Through this whole wedding planning process, I’ve learned that different brides have very different priorities. Brides put different values on different things (and allocate portions of their budgets accordingly). I don’t think it comes to anyone’s surprise that my wedding food is a high priority on my list. I think the caterer choice only comes number two to my choice in groom.
Kevin and I have been milling over our potential menu for awhile to get it perfect. Once we had a good idea of what we wanted, we went in for our tasting with our caterers.
Our caterer is fantastic. They can basically create a custom menu for you based on your tastes, which was perfect for balancing out my adventurous palette and Kevin’s pickier tastes. We also didn’t receive any pressure to put down a deposit prior to the tasting, so we went into it knowing that if things didn’t work out, we weren’t stuck. I had seen nothing but rave reviews for our caterer, so I knew the food would be far from disappointing.
I really wanted a menu that would reflect both Kevin’s and my tastes.
During the cocktail hour, servers will walk around with:
- Ginger soy ahi tuna with five-spiced wasabi cream (We did make one modification here. The cone pictured below ended up tasting a little too sweet and overpowering compared to the delicate ahi tuna, so we decided to have it served on wonton crisps.)
- Artichoke hearts with goat cheese, olive tapenade and sun-dried tomatoes
- Smoked chicken bruscetta
I really loved everything. Even though we switched out the ahi tuna cone, we wouldn’t have gone wrong either way. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We tried to pick things that are unique and not your typical wedding finger foods but that also wouldn’t be too alienating to picky eaters. It was also important to us to have some vegetarian options.
Kevin and I decided to do a plated dinner during the reception (as opposed to a buffet or food stations). When guests enter, there will be assorted rolls on the table as well as a pear and spinach salad. Our caterers also provide kid’s meals of chicken fingers, fruit, and mac and cheese and vegetarian options (which we still need to choose). Everyone else will receive the same dinner.
This is a true mix and match of Kevin’s and my tastes. We’ll be serving red wine braised short ribs, a crab cake with remoulade, mashed potatoes and baby carrots. Everything was delicious. The short ribs didn’t even require a knife. They just fell apart. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and creamy, and the crab cake had barely any filler, which was a concern I had. I hate when crab cakes are mostly made of bread crumbs.
I am so excited to hear what my guests think of the food.
They also sent us home with assorted cupcakes from a bakery they often work with in case we decide we would like to use them.
I had such a great time trying our foods. This has definitely been the least stressful part of wedding planning so far!
What is the most important aspect of weddings to you?
What wedding food did you have/would you want to have?
Oh man, I have to admit I am so excited to get engaged and do tastings. Especially cakes. OMG.
Looks like you guys had fun, and it all looks so good. That’s so sweet of them to give you cupcakes too! Looks like a great caterer!
Wow! Now THIS is what I call wedding food worth remembering! I think food selection would definitely be on the top of my list too, possibly even before selection of the groom.
Totally kidding
I booked Puff n Stuff for my wedding. You know, before cancelling and going to Vegas. BUT, they cater ALL my work functions – holiday parties and special events. So I’m super familiar with them. They’re really great to work with too.
Dang, that sounds WONDERFUL! Very elegant but fun – perfect for a wedding.
Oh how I love wedding food. Your menu looks fantastic, and I think I would have gone with the crisps instead also. The one just seems so much (although very fun and new).
now im hungry
Oh the dessert plate looks incredible, nice tasting!
I’d do it just for the cupcakes!!!! How fun! Your choices look amazing!
All the food sounds amazing. You’re guests are a lucky bunch to be getting all that! Food is definitely high on my list of priorities for my future wedding. Food can totally make or break a party, I think.
So exciting that you did your tasting! I totally agree with you on food! That is extremely important to Mike and I as well. I cannot wait to pick the food for our wedding. Everything looks amazing! I’m sure your guests are going to be very happy!
Yum. Yum. Yum. When the wedding day comes it will be hard for me to pick my menu since I am vegan and the rest of the world id not. I guess my fiance will have to make some important decisions for me.
Everything looks so incredibly delicious! I could dive face first into those cupcakes.
Glad to hear there’s at least one thing during wedding planning that’s not so stressful! I have a feeling this will be my favorite part as well
Oh my goodness everything looks so delicious! What an exciting weekend for you two! Wedding food is always so good. I’m not anywhere near close to getting married, but when I do I know food will be very important!
So fancy!! Your guest list is one lucky group of people
Oh my gosh that looks like so much fun. I think your guests’ will really appreciate all of the different types of food – something for everyone! Glad this was enjoyable for you
LOVE Puff n Stuff! I don’t think I’ve ever had bad food at a wedding catered by them.
I went to a wedding once that just served a lot of small plates/appetizers and I absolutely loved it, so I might do something along those lines (but who knows!). Your food looks pretty darn fantastic – I’m sure your guests will be more than happy!
All the food looks wonderful, makes me want to get married LOL