Canapés are small, decorative food items that are designed to be held in the fingers and eaten in a few bites at the beginning or end of a meal, occasion, or event.

They are sometimes thought of as ‘something on top of bread’, or ‘cheese, ham and pineapple on a stick’!

But not in this course, all about plating canapés.

In this course, MasterChef UK finalist David Rickett will show you how to plate refined and impressive canapés for your guests to savour.

In the first lesson, David gives his six key tips to consider when making canapés, so you know how to get the basics right.

And then he demonstrates these in a series of stunning recipes in which he makes and presents:

• Three types of tartlet made with plain and filo pastry and as croustades, with delicious fillings and garnishes.
• Croquettes based on vegetables and meat, with garnishes to elevate their presentation.
• Three types of cracker, each made from different base ingredients and finished with stunning toppings and garnishes.

David will then challenge you to up your creative canapé making, as he demonstrates two of his own favourite show stopping creations!

And, not forgetting the sweeter side, in the final two lessons, David will show you how to finish off a meal or event in style, with two classic sweet canapés that your guests with love.