Join Allison Bottomley as she explores summer trends and reveals some of CCNYC’s favorite dishes, décor, and tricks of the trade.

Putting bite-size foods on a stick is a terrific way to dress up appetizers and make main courses more cocktail party-friendly. CCNYC has done many skewered hors d’oeuvres for our clients some of our classic favorites include: Watermelon, Mint, and Feta skewers with Aged-Balsamic drizzle, Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Pops, and Ancho-Chili Pineapple Glazed Meatballs (pictured above).

We’re constantly experimenting with new ways to keep our menu exciting and the ‘food on a stick’ craze is one we LOVE!  The food trend is an incredibly easy DIY item for your next soirée. All you need are skewers (bamboo are our favorite and eco-friendly) and a little ingenuity. Spearing small bites adds elegance to a menu item, while also saving on plates and utensils as these nibbles can often be served on a napkin and nothing else.

Photo courtesy of Mattbits.com

Photo courtesy of Return to Sunday Supper

We’ve combed the lot for inspiration and have seen everything from a Korean “French Fry-Wrapped Hot Dog” on a stick (courtesy of mattbites) to “Baby BLTs” on a stick (courtesy of Return to Sunday Supper), but the gallery below contains some ideas and recipes we’re most jazzed about.  So, flip through these sweet and savory recipes and get ready toincorporate ‘food on a stick’ into your next party!

For more information and other recipes check out these fun resources:                          Sweets on a Stick                                                                                                               On A Stick                                                                                                                      100 on a Stick

Sweet & Savory Recipes and Ideas                                                                                Savory:                                                                                                                          Ham and Melon Pops                                                                                                Scallion Meatballs                                                                                                      tomato-bocconcini-basil-skewers                                                                                 Sushi Pops                                                                                                                    Pork Belly w. 63 degree egg

Sweet Recipes:                                                                                                      Strawberry Orange Popsicles                                                                                     Peanut Butter Oreo Pops                                                                                               Bite-Sized Baked Brie                                                                                                 Breakfast Pops                                                                                                          Macaron Pops