The Versatility and Importance of Small Chops

Appetizers are the first course served when seated at a table. An appetizer is meant to complement an entrée and is generally a small-portioned first course of a multi-course meal. Appetizers are meant to whet the appetite before the following courses.
Although it is possible to have appetizers without the main course, this isnʼt often the case. Some examples of appetizers include soups and salads.
In Nigeria, finger foods are popularly referred to as small chops, served as appetizers back in the days, and they were limited to doughnuts, chin chin, puff puff and the like.
But these days, some imported world recipes have joined the Nigerian Small Chops family, including cupcakes, samosas etc.
So when a platter of small chops is served to you in an event, know that you are eating a mixture of three major national cuisines, simple yet carrying the history of each nation before and after the war. Some items on the small chops platter originate from Nigeria, while about two dates to China and India. This is a further indication of how food unites us as a people.
It is now a constant feature at every party and is usually the first thing to finish.
The Nigerian Small Chops are appetizers/finger foods served chiefly at parties and special events. They are the classic Nigerian snacks made into bite sizes. They include cupcakes, samosas ‚, spring rolls etc.
They have become a delicacy for every Nigerian party, small and big events. You can hardly have an event or gathering without small chops being served.
Small chops business is also a booming business for caterers and chefs.