What is the difference between an appetizer and a starter?

Answer 1

The term hors d oeuvre translate literally from the French as "outside the work". Hors d oeuvres are served separately from the meal - either before the meal or at a time when a meal will not be served, such as a cocktail reception. These foods may be served either hot or cold. . hors d oeuvre are meant to pique the taste buds and perk up the appetite.

While hors d oeuvres are served separately from the main meal, appetizers are traditionally it's first course. Whether the guest will be creating a meal based on appetizers or selecting one as a prelude to the entree. these foods are primarily intended as the introduction to a meal. -- Culinary Fundementals (c) 2006 Pearson Eduction Inc.

Answer 2

The only difference is what country you are in. They are the same thing, but it's commonly called a starter in strongly British or formerly British colonies, and commonly called an appetizer in other countries. To make things really confusing, an appetizer is called an "entree" in New Zealand, and the main course is called a "main". (But in the USA, the word "entree" is used to mean the main course!)

Answer 3

There is no difference in "appetizers" and "starter courses", as starter courses simply refer to the food served "at the start of a meal"--just like an appetizer. It's typically more of a regional-idea as to what to call them.

Answer 4

none. They are both the same just different people call it different things.

Answer 5

appetizer you have before dinner. A snack is between meals

Answer 6

An appetizer is when you are waiting for you flood so you don't get Shakey