutlery. Creative Finger food can be a lot of fun. Offer it as “gastronomic surprises” with unique combinations or fun presentations. You can also play with toothpicks in various materials such as bamboo for a Zen touch, or with engraved symbols or messages. Presentations can be very creative, such as fresh fruit in bowls, or snacks on glass trays for a minimal look, or on wooden trays for more exotic bites. Decorate toothpicks with elements related to the event. Far from the typical mini paper umbrella, possibilities are endless and can be personalised according to the event’s theme or with corporate colours, shapes, etc. A fun touch! Communication tool Use toothpicks as a communication tool. For example, flags to identify the country of origin of the food that is being served, or as fun notes such as “I am Bio”, “Mmmm delicious!”, “Cholesterol free” or “No meat” (the company logo can be printed on the other side of the note). Social Tray passed food items are more conducive to networking than a sit-down meal. They help guests to mingle easily as no tables (or plates) are required. Also, if presented in creative and fun ways these toothpicked bites are a great icebreaker! Surprising Small bites allow numerous and unique combinations: the fact that they are served on a toothpick does not mean they have to be kept simple. Imagine haute cuisine suddenly miniaturized, its normal proportions transformed to little precious stones and served in emulating jewel cases! Another option is to create new combinations especially for the event, inspired in the theme, message, time of the year, etc. To promote interaction, keep guests guessing with every new tray!