For many, “wedding food” conjures up images of too-rare steak, chicken covered in Marsala sauce and some type of unrecognizable fish. To that, we say that you’ve been subjected to the wrong caterers. Today, wedding catering is so much more than meat and potatoes - it’s decadent, elegant, creative and, of course, delicious.
Chic Beverage Stations: Putting out water or flavored iced tea at a wedding isn’t a novel idea, but offering infused ice cubes, fresh pressed beverages and non-alcoholic drinks bars is.
Dim Sum: We have to say, dim sum is having its moment. Caterers can set up carts filled with small plates of the delicious dumplings and pair them with lychee martinis or miniature glasses of sake.
Donut Stands: It seems that donut mania is quickly replacing the cupcake craze. Since not everybody is a cake person (hard to imagine, I know), we can create a donut tower with fancy flavors, like coconut and lime or white chocolate.
Mobile Chef Stations: Your wedding guests are the most important people in your life, right? So why not have the cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres come to them? Servers or chefs can make the rounds throughout the room, preparing food to order for your loved ones. Think freshly shucked oysters or sushi rolled table side.
Paired Appetizers: What’s better than a bite-sized lobster taco or grilled cheesed sandwich? Ones that are paired with complimentary drinks, like tiny margaritas or scaled down mugs of craft beer.
Push-Up Desserts: 90s kids, remember Push-Up pops? Bakers are taking the retro treat to a whole ‘nother level. Cheesecakes, macarons, marshmallows and practically any dessert you can think of can be made into fun, individual push-up form.
Sommeliers for...Cheese? Cheese plates are a standard at cocktail hours, but we’re not talking about your basic cuts of supermarket Swiss and cheddar. In 2014, cheese scholars can teach your guests about various gourmet cheese profiles to create an interactive cocktail hour. Some foodies are taking their cheese obsession one step further by replacing their wedding cake with one made out of cheese wheels!
Vegan Offerings: Most couples know that they need at least one vegetarian option at their wedding, but caterers are cooking up various vegan plates that even true blue meat lovers will enjoy. There’s nothing unappealing about falafel sliders or risotto cakes!
