What's Another Word For Finger Food? I'm Trying To Word My Engagement Invites And Worry That Some People Might Not Understand 'Canapes' - But 'Finger Food' Seems Too Cheap. (I Just Want People To Know There'll Be Some Nibbles, But Not A Full Meal.)

There are actually quite a few different terms you can use instead of “finger food”, so don’t panic. You can use a general umbrella term if the food isn’t from any particular cuisine, or you can get a bit more specific if it’s Spanish or French or something.

General Alternatives To “Finger Food”

• Appetizers
• Light buffet
• Nibbles
• Canapes
• Mixed platters

Cuisine-Specific Alternatives To “Finger Food”

• Tapas – Spanish food
• Antipesto – Italian food
• Amuse-bouche – French food
• Meze – Turkish or Mediterranean food