The latest trend in weddings over the last few years, is beautiful dessert tables and sweet buffets that compliment that special day. The wedding day can be very long, and it is a great idea to have snack areas for you and your guests to keep you going. Wedding food stations are a good way to achieve this, and they are becoming more popular at wedding functions and catering events. The options are unlimited from extravagant oysters, or even sushi to casual stations like a pizza table. Here are a few ideas to get you going.
Grazing Tables
This is a fairly new concept to have grazing tables at your wedding, featuring a selection of antipasto, cheeses, fruit, cured meats, crackers, salads, dips and breads. The best way to create this mouth-watering grazing table, is to use items that are not only good on their own, but also work well together when paired. You could also have individual ingredients such as a selection of toasted bread, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil so guests could make their own Catalonian tomato bread or bruschetta. Why not offer guests a build your own crostini table. By adding marble slabs, glass and wood platters, porcelain bowls in various sizes to the table, this will truly catch your guests eyes.
Pizza Bar
This is a tasty treat and is becoming more popular at wedding food stations, especially as weddings have children attending. You could stick to the traditional favorite pizzas, or you could you could lay out the toppings in individual bowls and let your guests customize their pizza. Why not go for gourmet pizzas such as quarto formaggi, butter chicken, goat’s cheese and vegetable, lobster or shrimp pizza is also extremely tasty.
Taco and Nacho Bar
More people are enjoying Mexican food, so why not celebrate your day with a Mexican fiesta style taco and nacho bar. This is perfect for a late night supper or for cocktail hour with a glass of margarita or sangria! You could have terracotta or porcelain bowls and platters with pico de gallo, guacamole, refried beans, salsa, cheese and chipotle aioli.
Sushi and Asian Food Bar
Sushi is becoming more popular now and it is a great choice for you and your guests to snack on. From sushi rolls and nigari and you could even add a noodle bar.
Oyster Bar
Nothing says special occasion as oysters from Canada’s coasts. Complimented with fresh lemons, sauces, radishes and an onsite shucker, they require almost zero preparation. Did you know a dozen oysters have approximately 75 calories? They are also high in protein, iron and zinc.
Dessert, Sweets Bar
A dessert bar can add a totally personal touch to your wedding day. From a gelato bar where guests can sample flavours, to candies and chocolates galore. There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy!
Popcorn Station
Don’t think regular white popcorn, think coloured! Why not have different toppings such as caramel, sweet and salty, chocolate, and of course cheddar.