Sweet snacks & desserts
Sweet snacks and desserts are a natural way to round off a drinks reception, walking dinner or office event, and they work equally well as a standalone treat during a coffee or tea break. The right sweet bite at the right moment leaves a lasting impression.
We offer two distinct selections. The first is a dessert menu for walking and standing events, with refined individual portions served in glasses, on small plates or as elegant one-bite sweets. The second is a coffee and tea break selection, built around mini bakes and raw cakes that work well on a table or passed around informally.
Both selections include vegan and gluten-free options, and we are happy to adapt the choice to your guest mix and event format. For more information on formats and quantities, visit our appetizers & snacks service page.
Sweet snacks & desserts for walking events
Belgian dark chocolate mousse
Rich Belgian dark chocolate mousse with orange zest and Cointreau, served in a glass. Available in a vegan version on request.
(cold, vegan option available)
Mango mousse with fresh mango and coconut cream
Mango mousse topped with fresh diced mango and coconut cream, served in a fancy glass.
(cold, vegan, gluten-free)
Classic vanilla panna cotta
Classic vanilla panna cotta served with raspberry coulis.
(cold, vegetarian, gluten-free)
Green tea panna cotta
Delicate green tea panna cotta served with raspberry coulis.
(cold, vegetarian, gluten-free)
Raspberry, passion fruit and nut cake
Raspberry, passion fruit and nut cake served with raspberry coulis on a small plate.
(cold, vegan, gluten-free)
Mini tarte tatin
Classic French mini tarte tatin served with crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
(warm, vegetarian)
Affogato & liqueur
Italian dessert of vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso poured over. Served with an optional Amaretto liqueur on the side.
(cold, vegetarian, gluten-free)
Classic tiramisu
Classic tiramisu with coffee, or prepared with rum, Amaretto or coffee liqueur for an alcoholic version.
(cold, vegetarian)
Sweet snacks for coffee & tea breaks
Mini brownies
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies served in bite-sized portions.
(vegetarian)
Mini blanco’s
White chocolate brownies, soft and indulgent, served as a mini bite.
(vegetarian)
Mini red velvet cakes
Classic red velvet mini cakes with a light cream cheese finish.
(vegetarian)
Mini vegan raw cakes by Nats Rawline
A selection of raw cakes from Belgian maker Nats Rawline, all vegan and made without refined sugars. We serve a rotating selection of their most popular flavours: Chocolate & Hazelnut, Raspberry & Passion fruit, Lime & Mango, Chocolate & Matcha, and Tiramisu.
(vegan, gluten-free)
Also, see our pages with menus for lunches, lunch bags and boxes, vegetarian and vegan appetizers and canapes, fish and meat canapes, Italian inspired canapes, local Amsterdam snacks, ‘old school’ snacks and bites, our selection of nibbles, walking dinner menus, more walking dinner sample menus and drinks.
Frequently asked questions
Are sweet snacks or desserts needed as part of a walking dinner?
That is completely up to your preference. Some clients add a sweet course and others don’t. Generally these are more popular when the event is festive in nature, while for a more practical or business-style gathering the desserts are often skipped. If you do include them, portions are individual and easy to handle standing up, served in a glass, on a small plate or as a one-bite sweet, and we typically time these toward the end of the event as a natural close to the menu.
Do we need to order desserts for the whole group?
Not all guests will have a dessert — some will skip it for various reasons. For groups of 60 or above, you can safely order for around 60% of the group, so 36 portions for a group of 60 rather than the full number. Below that threshold it becomes a little riskier and depends more on the group, so we would recommend ordering closer to the full count.
Are there vegan and gluten-free dessert options?
Yes. The mango mousse, raspberry passion fruit and nut cake, and the Nats Rawline raw cakes are all vegan and gluten-free. The dark chocolate mousse can be made vegan on request. Both panna cottas are gluten-free. Let us know your guests’ requirements and we will indicate the best options.
How many sweet bites should I plan per person for a coffee break?
We typically recommend 2 to 3 small pieces per person, or 1 more substantial snack, but it depends on the programme and the last eating moment. If lunch or dinner are some time away, it can be a good idea to add a small savoury snack alongside the sweet bites to keep guests going. We are happy to advise based on your schedule.
Looking for a sweet finish?
If you are looking for a sweet finish to your event or a treat for your team during a break, we are happy to put together a selection that fits your guest count, format and dietary requirements. Share your preferences and we will come back to you with a clear proposal.
Browse related menus: nibbles & small bites, vegetarian appetizers, Amsterdam bites, and fish & meat canapes.