Boats and Tours in Southern California
A boating day on the water wouldn't be complete if you don't have something to eat during the trip. Being on the water with minimal cool food storage and no heating devices can be stressful, but here is how to outsmart the food ideas that we're going to share. We've rounded up a list of the best canapés to take with you on your next easy and delicious boating trip.
Home-made Fruit Soup
Although it’s not exactly a finger food, fruit soup is a refreshing way to wash down your yummy snacks. Instead of packing soda in the cooler box you can decant homemade fruit soup into individual containers like mason jars that will fit securely between ice packs.
Frozen Grapes
It's the perfect snack for a hot day on the water. Pre-freeze the grapes the night before in a large freezer bag and snack throughout the day. They also make perfect freezer packs to help keep other foods cold, but don't worry if they defrost, they'll still be delicious.
Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a classic summer staple and is even more enjoyable on a boating trip.You can add all kinds of vegetables and toppings you like. Make sure you use an oil-based sauce and not mayo to make it last longer.
Veggie Skewers and Dip
Veggie skewers and Dip is a healthy and simple food that we find in any occasions. It's very simple to prepare and make this dish, just choose vegetables that don't need to be refrigerated, so it will help save space in your cooler for things like your favorite sauces.
Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie board is an easy prepped yet luxuriously presented finger food, it keeps well and it is perfect to munch on. It is also best enjoyed with champagne.
Sandwich Wraps
These can be pre-made the night before and should be kept in the cooler box. Sandwich wraps are a great party boat snack because lots can be made quickly and they are a mess-free finger food.
Homemade Muffins
These are great canapés, especially if you are heading out on the water early in the morning. Make your favorite kind of muffin the day before and individually wrap them for each boater. You can always get store bought muffins instead, for the reason of practicality.
Fishy Crackers
This salty bit sized snack has to be on the list for your boating trip. You can pack it in an individual sealed containers to prevent them from getting soggy out on the water.
Grilled Food
Grilled food is like he ultimate food that can be enjoyed in any occasion. You can marinade your meat a day before the trip and put it in an air tight container and bring a portable griller or you can simply bring the grilled food and put it in a container.
Hot Dogs
similar to grilled food, you can grill your hotdog on your portable grill or just bring the cooked ones and heat it on boat if possible. These party finger foods are a lot easier to make on a boat with a marine grill. Instead of bringing a full bottle of ketchup consider saving small individual condiment packets for your next boating meal.
Walking Tacos
Walking tacos are a fun food for kids. This food can be prepared by cutting up veggies and the toppings for the taco, put it in containers and unpack everything on a table for assembling the taco to make your lunch a lot more entertaining.