Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsParis Dining ClubApero Hour Recipe

Apero Hour Recipe

Inspired by Paris Dining Club
Time30m
Serves4

It’s our favorite part — serving and experiencing — a long, drawn out dinner where conversation slowly builds. The apèro hour is an ice breaker, designed to help everyone settle into the evening.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Appetizers

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and arrange them on a large serving platter or board.

  2. 2

    Prepare Dipping Oil

    In a small bowl, combine olive oil with herbs of your choice, stirring well to mix.

  3. 3

    Cut the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into thin pieces for easy serving alongside the appetizers.

  4. 4

    Arrange the Platter

    Place the olives, hummus, cheese, cherry tomatoes, cured meats, and nuts in separate sections of the platter. Add fresh basil leaves for garnish.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Place the dipping oil in a small bowl in the center of the platter. Serve the platter at room temperature and enjoy with drinks.

More from Paris Dining Club