Appetizer, Hors d'oeuvres, and Finger Food Catering
At on Safari Foods, we strive to offer the best appetizer catering in Seattle whether you are hosting a wedding, a cocktail event or a corporate holiday party. Our catering team will deliver appetizer, hors d’oeuvres, or finger foods ideas or customized menu selections for your next event. Our tasteful small bites can be vegan, vegetarian, kosher, or gluten-free. We also offer delectable cocktail party desserts.
All items are subject to seasonal availability. We are happy to provide vegetarian (v), vegan (vg), and gluten-free (gf) options. Some limitations apply.
Appetizers are sold by the dozen with a minimum 2 dozen per selection (unless noted). Please inquire for pricing.
Please also visit our FAQ for more information when ordering your next catering.



CHICKEN APPETIZER SELECTIONS
Spicy Chicken Skewers (gf)
Tender chicken rubbed with paprika and curry
Berber Rubbed Chicken Skewers
This lively spice is made with warm hints of cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, garlic, and fresh lemon
Chicken Satay Skewers (gf)
Served with peanut dressing
Chicken Sosaties (gf)
Our best seller and a South African specialty! Tender chicken marinated in apricot curry, skewered with onion and apricots
MEAT APPETIZER SELECTIONS
Sausage Rolls*
Ground beef and pork sausage with our special Boerewor spice blend wrapped in puff pastry, served with mango chutney
Boerewors Bites*
Our Lamb-Beef-Pork boerewors are grilled to perfection and sliced into bite-sized pieces served with mango chutney
Balsamic Flank Steak Crostini
With olive tapenade
OR blue cheese spread
Flank Steak Skewers (gf)
Rubbed with Latin spices and served with chipotle and parsley dipping sauces
Hoisin Smoked Duck Breast (df)
Served with wonton chips and hoisin sauce, and garnished with pickled ginger and green onion. Served as a Build Your Own.
Stuffed Mushrooms (gf)*
With bacon, spinach, and leek
Deviled Eggs (v)(gf)
With bacon and chives
Lamb Kofta Kebabs (gf)
Served with cucumber raita
Miniature Italian Meatballs
Served with marinara sauce
Antipasto Platter (gf)
Prosciutto, salame, and coppa, with fresh mozzarella, served with cornichons, marinated olives, marinated mushrooms and crusty bread
Platter of Charcuterie and Cheese (gf)
Prosciutto, salami, Beecher's cheddar, and brie. Served with fig jam, olives, cherry peppers, and crackers
Vegetable Appetizers
SEAFOOD APPETIZER SELECTIONS
Ahi Poke (df)(gf)
Raw Ahi tuna salad with sesame and lime, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds. Served with taro chips. Served as a Build Your Own.
Rosemary and Lemon Marinated Salmon Skewers (gf)
Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes*
Served with a Bang Bang sauce
Miniature Cod Cakes*
With garlicky aioli
Basil and Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns (gf)(df)
Lemon and Bay Marinated Prawns (gf)(df)
with a sugar snap pea garnish
Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon (df) (gf)
with everything bagel topping
House Smoked Salmon
served with red pepper jelly, cream cheese, and crackers. Served as a Build Your Own.
House Smoked Trout
served with house-made brown bread and lemon-caper butter. Served as a Build Your Own.
Smoked Salmon in a Cucumber Cup (gf)
with dilled cream cheese, garnished with pickled red onion

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Laurie Colwin
VEGETABLE APPETIZER SELECTIONS
Grilled Pear on Aged Pecorino (v)(gf)
With honey and thyme
Oatmeal Shortbread with Red Wine Poached Pear and Blue Cheese (v)
Served as a Build Your Own
Fig Jam and Chevre Crostini (v)
Insalata Caprese Crostini (v)
Vegan Caprese Crostini (vegan)
House-made crostini topped with tomato, vegan mozzarella, and a basil chiffonade
Sweet Potato and Sherried Mushroom Crostini (vegan)
House-made crostini topped with fresh spinach, mashed sweet potato, and sherried mushrooms
Mushroom Duxelles (v)*
Served in a phyllo cup with brandied cranberry compote and thyme
Greek Salad in a Cucumber Cup (v)(gf)
Diced tomato, bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, feta, and fresh herbs, tossed in Greek vinaigrette and served in a cucumber cup
Grilled Eggplant Rollups with Balsamic Glaze (v)(gf)
With fresh tomato, basil and goat cheese drizzled with a Balsamic glaze
Stuffed Mushrooms (v)*
With spinach, leek, and sun-dried tomato
Fresh Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Tofu (vegan)(gf)
Served with peanut and chile dipping sauces
Zucchini Roll Up (v)(gf)
With harissa, goat cheese, lime, and mint and garnished with pine nuts
Hand-Made Dolmades (vegan)(gf)
a Mediterranean dish of grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice
Eggplant Caponata Tartlet (vegan)*
in a vegan phyllo cup
Mango Summer Roll (vegan)(gf)
A vibrant take on a Vietnamese spring roll, with cucumber, carrot, avocado, beet, mango, Thai basil, and fresh mint wrapped up with rice noodles in a rice paper wrapper. Served with miso ginger sauce.
Deviled Eggs (v)(gf)(df)
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Classic with paprika and parsley garnish
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with truffle salt
Caprese Skewers (v)(gf)
Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil
Tortellini Skewers (v)
Served with pesto dipping sauce
Savory Cheese and Corn Empanadas (v)
Samosas (v)*
Savory pastry filled with carrot, peas, and potatoes
Spanakopita (v)*
Made with spinach, feta, and ricotta cheeses
Crispy Black Bean Cakes (vegan)*
Served with an avocado pico de gallo
Hummus Bar (v)(vegan)(gf)
House-made hummus served with the following toppings:
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Mama Lil's peppers
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Olive tapenade
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Served with pita
* must be warmed, assembled, and/or plated on site (additional set up fee may apply)
Platter of Local, Domestic, and International Cheeses (v)(gf)
Garnished with fresh and dried fruit and nuts, served with crusty bread and crackers
House-made Spreadable Edibles (v)(vegan)(gf)
Choose 2 of the following:
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Hummus
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Baba ganoush
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Roasted carrot spread
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Eggplant caponata
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Ricotta, pea, and lemon zest spread (Seasonal - May-September)
Served with pita, crackers and crusty bread.
Fresh Vegetable Crudités (v)(vegan)(gf)
Served with Hummus (vg), Ranch, or Hummus and Ranch (please choose)
Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tarts (v)*
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Mushroom and Gruyere tart
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Artichoke, ricotta, and lemon tart
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Caramelized three onion and three cheese tart
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Roasted sweet potato, butternut squash, and goat cheese tart (Seasonal - October-March)
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Asparagus, ricotta, and lemon tart (Seasonal - March-June)
Roasted Vegetable Platter (vegan)(gf)
Marinated eggplant, cool roasted mushrooms, cumin roasted carrots, basil scented zucchini, balsamic red onions
Marinated Spiced Vegetable Platter (vegan)(gf)
Warm Artichoke Parmesan Dip (v)
Served with crusty bread
Warm Cannellini Bean and Blue Cheese Dip (v)
Served with crusty bread
Maui Onion Dip (v)(gf)
Served with house-made taro chips