Catering

For the overwhelming majority of people, food is the most important part of the wedding guest experience. They may not notice the extra strand of orchids strewn above a doorway, or how the votive candle holders matched the lace pattern on the bride’s dress; but they’ll always remember whether or not they enjoyed the food and cocktails served throughout the event.

The classic surf and turf

For decades, the “surf and turf” has been a classic favorite for wedding menus worldwide. As the ultimate combination of meat and seafood, the original

Recipe | corn fritters from wolfgang puck

This recipe from Wolfgang Puck Catering is perfect for those end-of-summer BBQs, as well as your cocktail hour menu.

Recipe | tuna tataki from chef kevin mougin at conrad bora bora nui

Conrad Bora Bora Nui’s head chef Kévin Mougin grew up in France surrounded by a family of restaurateurs. Inspired by the people around him, he

10 stylish comfort food favorites

Serving your wedding guests an unforgettable gourmet meal doesn’t mean having to sacrifice your favorite comfort foods. A wedding menu, after all, should reflect a

Recipe | summer melon prosciutto salad from wolfgang puck

Cool down this summer with a chic and easy salad recipe, courtesy of Wolfgang Puck.

Recipe | thierry isambert beet ravioli

Fresh ingredients create a colorful beet ravioli for a delectable and beautiful presentation. Stracciatelli cheese is sandwiched between beets for an artful, pasta-free ravioli –

Creating a culinary journey for your wedding reception

There is something to be said for southern hospitality and it doesn’t solely pertain to a physical location—it can be as simple as taking a

Personalized wedding favors: mini brownies

What do you get when you marry a photo of the happy couple or monogram with the most delicious brownie ever? You get minibrownie weddings!

Presentation, aroma, taste, texture and color infused with creativity, innovation and a pinch of personality.

Arguably, the two most memorable elements that will stay with wedding guests long term are the entertainment and the food. When it comes to the

Rabii saber – executive pastry chef

“The world of sweets is for everybody. No matter your taste, you can always find something on the dessert menu that will make you happy.”

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This section is dedicated to inspiration and advice from experts for choosing the perfect food and cocktail selections for your own bespoke wedding menu. With so many Wedding Style readers being international couples from a wide variety of backgrounds, it’s important to note how food is one of the best ways to share and experience one’s culture. Brides and grooms may opt for non-traditional wedding décor or a more modern aesthetic, but the food is almost always used as a way to showcase their heritage and personality. In essence, a carefully planned wedding menu will tell a story and highlight the aspect of that couple’s relationship they wish to share. Each detail of a menu can allude to a special moment or characteristic of a couple’s love story. The wine selection, for example, may include bottles from wineries they’ve visited together. The main course may be a gourmet version of the meal they had during their first date or highlight spices from the bride or groom’s homeland. The raw bar may be displayed on an ice carving of one of their favorite monuments. And the wedding favors may be a personalized version of their favorite sweets. Meeting with the executive chef or catering team is truly an opportunity for couples to get creative in designing a one-of-a-kind wedding menu for their big day. Presentation is everything, and the best caterers can even make Happy Meals look chic by customizing the boxes with photos of the couple. Another favorite is taking casual classics like grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, or fish and chips, and transforming them into chic, bite-sized versions to serve during cocktail hour. Food and cocktails have evolved over the years, but there are always the favorite standbys served throughout the wedding day: Welcome drinks served prior to the ceremony; signature cocktails named after the couple; creative food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour; showstopping wedding cakes and dessert tables; and indulgent comfort food served as a midnight snack.