More About Wedding Catering Styles
The beating heart to any wedding reception is the meal. This is where the toasts come out, the conversation flows, and everyone fuels up for the afterparty. Not to mention, weddings are hungry work. Whether you have an outdoor event in mind or an elegant indoor banquet, here's a helpful guide to the most popular catering styles.
The Age-old Plated, Seated Meal
There is no right way to feed your guests on the wedding day. All that matters is having enough time to enjoy your loved ones company. A traditional plated, seated meal is an excellent way of getting everyone together at the same time. Many hotel venues offer plated meals as an option with custom menus crafted ahead of the day. Seated dinners also add a touch of formality to the event, especially if the culinary team has a taste for expert plating. For a more relaxed alternative, you could always opt for family-style.
Food Stations and Buffets
Active food stations are an exciting twist to the traditional multi-selection buffet. Here, guests have their pick of various food options prepared in front of them to their specifications. This adds a more dynamic experience for each guest while ensuring everyone's tastes are catered for. For outdoor events, you could also opt for food trucks and mobile bars for a real festival-style reception.
If you are having an intimate gathering or seeking a more fluid dining event, a cocktail-style reception is an excellent alternative. Here, passed hors d'oeuvres and canapes allow guests to move about, enjoy drinks, and mingle without those dreaded wedding hunger pangs.
