BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW
Is there any party combination better than cocktails and canapés? The bite-sized sandwiches take their name from the French word for "couch", which is a reference to the fact that the ingredients and garnish of a canapé sit on the base in much the same fashion that people sit on a couch. As the name suggests, canapés began in France in the 18th century, when members of the upper class began to serve them to their guests at cocktail parties. The British followed suit in the 19th century. While you would have to eat dozens of canapés to fill up, their size and variety make canapés the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail or a glass of prosecco.
Because they are usually served with cocktails, most canapés are either salty or spicy, partly to encourage guests to drink more. The strength of flavour of course depends on the ingredients, and canapés come in many different shapes and sizes. Created with a cracker, a small slice of bread, or a puff pastry, and cut into various shapes, canapés can contain everything from savoury butter to foie gras, caviar, fish or cheese. Some canapés are prepared by deep frying, but some are served fresh, ensuring an almost endless variety of combinations.
But a canapé would not be complete without a garnish, and chefs often go to extremes to make their canapés look as amazing as they taste. With the perfect combination of wonderful flavours, beautiful presentation, and of course, a great cocktail, you can't go wrong with canapés!
MORE ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
It's difficult organising the perfect social mixer for friends or colleagues in London — from the location to the menu and the drinks, it can all become overwhelming. But now that Cuisson and Lime&Tonic have teamed up to offer you an exclusive pop-up mixer with gourmet canapés and prosecco, available only to members of Lime&Tonic, all you'll have to worry about is who you want to invite!
With a highly social atmosphere set in a Central London location, this mixer is the perfect opportunity for you to unwind while you interact with Cuisson's talented young Chef Paul, who will create five types of gourmet canapés in front of you, and serve them with prosecco. The menu changes every time, so each experience is different. And trust us, you've never tasted canapés quite like these! Previous mixers have featured the likes of home-smoked duck with green apple jelly, black pudding mousse, and savoury oatcake. Or, for something a little more adventurous, gin-cured organic salmon, compressed cucumber, horseradish, and pumpernickel. Hungry yet? Well, that's only the half of it, because as you and your guests savour ten canapés each, you'll also be treated to two glasses of prosecco. And of course, Paul will be there to answer all your questions, and maybe even allow you to put up a canapé or two yourself!
Each pop-up mixer is unique, and limited to a maximum of 20 people, allowing you to socialise in an atmosphere that is exclusive, yet relaxed. Lasting up to three hours, this experience makes the perfect beginning to an amazing night out.
ABOUT CUISSON: Cuisson is a private dining company providing exceptional cuisine via bespoke, fine private dinners, canapé events, prosecco and canapés, demonstrations, wine tastings and any gastronomic event you desire, designed specifically to your exact requirements and budget. Experience the unique pleasure of a completely personal meal made just for you, wherever and wherever you want.
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