Finger foods are bite sized foods served in the place of a complete meal.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpQNStqv6DM&feature=related They are generally eaten by hand, without the use of spoon, fork, or knife; although skewers, and disposable servers may be used. They may be served as appetizers or as the sole food offering. They may be a combination of vegetarian, baked goods, or dried meats.

Finger foods may be served at receptions or parties that fall between regular mealtimes. They can be seen anywhere from informal backyard gatherings and football parties, to black tie events and formal weddings. Finger foods may be catered or homemade. Some finger foods ready to heat may be found in the frozen food section of a grocery store. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvfozY1KRWs

Most countries have their own fingers foods. Argentinians have picadas, a selection of finger foods served before a party, and there are plenty examples of Mexican, Chinese, and other favorite finger foods from different nations.http://www.asadoargentina.com/picada-a-little-something-to-nibble-on-beforehand/ The chicken nugget, a common American finger food, was invented in the 1950's.http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/March06/Baker_obit.html

A planner can choose a menu from a single country, for example American food for a Super Bowl party, or put together an eclectic offering for their guests. Shrimp cocktails and bacon wrapped scallops are examples of finger foods as well as mini pizzas, vegetable, fruit, and cheese trays or kebabs, dips and sauces such as salsa and hummus, individual sandwiches, deviled eggs, mini quiches, and many more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCHqdxoXvcs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z97kNkWKXfQ&feature=related