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Food, drink & cake: Cocktail hour and late-night food

Four to six pieces per person for an hour before dinner; late-night snacks two to three hours into the party.

The key points

  • Something filling early
  • Passed or stationed
  • Late-night comfort food
  • Food for vendors

Quick answers

How many appetizers per person for a wedding cocktail hour?

Many caterers suggest four to six pieces per person for an hour before dinner, and more if the cocktail hour is longer or dinner is light.

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