Wedding Caterer Tips For A Picky Crowd
When you're planning your wedding ceremonies, such as with Rabbi Baker, you might feel like your needs and desires are getting lost in those of your friends and family. This is especially true when it comes to choosing a wedding menu and caterer. In today's world, everyone is hyper aware of what they eat, so many of your friends may have allergies, intolerances, or special diets. If you're planning a cross-cultural wedding, you might be trying to accommodate different cultural or religious restrictions. And with all of the vegetarians among us, it's no longer sufficient to say, "Chicken or fish?" on your invite. Here you can find a few tips for catering to a picky crowd.
Find the Right Caterer
Many catering companies and chefs don't like changing their recipes to accommodate picky eaters and dietary restriction. On the other hand, with the increase in awareness of food intolerances, lots caterers are adept at creating allergy friendly menus. Make sure that the caterer you choose has experience cooking without gluten, meat, eggs etc... because willingness to accommodate does not mean that they necessarily have the skill to do so.
Consider Going All In
If the groom's family has religious dietary restrictions, rather than having a special menu made for them, consider having the entire menu made halal or kosher. This might save you money and time by not having to go through multiple caterers or suppliers and creates a more inclusive environment. If a significant number of vegetarians are attending, consider having an all vegetarian menu. It's a great way to save money because it's the steaks and lobsters that cost you big bucks. If you source your produce locally, it's even the environmentally friendly thing to do.
Have a Buffet
Buffets are becoming more and more popular at wedding ceremonies precisely for this reason. Rather than being stuck to a menu, people can eat what they want and as much of it as they want. Buffets are really the best way to ensure that there are plenty of options for everyone and that everyone can get enough to eat. Talk to different wedding venues to hear their ideas on how to spotlight and decorate your buffet.
Compensate with Dessert
No matter how picky people are, everyone loves dessert. If you're afraid dinner will leave people feeling shortchanged, make sure there are dozen of delicious dessert options to accommodate any dietary need. Vegan chocolate fountain anyone?
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