Appetisers and Snacks
Help your team create high-quality appetisers, snacks and small plates that are safe, consistent and guest-pleasing. This short course builds skills in flavour balance, presentation and food-safe preparation across global styles—from antipasto and tapas to canapés and Asian bites.
Course overview
Great appetisers and snacks set the tone for service. This course shows staff how to plan, prep and present small dishes with balanced flavours and textures, while following safe, efficient kitchen practices. Learners finish ready to produce attractive, consistent plates that keep guests happy and operations moving.
What you’ll learn
- Understand common styles of appetisers and snacks (antipasto, tapas, canapés and Asian small plates)
- Recognise how to balance flavours, textures and portion sizes for easy eating
- Apply safe food handling, storage and temperature control to prevent contamination
- Identify and use key ingredients, sauces and garnishes appropriately
- Prepare items using suitable methods (steaming, grilling, frying, baking) with service speed in mind
- Present appetisers attractively for share plates and individual serves
- Implement mise en place practices for efficient, consistent output
Why choose this course?
- Supports food safety compliance and WHS obligations
- Reduces service risk with clear hygiene and handling practices
- Improves consistency, speed and presentation standards
- Suits busy kitchens with a concise, practical online format.
Frequently asked questions
Our courses are designed for businesses in the hospitality industry looking to provide professional training for their staff.
At the moment, our courses are available exclusively to businesses through subscription plans.
If your employer has assigned you this course, simply log into our learning management system (LMS) using the credentials from your welcome email. Need help logging in? Contact our support team.
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Enjoy unlimited access to our entire course library, including this course and any future additions.
Absolutely. We can tailor the course to fit your organisation’s specific needs, culture, and policies. Contact our sales team to explore customisation options.
Our courses are delivered online through our easy-to-use LMS platform or can be provided in SCORM format to integrate with your own LMS.
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