Golden fried croquette bites with green sauce pipettes, featured image for the Food Pipettes party idea — *sweet potato truffles, find it here*

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Food Pipettes

the idea

Give simple buffet bites that professionally-catered look with a squeeze of sauce, gravy, or dressing from a disposable food pipette.

Sesame-crusted seared beef bites with citrus sauce pipettes and microgreens on a wooden board — *Citrus beef bites, find it here*

Caprese skewers with cherry tomato, mozzarella, and basil with balsamic sauce pipettes in white dishes — *Caprese skewers, find it here*

the how

Use for:
Meatballs, with marinara, gravy, or a dash of hot sauce
Stuffed mushrooms or mini quiches, with garlic butter or hollandaise
Sushi bites, with soy sauce
Deviled eggs, with hot sauce or a smoked paprika oil
Charcuterie bites or cheese cubes, with honey or balsamic
Bruschetta, with a drizzle of good olive oil or balsamic
Pulled pork bites or sliders, with a shot of bourbon or whiskey
Caprese salad bites, with balsamic
Shrimp, with mango & lime sauce
Salmon gravlax, with cucumber & mint sauce
Seared tuna, with a ginger vinaigrette
Format. Soft, squeezable food-safe plastic with a narrow tip that stands upright once pushed into food.
Capacity. Most hold around 3 to 4ml, though a few sellers offer sizes up to 10ml but always double-check these are food-safe as most are only intended for lab use.
Set size. Packs typically run from around 40 up to 150.

Mini chicken and waffle bites with honey sauce pipettes on a black tray — *Chicken & waffles, find it here*

Seared tuna and carrot bites with citrus sauce pipettes on a dark tray — *Seared tuna bites, find it here*

the why

WHY This Idea?

Moistness; makes drier bites, such as meatballs, chicken, falafel, or mini meatloaf, more moist with a shot of gravy, marinara, or a yogurt-based sauce.
Preserves texture; prevents foods like salad, bruschetta, and fish from turning soggy or wilted by serving the sauce or dressing on the side
Boozy; allows you to give bites an adult twist with a shot of liquor, e.g. shrimp with vodka, cheese with port, tuna with sake
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday foods, such as meatballs and salads
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget
Value; low cost idea that creates a big impression
Recyclable; pipettes made from polyethylene (PE) are recyclable
Unusual; a less common way to present party food to impress guests

Sesame sushi rice balls with tuna filling and soy sauce pipettes on a white plate with pickled ginger — *Sushi rice balls, find it here*

Shrimp cocktail cups with sauce pipettes on a glass tray garnished with parsley — *Shrimp cocktails, find it here*

the why

Why You Need Small Plates / Bites

Visual impact; individual portions lend a stylish, modern, and professionally-catered look to your spread
Special occasions should feel special; presentation makes party food look and feel less everyday
Elevates; makes simple, home-made, or store-bought foods look and feel more special
Portion control; easier to regulate portion size and reduce over-consumption of expensive items
Clear up; high-quality disposables can be recycled or thrown away after the event to reduce clearing and cleaning time

Grilled shrimp skewers with citrus sauce pipettes arranged in rows on a white platter — *Grilled shrimp, find it here*

Caesar salad cups with dressing pipettes, croutons, and parmesan on a red checkered tablecloth — *Caesar salad cups, find it here*

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Check out my Pinterest board ‘Party Food: Pipette Ideas‘ for both sweet and savory recipes to serve with these disposable food pipettes.

If you’re concerned about the environmental effects of single-use plastics, check the product description before buying. Many disposable food pipettes are made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polyethylene is recyclable.

Even food-grade plastics sometimes arrive with a slight plastic-like smell, but if you just leave them in a ventilated space for a few days, the smell will fade away.

Always check that you’ve chosen the food safe version before ordering.

For more individual serving ideas like this, check out the Cold Small Plates section of my Buffet Table Ideas page or my Dessert Table Presentation page for sweet treats.”

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Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and balsamic sauce pipettes displayed in large catering rows — *Caprese skewer rows, find it here*

Seared beef bites with wasabi sauce pipettes and microgreens on a white plate — *Wasabi beef bites, find it here*

where to buy

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Note: Affiliate links on this page earn me a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

party Food

Food Pipettes

the idea

the how

the why

WHY This Idea?

the why

Why You Need Small Plates / Bites

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

where to buy

SHOP Food Pipettes

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