Your wedding reception takes the biggest bite out of your wedding budget.

What you might not know is that there are a variety of ways to cater your wedding reception.

 

Weddings today are a very personal thing and couples today want to make their reception as unique as they are. You are no longer stuck with boring chicken in a hotel ballroom.

Here are the top 5 ways you can cater you wedding reception in your own unique style.

 

Seated Plated Dinner

This is the classic catered affair, elegant and sophisticated. Beautiful china and linen, sparkling glassware and a cadre of wait staff to set each table to perfection and serve your guests.Pewter & Cornsilk Place Setting

Styling: CJ’s Off the Square

Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental

Photographer: Phindy Studios

 

Classic Buffet

Perhaps what most people think of when they think of a wedding reception. One of the nice things is that it tends to offer more variety for your guests.

Classic catered wedding buffet

Food Station Nation

More than just food displays, with a true food station you have chefs in action serving up the sizzle for your guests to enjoy. It adds a fun and lively atmosphere to any party and gets your guests up and mingling.

jalepono Corn Fritter and BBQ Station

 

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres

This style of reception catering can feature passed appetizers, a buffet, a station or even a combination of all of them. Think of this as cocktail party fare.

Chef Lauren with lamb Lollies

Drop-off Catering

Oh yes you can! This is the option for the bride that wants her wedding as personal as can be. We deliver your selection and then set it up for presentation on your china and serving pieces. By the time your guests arrive, we are gone and you take all the credit!

Drop-off catering from Menu Maker Catering
Keep your eye on Menu Maker’s blog for more details on these top 5 ideas. I have the tips and tricks to make them work for you! Better yet, just subscribe.That way you don’t miss a thing (including Chef Lauren’s recipes when I can get her to part with them)