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HCB has got it right. Lots of different canapes/hors d'oevre should suit all the fussy eaters. You could also do an Italian-style antipasto platter, there is usually enough selection to suit anyone. Just try to find a good deli that can supply you with a selection.

Could you do a few different canapes as starters rather than just one dish for everyone? Then that way people can have whatever they like or takes their fancy plus you can eat as much or as little as you like.

For example, you could do prawn cocktail served on gem lettuce leaves for those who like fish, grilled figs wrapped in parma ham for those who like fruit, goat's cheese or brie crostini or a baked camembert for those who like cheese, or do mini filo tartlets that you can put a variety of fillings in.

If you want to do a 'proper' starter here are a couple of ideas....stuffed mushrooms, beef carpaccio salad, red onion tart, tomato tarte tatin.