Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe MonarchCatering Appetizers Recipe

Catering Appetizers Recipe

Inspired by The Monarch
Time45m
Serves12

Make Catering Appetizers Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetable Platter

Cheese and Crackers

Fruit Skewers

Dips

Method

Vegetable Platter

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into sticks. Wash the cucumber and slice it into rounds. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and remove any stems. Wash the bell peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into strips.

  2. 2

    Arrange the Platter

    On a large serving platter, arrange the carrot sticks, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips in an appealing manner. Place a small bowl of ranch dressing in the center for dipping.

Cheese and Crackers

  1. 3

    Prepare the Cheese

    Cut the assorted cheese into cubes or slices, depending on preference.

  2. 4

    Arrange the Cheese and Crackers

    On a serving board or platter, arrange the cheese cubes/slices, assorted crackers, and grapes in an attractive layout.

Fruit Skewers

  1. 5

    Prepare the Fruit

    Wash the strawberries and remove the green tops. Cut the pineapple into chunks and scoop out melon balls using a melon baller.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Skewers

    Take a wooden skewer and thread one strawberry, followed by a chunk of pineapple, and a melon ball. Repeat until the skewer is filled, leaving space at the ends for handling.

  3. 7

    Arrange on Platter

    Place the assembled fruit skewers on a serving platter.

Dips

  1. 8

    Prepare the Dips

    If making homemade, prepare the hummus and guacamole according to your favorite recipes. If store-bought, simply place the dips in small bowls.

  2. 9

    Serve with Vegetables and Crackers

    Place the bowls of hummus and guacamole on the serving table alongside the vegetable platter and cheese and crackers for dipping.

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