C H E F ’ S TI P S & TR I C KS
Small Gatherings From
to… Smaller Gatherings Alberta’s Expert Caterers Know How to Feed a Crowd
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BY TOM FIRTH I PHOTOS BY DONG KIM
e all had such high hopes for 2020 – I know I had been eager for these far-off future days since I was a small boy, looking forward to flying cars and vacationing in earth’s orbit. Instead, we got a bit of a dumpster fire, with months of lockdowns and social isolation, and with a gradual easing of restrictions. Though many weddings and other large gatherings are on hold, sometimes the show must go on, and while we remain responsible, we might be hosting or organizing a little get-together. Who knows better than a caterer how to feed a hungry crowd (or even a big family) when time is tight and there’s a schedule to be followed? Any good get-together needs a little food and drink to go around, and for timely insight into patio and wedding season, we asked some of Alberta’s best-known and regarded caterers for their tips and tricks for canapés and hors d’oeuvres, for parties large and small.
12 Culinaire | July/August 2020
