BBQ’s, picnics, and outdoor adventures, oh my! Summer tends to keep you busy outside, hence all the delicious meals as well.  Learn the basics of finger food etiquette so you’ll be ready for all the finger-lickin’ food. Or maybe you’re headed to holiday parties for work, family, and friends! No matter the situation you might be faced with a finger food style meal, be sure to follow these tips to keep yourself and everyone else safe!

Eating foods with your fingers can be quite fun, but also tricky.  Here’s the low-down of what you need to know before picking away:

• Always wash your hands before and after enjoying your delicious foods.
• Always have a napkin nearby. Sometimes, utensils are not offered, so it’s nifty to use a napkin instead.
• Some foods don’t require a utensil.  Popular items include deviled eggs, roll-ups, vegetables with dip, olives, pickles, crackers, etc. For appetizer buffets that have serving platters, its best to use the serving utensils rather than your hands to pick up food.
• Lastly, if appetizers are served on toothpicks or skewers, pick them up by the stick.

Read our handy guide to double-dipping etiquette.

Find a list of delightful snacks and appetizers for your next party here!

See our tips on keeping your party food safe for your guests here!