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In many western countries there are catering businesses that supply finger foods for events such as weddings, engagements, birthdays and other milestone celebrations. For weddings, in particular, finger foods are becoming more popular because they are less expensive and offer more flexibility with menu choices.[citation needed] Gourmet hors d'oeuvres such as quiches, pâté, caviar, and tea sandwiches are suitable for a formal event, whereas more familiar food such as sliced fruits, deli trays, crackers, and cookies are preferred at more casual celebrations.

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For weddings, in particular, finger foods are becoming more popular because they are less expensive and offer more flexibility with menu choices. Gourmet hors d'oeuvres such as Quiche, pâté, caviar, and tea sandwiches are suitable for a formal event, whereas more familiar food such as sliced fruits, deli trays, Cracker (food), and cookies are preferred at more casual celebrations.

In America
In 1920, after the Volstead Act was published, some people did not want to comply and had drinks secretly. Since bars and bistros were prohibited from drinking, people established a place called Speakeasy to provide illegal drinks. In order not to let customers indulge in it and expose the places, they provide customers with a small amount of food throughout the night. Some easy food, such as sandwiches and stuffed mushrooms, were the best choices that are small in one hand while another hand holds the drink. In addition, many people liked to have private alcohol-centric gatherings at home. Cocktails parties were becoming more and more popular after the prohibition. Having some food or snacks were also popular at these private parties. After that, many different kinds of finger food were developed at parties and restaurants.

In Europe
According to legend, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, was an avid gambler. One day in 1762, he was gambling for 24 hours and felt hungry, but he didn't want to put down his cards to eat. Then, he asked the chef to make something that he could eat with one hand so that he can continue playing cards. The chef rushed to meet the demand and showed the count the meat sliced ​​with two slices of bread, which was the first Sandwich.

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In the book, the chapter "Finger Buffets" and "The Food" show that finger food can be easy to serve and there are many kinds of food. http://web.a.ebscohost.com.libproxy.temple.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=3&sid=53233a59-a381-4fe3-998e-4c1723ffcdc4%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#AN=940053&db=nlebk Insert link for "quiche" and "cracker" Add section "history" in different countries.