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romeschica Mar 4, 2009 06:14 AM

Frugal Caterer?

Hi CHers,

Any recs on a frugal caterer for HORS D'OEUVRES only ? Preferably someone who can do ethnic inspired ones (ie indian)

Thanks!

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    florence Mar 5, 2009 05:20 AM

    I've been saving this website for a while - I read about them in one of the papers - Afghan women's catering -
    www.awcg.org/menu.html
    Looks really interesting
    Let me know if you try them

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      romeschica Mar 5, 2009 06:37 AM

      Thanks for all your suggestions...the reason I'm leaving to ask indian restaurants last because I do want indian inspired, not all indian hors d'oeuvres.

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        chefmomma Mar 6, 2009 09:40 AM

        I used to work for a caterer and many of our hot h'ds came in from Thyme and Truffles. (At that time they only did wholesale, but now they have retail as well) They are really decent. you can always hire a chef from a staffing agency and they can heat them for you. This will be your cheapest option. I have ordered from Vanipha also, and it is really good as well.

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          romeschica Mar 9, 2009 08:41 AM

          Thanks!

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      Apple Mar 5, 2009 05:12 AM

      why don't you check with some of the local indian restaurants - lots of them do catering - or you could check out samosa king

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        Snarf Mar 4, 2009 05:08 PM

        I've been to a couple of parties catered by Vanipha Lanna, and found their Thai/Laotian appetizers to be delicious. Can't comment on prices, as I was a guest, but I heard they were reasonable.

        www.vanipha.ca

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          currycue Mar 4, 2009 07:55 AM

          No Indian, sorry. Portugese maybe? Try Caldense Bakery. They make pretty good little codfish cakes, shrimp rissoles and pastries.

          www.caldensebakery.ca

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