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Plated to Perfection: Tasty Catering Trends for Every Wedding Event

Three caterers create bountiful menus for a delicious wedding weekend

September 22, 2025

WELCOME DINNER

Crave Catering

The welcome dinner is the first taste guests experience when embarking on a weekend of wedding festivities. This event offers the couple an opportunity to showcase their home state and city to those traveling from afar, explore unique dishes and allow unfamiliar guests to connect. For this reason, a family-style meal is paramount. Inspired by the iconic flavors of Minnesota, Crave Catering curated an intentional family-style meal set against an inviting tablescape designed by Kasey Schwartz of Ink & Ivy Designs. The sweet aroma of lush florals mingled with the savory scent of honey whiskey glazed salmon as guests engaged in warm conversation. Fresh fruit tarts and blueberry gimlets, glowing under rose-colored tea lights, served as the perfect nightcap to an intimate evening of connection.

Tried and true, a plated reception dinner never goes out of style. Adding an extra layer of formality and elegance, this presentation style allows you to treat guests to a luxurious dining experience. For this setup, Schwartz wove the classic white and blue colors into the design through a toile printed linen, striped napkins and a flourishing arrangement of blooms. Food Gallery Catering added to the allure with a desirable appetizer station. Tall taper candles and gold cutlery adorned the table and set a timeless tone for the mouthwatering menu to come. From the initial zesty bites of the salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette to the savory chicken adorned with chermoula and the distinctive orange cake complemented by sips from Steady Pour, this reception dinner proved there's far more to enjoy than the traditional meat-and-potatoes fare.

Menu

APPETIZER STATION

TARTE FLAMBE PUFF PASTRY

SHRIMP WITH AIOLI

VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS

SALAD COURSE

BABY KALE AND SWISS CHARD SALAD

ENTRÉES

ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST WITH CHERMOULA

Ombré root vegetable gratin, zucchini, arugula and lemon vinaigrette

ZA’ATAR ROASTED OYSTER MUSHROOMS

Coriander roasted carrots, crispy chickpeas, creamy tahini sauce and pistachio dukkah

DESSERT

ORANGE ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

BRUNCH

D’Amico Hospitality

A farewell brunch provides a thoughtful finale to a weekend of mouthwatering cuisine. For an artful twist, Schwartz chose a grazing table—an inspired fit for the occasion. Draped in cheerful yellow linen, the table featured a grand display of joyful blooms and delicate chinoiserie adorned with dainty florals. D’Amico Hospitality delivered a brunch experience that reimagined classic breakfast favorites with bold flair. Every dish was plated to perfection, from the fresh lox plate to the charming soft-boiled eggs and toast sliders. To end the weekend on a sweet note, D’Amico presented a striking limoncello rose crepe cake, excellently paired with refreshing limoncello spritzes.

Menu

CURED SALMON, CREAM CHEESE, CAPERS, LEMON, FRESH DILL AND TOAST

SOFT-BOILED EGGS AND TOAST POINTS

RADICCHIO AND CITRUS SALAD, GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGE, PISTACHIO AND LEMON-HERB VINAIGRETTE

GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO DANISH

FRENCH CROISSANTS, WHITE CHOCOLATE YUZU DIP

LIMONCELLO ROSE CREPE CAKE

DRINK: LIMONCELLO SPRITZ