How can we reflect our personalities in our food? In much the same way you determine the vibe of your wedding, you can ensure that your first meal together as marrieds reflects the two of you. Intimate weddings have grown in popularity since Covid. If this is you, particularly if you’re foodies, you may want to redistribute the budget you saved on reducing the guest list on a slap up five- or seven-course tasting menu. The ultimate in luxury this is sure to serve up an elegant wedding to remember. A three-course seated wedding breakfast isn’t for everyone, so don’t feel tied down by tradition if this really doesn’t feel like you. There are plenty of alternatives. If the vision for your day is something more rustic, free-flowing and informal consider options such as a grazing table or platters, an afternoon tea or a barbecue. Your wedding breakfast is also a great way to celebrate your heritage. Consider the cuisine from your cultural background. This could be as exotic as aromatic Indian dishes and sun-drenched Mediterranean fare, or as local as a Scouse stew. Communicate your ideas with your prospective caterers and find out what they can come up with. A roundthe-world menu would also be the stuff dreams are made of for keen travellers, stopping off at your favourite foodie spots for each course. Where did you go for your first date? What cuisine did you dine on? Is there something the two of you love to cook as a treat? Why not incorporate these ideas into your wedding breakfast to tell your own love story. How can we cater for guests with dietary requirements? Be prepared and armed with all the information. Ask your guests as soon as possible about any dietary requirements they may have. You can include this in your invitations, or even on your save-the-dates to get the ball rolling even earlier. This way, when you’re searching for caterers or having your planning meeting with your chosen supplier, you can tell them exactly what needs your guests have. All caterers will tell you that communication is key on this subject. As long as they’re given enough notice they can make sure to provide delicious alternatives for your loved ones so they don’t feel like they’re missing out. If you tell them on the day that someone needs a vegan meal, there’ll be nothing anyone can do about it as your chefs will only have the ingredients to prepare the menu that was agreed upon in advance. If the two of you have dietary requirements or preferences yourselves it might be worth researching specialist caterers who are adept at creating entirely vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free (and more) menus. Who knows, your guests may be surprised and delighted by how mouthwatering these alternatives can be. Evening food: a boring, bland buffet? Absolutely not! This is where you can really let loose and have some fun! Here are our top five favourite ideas for dancefloor fuel… 1. Barbecue or hog roast. Wedding breakfast or evening food, it’s a summer staple. Serve with a mouthwatering array of sides from Mediterranean salads to pastas and bread. Check out https://cheekyswinehogroast.com 2. Bacon or sausage butties. When the alcohol starts following nothing will quite hit the spot like ‘em! 3. Pizza. Wood-fired and fresh from the oven, what’s not to love? 4. Food trucks. If you’re street food fans, there’s a world of options available – literally! 5. Say cheese! Instead of (or indeed, as well as) a wedding cake, opt for a cheese tower and serve during the evening with a tasty selection of crackers and local chutneys. Check out www.birkdalecheese.com Anita Austvika on Unsplash The HK Photo Company on Unsplash We all scream for ice cream! Looking for something extra special for your post-ceremony drinks reception? Hire award-winning Daresbury Dairy Ice Cream who will come along and serve their delicious artisan ice creams and sorbets from a vintage-style ice cream bicycle. All the ice cream is made fresh on their family farm in Daresbury with milk from their own dairy cows. There’s an extensive range of flavours to choose from too! With more than 12 years’ experience in catering for weddings and events the team offer a friendly and professional service. Head over to www.daresburydairy.co.uk to find out more. 54
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