Quick & Easy Appetisers
- zararyan36
- Sep 23
- 3 min read
Marcel’s Pancakes ready-made products are the perfect base for creating irresistible nibbles that impress with ease. We’ve gathered our favourite bite-sized appetisers to help you serve up a summer full of flavour.
From elegant finger food and stunning snack boards to creative canapés and sweet indulgences, we’ve got every occasion covered - including savoury delights, tempting treats and gluten-free options.
With our ready-made blinis, petite pancakes, and plain or sweet crêpes, simply add toppings and you’re good to go.
Packed with flavour and presentation, but light on cost and prep time, these bite-sized recipe ideas are designed to take your catering and food service menu to the next level.
#1 Salmon & Cream Cheese Blini
You can’t beat the classic combination of salmon and cream cheese on a Marcel’s Blini. Popular among caterers and a favourite at events, putting smoked salmon and cream cheese a blini makes this the quickest bite-sized treat that you will ever whip up!
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#2 Caramelised Onion, Goats Cheese & Walnut Blini
Let’s get fancy with this classy finger food recipe. Despite being easy to whip up, it is elevated with texture, flavour and a hint of style. Surely your customers will be impressed!
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#3 Mini Pancakes with Lemon Curd & Blueberries
This is your go to if you're looking for a tasty sweet treat that looks amazing when plated up. Using our Petite Pancakes, this effortless dish will elevate your summer finger food offering.
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#4 Sharing Platters
Putting together a platter for guests to nibble on is a staple for caterers. Marcel’s Blini is a perfect addition to any platter, as they are low in sugar making them perfect for savoury toppings, and they won’t crumble like a cracker.
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Alternatively, swap out the Blini for our Petite Pancakes and make a sweet grazing platter. You could add fruit, chocolate, marshmallows, dessert sauce… the options are endless! This is an easy option, which will be a winner with both adults and kids.
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#5 Strawberry Crepe Swirls
Did you know that crepes can make fantastic finger food? Simply fill a whole plate by rolling each individual crepe and cutting into 4-5 rounds. These strawberry swirls combine creamy mascarpone and strawberry sauce, with a sprinkling of dark chocolate. Using our Sweet Crepes or Gluten Free Crepes, these bite-sized treats will guarantee delicious food made with ease and flair!
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#6 Chicken Mayo Rolled Crepes
Marcel’s Plain and Gluten Free Crepes are versatile, perfect for both sweet and savoury dishes. How about the winning combination of shredded chicken, mayonnaise, chives and red onion in a rolled-up crepe? Quick and easy to put together, they will make a welcome addition to your next event.
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#7 Pineapple Pancake Bites
You can’t resist delicious summer fruit on top of a Marcel’s mini pancake! These refreshing pineapple and mascarpone bites are a real hit when it comes to summer events, simply because they are so quick and easy to put together.
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Where to buy our products?
If you are a food service business visit our dedicated Food Service section of our website for more information.
For retail customers in New Zealand you will find these products in the in-store bakery section at most supermarkets. Blinis and Gluten Free Crepes can be found in the freezer aisle. In Australia, visit your local IGA supermarket. Find a stockist near you.
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