20 Perfect Fall Finger Foods for Your Wedding

Fall weddings are the perfect opportunity to serve the cozy, rich, and my favourite seasonal flavours.

Choosing the right finger foods for your big day or large gathering can enhance the autumn ambiance, while also being practical for serving large groups.

Here are 20 delicious and easy-to-prepare fall finger foods that your guests will absolutely love.

Warm & Savory Bites

1. Mini Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Shooters

Crisp, buttery grilled cheese bites paired with mini shots of rich tomato soup. Ideal for cocktail hour or as late-night snacks. Offer varied cheese blends and herb-infused soups to elevate flavor. Serve promptly to maintain crispness.

2. Butternut Squash Soup Cups

Smooth butternut squash soup in elegant cups, garnished with pumpkin seeds or crispy sage. Perfect for appetizer stations. Provide vegan or dairy-free options, and maintain warmth with soup warmers.

3. Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Roast Beef

Yorkshire puddings filled with tender roast beef and horseradish cream. Ideal appetizers for cocktail hour. Offer mushroom fillings for vegetarian guests.

4. Cranberry Brie Tartlets

Flaky pastry with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce, garnished with nuts. Serve during cocktail hour, ensuring pastries remain warm and crisp.

5. Bacon-Wrapped Dates

This is one of my favorite bite sized snacks. I actually have them on Christmas dinner instead of pigs in blankets. Sweet dates wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect as handheld appetizers. Provide toothpicks and napkins for ease of serving.

Fall Flavors & Comfort Foods

6. Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Comforting pies with creamy chicken filling. Excellent mid-reception snacks. Prepare ahead and reheat to maintain crisp crust.

7. Pumpkin and Sage Arancini

Anyone else love arancini? This flavour is so good, especially on a cold fall day. Deep-fried risotto balls with pumpkin puree and sage, served with garlic aioli or marinara. Ideal for appetizer stations, served hot.

8. Sausage-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Mushrooms filled with savory sausage and cheese. Great appetizers for early reception; offer spinach and ricotta alternatives for vegetarians.

9. Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese Crostini

Toasted baguette topped with sweet potato puree, goat cheese, honey drizzle, and pecans. Serve at room temperature for easy logistics.

10. Mini Shepherd’s Pie Bites

A cottage or shepherd’s pie is such a family favourite in our house. I think these posh-up versions are a great nostalgic option to get guests talking and reminiscing. Savoury meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Suitable for later in reception; perfect for standing receptions.

Seasonal Appetizers

11. Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Tartlets

Pastry shells filled with sweet onions and Gruyère cheese, garnished with herbs. Provide gluten-free pastry options.

12. Mini Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter

Bite-sized muffins with honey butter, cheddar, or jalapeños. Perfect alongside welcome drinks. These are the perfect snacks to soak up the alcohol.

13. Fig & Prosciutto Bites

The thing you need to watch with these is how quickly they will go. I would fill my plate! Fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto, filled with cheese, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Ideal as elegant appetizers; easy preparation.

14. Baked Brie Bites with Apple Slices

Warm Brie cheese and apple slices in pastry shells. Ideal appetizers; enhance with honey or cinnamon and serve hot.

15. Mini Loaded Potato Skins

Who doesn’t love a loaded potato? Crispy potato skins with cheddar, bacon, and chives. Great for appetizers or late-night snacks; provide dips like sour cream.

Sweet Fall Treats

16. Mini Apple Pie Pops

Apple pies on sticks, perfect for dessert or favors. Offer caramel or chocolate dipping sauces; sturdy sticks are recommended for handling.

17. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Is it a fall event without a pumpkin flavoured dessert? Creamy pumpkin cheesecake served chilled with whipped cream or pecans. Ideal to add to a dessert table.

18. Salted Caramel & Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Pretzels topped with caramel and chocolate drizzle. Great dessert bites or favors. Anyone else’s house just obsessed with salted caramel. I thought it was a passing phase, but no, everything salted caramel they want!

19. Cinnamon Sugar Mini Doughnuts

Warm doughnuts with cinnamon sugar coating. Ideal late-night treats; serve freshly made with various dipping sauces. You can’t go wrong with fresh doughnuts, especially the smell!