Wedding Food Station Ideas

Gourmet comfort food can be a wedding food favorite.

When you are planning food for a wedding, stations can introduce variety into the dinner. Food stations allow you to bring in multiple cuisines and cooking styles and offer a more upscale version of a traditional buffet. As you plan food stations, consider dietary requirements and tastes of your guests and try to present something for everyone.

Sushi Chef

For a bold flourish at your wedding, hire a sushi chef. Have the chef prepare a wide variety of sushi to start, including both fish and non-fish versions; this will allow a stockpile for guests. During the reception, the chef can make special rolls and sushi pieces on request or according to a preset menu. Guests will have fun watching the chef in action, so find a chef who has a bit of a performance action to the sushi-making to add a bit of flair to the dinner.

Baked Potatoes

If you are having a wedding with a less formal feeling, try a baked potato bar. Have the caterers keep a stockpile of baked potatoes in warming dishes. Include stacks of plates and a wide selection of toppings. In addition to the traditional cheese, chives, sour cream, and bacon, include gourmet toppings so guests can experiment. Set out different types of cheese, vegetables, herbs, chili, various salsas, and unexpected toppings like pomegranate seeds.

Mexican Tapas

For an international flair and a touch of spice, add a Mexican tapas food station to your wedding reception. Include single-serving portions of quesadillas, tacos, chimigchangas, empanadas and burritos. For a more upscale touch, have the catering company make each plate a presentation piece. Add gourmet salsas, varieties of guacamole, and use unique ingredients in each option, like duck instead of chicken or ground venison instead of beef. Mexican food lends itself well to a colorful scheme, and most items can be made vegetarian.

Gourmet Comfort Food

Put a contemporary spin on traditional crowd-pleasers with a gourmet comfort food station. Make miniature portions of macaroni with heavy cream and several types of cheese, grilled cheese wedges with shot glasses of tomato basil soup, or miniature fire-grilled pizzas with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and roasted tomato. Ask your caterers to prepare unique versions of your favorite comfort foods and include a small card with each dish that explains its place in your life.

References

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