finger buffet

British

/ ˈbʊfeɪ /

noun

a buffet meal at which food that may be picked up with the fingers ( finger food ), such as canapés or vol-au-vents, is served

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He said the finger buffet was being offered out of courtesy to guests.

From BBC

After it all died down, the team went for a reception at the Ritz, again with James Murdoch, and Jeremy Darroch, the head of Sky; there was champagne, quick speeches, with the riders all clearing the finger buffet because we were starving.

From The Guardian

In 2009, hotel chain Holiday Inn offered couples a wedding package for £999 that included a civil ceremony, evening DJ , function rooms and finger buffet for up to 100 guests.

From BBC

In 2009, Budget hotel chain Holiday Inn offered couples a wedding package for £999 that included a civil ceremony, evening DJ , function rooms and finger buffet for up to 100 guests.

From BBC

Whether they've chosen canapes or sausages-on-sticks for the finger buffet?

From BBC

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