The Ultimate Wedding Menu Checklist

Food

Your food choices on the day should reflect you as a couple in some way. It also makes it so much easier to choose a menu when you’re clear on the theme of the wedding, or have some things that mean something special to you. For example, if you met in a foreign country, then maybe include food from that country in your menu!

When it comes to food, think of the cocktail hour and the reception as two parts of a whole. There should be some connection between the food served at both events. For example, if you choose to serve Asian dim sims as finger foods during cocktail hour, then consider having a fusion of Asian and Western food at the reception.

Another thing to consider is the type of aesthetic you’re after with your food presentation. If you’re having a sit-down dinner, would you like to have your guests’ meals plated in a gourmet style or do you prefer something more casual? If your guests will be choosing from a buffet spread, are there ways for you to decorate around the food to make things look more aesthetically pleasing?

You should also confirm any dietary requirements early on. If special meals need to be made, make sure to plan ahead with your caterer to provide delicious food that is appropriate for the guest’s requirements.

Should there be any children at the reception, it may be a good idea to prepare food options especially for them. We recommend serving their meals along with adult guests’ appetisers so they do not have to wait too long for food.

Lastly, do any of your vendors – including photographers and entertainers – need to be fed on the day? Set aside meals for them as well, or ask your caterer if they have affordable options for this purpose.