Bar snacks aren’t just bar snacks when Shane Delia is involved. The chef and restauranteur, best known for his love of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, is shaking up the art of meze (snacks to have with drinks) and it’s a shift we are keen to salute.

Roast carrots with dill, maple, harissa and hummus

"Pair this dish with an oaky chardonnay, something a bit lighter to bring out the carrot's sweetness," says Shane Delia.

Sugar snap peas with ras el hanout and split peas

"If you're serving this with duck, go with a lighter style red such as a pinot or gamay. Otherwise, it would also work a treat with a light white," says Shane Delia.

Citrus-cured salmon with mustard dressing

This light meal, or sensational side is a champagne type of dish - light and vibrant.

Oyster mushroom shish with toum, pine nut and parsley

Try to get the freshest oyster mushrooms you can, as they will stay on the skewer much easier. You will need four 23cm metal skewers for this recipe.

Macaroon bil toum with sumac

"An arak (Arabic aniseed liqueur) would be perfect for this starter. It will offset the garlic and the heavy dumplings, lightening up the dish," says Shane Delia.