During the holiday season, your agenda is likely packed with gathering invitations and after parties. Quite possibly, you’ll also be the one hosting. While this might not be your first time, the mental image of the dirty kitchen probably gets you overwhelmed already.
The best host knows a secret: you don’t have to cook everything from scratch to throw a cool party. You just need to curate the right food. So, if you want to impress your guests without missing out on the conversation, here are easy food ideas for your party.
The Seacuterie Board
Charcuterie board is a classic crowd-pleaser to start. But, if you want to level things up, why not try the seafood charcuterie (seacuterie) board? It feels lighter and more elegant than the processed meat.
Steal this idea: instead of struggling to peel oysters, grab a platter of gunkan sushi or the Fresh Salmon Platter. Unlike standard sushi rolls, the gunkan’s ingredients are wrapped in oval-shaped seaweed, resembling a small boat. You can pack them with premium fillings like lobster, abalone, and scallop to create a luxurious centrepiece.
If you want something light but fulfilling, the Fresh Salmon Platter serves three types of cooked and raw sushi: Salmon Nigiri, Salmon Sashimi, and Raw Salmon Avocado Sushi.
The Design-Your-Own Veggie Platter
Vegetarian options at parties can often be overlooked, whereas, you can create a vibrant plant-based board that even the meat-eaters will savour. Like to try a plant-based only platter? Order a Regular Sushi Platter where you can pick up to six flavours, and choose the custom flavour options to fill it entirely with veggie flavours.
For instance, you can opt for Beetroot Salad, Veggie Tempura Teriyaki, Tofu Cucumber, and Avocado Cucumber. You’ll get 48 pieces of bright, healthy food that caters to almost every dietary requirement. Plus, it saves you the hassle of chopping vegetables.
Salad on a Stick or Rice Paper Roll
A platter of Caprese skewers solves the problem when you hate trying to eat salad while standing up. This Italian classic just needs cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), and fresh basil leaves.
To assemble, simply thread them onto a toothpick and drizzle a little balsamic glaze. Fresh, mess-free, and ready in less than 30 minutes.
If you really want entirely no cooking step, you can skip the skewers and pick up a fresh Pika Sushi’s Rice Paper Roll Platter that serves 12 pieces of veggie, chicken avocado, or prawn.
The Easy Prawn Cocktail
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Prawn cocktail is a reliable party staple, but the standard pink sauce can be a bit too basic. You can turn this into a simple dish everyone will still love by making your own zesty red sauce.
Mix tomato paste, horseradish, olive oil, and a dash of hot sauce in a bowl. Place it in the centre of a fresh prawn platter and lemon wedges, and you’re all set! It’s fresh and cold, perfect for a summer afternoon.
Make Holiday Hosting Fun with Pika Sushi
Hosting should be fun. That means, spending time with friends and family, not the kitchen. Next time you have people coming over, skip the prep time. Mix these simple food ideas with a Pika Sushi platter, and take all the credit for the delicious spread.
