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Cocktail receptions, appetizers & desserts

Appetizers & dessertsworth gathering around.

Passed and displayed appetizers for cocktail hour, grazing tables for mingling crowds, and homemade desserts to finish the night. Add them to any package.

4.9 on Yelp · 40 reviews
Smoked salmon crostini topped with sprouts and edible flowers

Appetizer & Dessert Catering at a glance

Tasty Creations Catering offers cocktail reception and appetizer catering in San Jose and the South Bay, including salmon crostini, empanadas, stuffed mushrooms, chicken skewers with pipián sauce, mini flautas, sliders, grilled shrimp and charcuterie boards. Homemade desserts include choco-flan, tres leches cake, churros, tiramisu and mini fruit tarts. Appetizers and desserts can be added to any package.

Why hosts choose us

Planned personally. Served beautifully.

Not a drop-off tray. A chef-led team that plans with you, cooks for you and stays until the last plate is cleared.

  • Cocktail hour favorites

    Salmon crostini, empanadas, stuffed mushrooms, mini flautas and caprese skewers.

  • Grazing displays

    Charcuterie boards and hummus with pita. Ask about salsa bars too.

  • Homemade desserts

    Choco-flan, tres leches cake, olive oil cake, churros, tiramisu and more.

  • Add to any package

    Pair appetizers and desserts with any Mexican, taco bar, Italian or BBQ menu.

On the menu

Choose a package, add appetizers and homemade desserts, or build a custom menu with Chef Beltran. See all menus

Appetizers

Add to any package

  • Salmon crostini

    With artichoke dip

  • Empanadas

    Filling choice: shrimp, chicken, beef or veggie. Served with mango salsa

  • Stuffed mushrooms

    With jalapeño aioli sauce

  • Mini burger sliders
  • Chicken skewers

    With pipián sauce

  • Mini flautas

    With green salsa

  • Mini pulled pork sliders
  • Hummus

    With pita bread

  • Loaded potato skins
  • BBQ meatballs
  • Caprese skewers
  • Grilled shrimp

    With cocktail sauce

  • Chef macaroni salad cups
  • Spinach puffs
  • Charcuterie board
  • Spicy tuna mini-tart

Homemade Desserts

Add to any package

  • Mini fruit tarts
  • House-made chocolate cookies
  • Brownie bites
  • Choco-flan
  • Olive oil cake
  • Churros
  • Tres leches cake
  • Traditional bread pudding
  • Tiramisu

In their words

Verbatim from Yelp.

4.9 stars across 40 Yelp reviews. Read more reviews

Wow this catering company will blow your mind.

Melissa C.Tasting · Reviewer from San Jose · Yelp review

I used them for my daughter's baby shower and the set up was beautiful!

Bridget L.Baby shower · Reviewer from San Jose · Yelp review

If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Nancy K.Gathering · Reviewer from Palo Alto · Yelp review

Where we cater

Across the South Bay.

Based in San Jose and serving hosts across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, from Palo Alto to Watsonville. Pick your city.

Appetizers & desserts questions

Good to know.

More answers on our main FAQ, or call (669) 322-4210

Sixteen to choose from, including salmon crostini with artichoke dip, empanadas (shrimp, chicken, beef or veggie) with mango salsa, stuffed mushrooms with jalapeño aioli, chicken skewers with pipián sauce, mini flautas, sliders, grilled shrimp, caprese skewers and charcuterie boards.

Mini fruit tarts, house-made chocolate cookies, brownie bites, choco-flan, olive oil cake, churros, tres leches cake, traditional bread pudding and tiramisu.

Cocktail receptions with appetizer displays are one of the service styles offered. Share your plans when you request a quote.

Pricing depends on your menu, guest count, service style and location. Request a free quote and you'll get a clear price for your event.

Plan your event

Tell us about the day. We'll take it from there.

Six quick steps, mostly taps. Blanca will get back to you with menu ideas and a clear price. Prefer to talk it through?

Step 1 of 6Occasion
What are we celebrating?

Tap your occasion to get started

How many guests?

A close estimate is perfect. You can change it later.

50guests

A full house.

When is the big day?

Weekends and the holidays fill up first.

Which menu sounds right?

Pick a menu, or choose Not sure yet and tell us what you have in mind.

Service style

Add appetizers or desserts?

Tap the dishes you'd like, or pick an option below.

Dietary needs

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