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If you’ve ever wondered what you were going to offer your guests to graze on, you’ll get why Benitas savoury platters feel like a lifesaver. They’re generous, good-looking, and reliable. No fuss. No mystery fillers. Just fresh, thoughtful bites that make you look like you planned this all week.

Benitas Savoury Platter

Benitas savoury platter offers colour, crunch, and comfort. Benitas mixes warm bakery classics with deli-style nibbles, so every plate feels balanced. Their savoury platter boasts juicy beef sliders, artisan mini chicken pies, ham and mushroom quiches, golden mini bobotie spring rolls and mini toasted tortillas. Nothing tries too hard. Everything tastes like it was made this morning, and yes, the portions are generous. 

Portions for 8–12, Double or Triple for Crowds

The standard savoury platter comfortably feeds 8–12 people with a good mix of warm pastries, sliders, and nibble-friendly extras so nobody leaves hungry. Hosting bigger? Double or triple your order and stagger the platters: one out as guests arrive, another warmed and ready for the mid-party lull, and a final tray for the “last round” when conversations stretch. It keeps the table looking full, the pastry crisp, and your planning beautifully simple.

For Different Kinds of Gatherings

Here’s where Benitas shines: they understand occasions. Office stand-ups need neat, hand-held portions. Family birthdays want abundance and a bit of nostalgia. Baby showers love colour and soft flavours. Perfect for picnics. And if you’re hosting at home after work, you want warm items you can pop into the oven for ten minutes and a ready-to-serve board for everything else.

The bakery background helps. You can pair a savoury platter with mini brioche, seeded rolls, or even a savoury braid. It turns snacks into a small meal, which keeps budgets affordable, and guests fed without a formal sit-down.

Ordering and Timing

Ordering’s easy: head to our online shop and pick a savoury platter size that matches your headcount, then note your date, preferred collection time, and any “must-haves” (extra sliders, more quiche, mild spice, etc.). If you’re mixing hot and cold items, ask for quick reheating tips so the pastry stays crisp. Share any dietary notes (no pork, nut-free) so the team can guide swaps. Finally, confirm contact details and payment and arrive a few minutes early for collection so you’re home, platter plated, and feeling organised for when your guests arrive.

Life gets busy. Benitas understands that most orders are placed between school runs, meetings, or while you’re waiting in a parking lot. The process is straightforward, the communication clear, and collection is efficient. 

Pro tip: add a sweet box if you’re hosting longer than two hours. People linger. Coffee appears. A plate of mini brownies or bento cake slices turns “snacks” into a proper gathering.

Why local bakeries win right now

Here’s the thing about 2025 entertaining: we still love convenience, but we’re pickier about quality. Local bakeries like Benitas hit that sweet spot: small-batch freshness, consistent standards, and the flexibility to tweak for your crowd. You taste the difference in the pastry. You see it in how the board is laid out. It’s personal, even when you’re feeding twenty.

Final bite

If you’re looking for savoury platters that feel generous, well-made, and genuinely easy to host with, Benitas is a safe and happy choice. And when the last mini quiche disappears, you’ll start planning the next reason to order.