Canape spread (4)
I believe the answer is:
pate
'canape spread' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pate that I've seen before include "chef's preparation" , "Crown of the head" , "Posh 8" , "Meat paste, may be de fois gras" , "Tasty meat paste, perhaps foie gras" .)