what is the difference between a canape and an hor deurve?
I think canapes are a specific type of hors dâoeuvres, which can also be served independently of a meal. A canape is capable of being eaten in a single bite, without the need for cutlery, often served before a meal, but also as the only food at a reception or cocktail party. Hors dâoeuvres is a more general term equivalent to âstarterâ or âappetiserâ, normally served at the start of a meal, and will often require cutlery.