Food ideas

“On the Rocks” station, by A Joy Wallace Catering Production

Make-your-own citrus drink bar, by Design Cuisine in Arlington, Virginia

Crudite, dip, and shrimp display, on an antique cart, by L-Eat Catering in Toronto

Blueberry pie pops, blueberry cobbler in iron skillets, and Guinness stout cake, by A Divine Event (770.587.9117, adivineevent.com) in Atlanta

Dessert and artisanal tea buffet, by chef Tomas Rivera for Poko Event Productions in Los Angeles

Tapas bar, by Good Gracious Events! in Los Angeles, displayed on sustainable bamboo risers from Cal-Mil (800.321.9069, calmil.com)

Fruit, bread, and cheese display, by en Ville Event Design & Catering (416.533.8800, enville.com) in Toronto

Housemade hot pretzel rolls with assorted mustards, heated over river rocks, by A Thyme to Cook (877.849.6386, athymetocook.com) in North Stonington, Connecticut

Saki soy-seared tuna skewers, sous vide-style local Wagyu beef, and saffron-scented wild rice pilaf, by Disney Special Events and Catering Operations (321.939.7129, disneymeetings.com) in Buena Vista, Florida

Spring hors d’oeuvres table with lobster tacos, parmesan truffle popcorn, beef short rib sliders with mini shots of Guinness, shrimp tempura lollipops, and mac ’n’ cheese canapés, by Boutique Bites in Chicago

Buttermilk chocolate chip pancakes with maple syrup, jumbo blueberries, strawberry fragments, and powdered sugar, from Esprit Events Kosher Catering (212.207.3888, espritevents.com) in New York

The Food Dudes wrap slices of triple-seared beef around pickled enoki mushrooms, bell peppers, and pea shoots. The colourful hors d'oeuvre is served on top of a red pepper chimichurri sauce.

Mary Giuliani Catering & Events pairs one-bite paella with shrimp and chorizo with sips of sangria.

Elegant Affairs Caterers offers passed mini Pop Tart lollipops in apple cinnamon, strawberry, and s'mores flavors.

Mini club sandwiches with house-smoked bacon and chicken and bread baked in-house, from Callahan Catering in New York