W
hen preparing a wedding menu, a caterer
looks first to the bride and groom to provide guidance. The most fundamental and telling question we ask our prospective clients is what style of service they envision. Most of our brides already have an answer; however they are often not fully aware of the differences between modes of service. The most common types of service are plated, traditional buffet, and themed stations, and each of these styles offers a range of presentation possibilities.
The majority of our brides prefer a traditional buffet service. A straight-line buffet is the most economical way of feeding a large crowd in a timely fashion. We recommend having a plated appetizer, soup or salad which helps the flow of guests to the buffet as the staff releases tables in sequence to prevent lines. A plated starter offers the chef an opportunity to express his or her creativity in the plating composition. The format of a traditional buffet is both familiar and comforting to your guests: there is no question that the buffet line begins where the plates are stacked!
It is
important to ask your caterer how they plan to present their food. You want to be sure the food is served warm, but also creatively and with style. The use of chafing dishes sometimes is inescapable, but beautiful platters set on imaginative implements lend height and textured to the table and can really make this traditional format come to life!
Another conventional catering technique is plated meal service. Plated service is an exceptionally nice choice when the bride and groom want a more formal approach to the meal. Your catering chef can design a plate that reflects his artistic and culinary talents. This approach to the menu allows for added elements such as an amuse bouche (a taste to engage the appetite at the beginning of the meal), a between -courses palette cleanser (such as a sorbet or granita), and the option of ending the meal with a special dessert. These personalized touches accentuate the importance of the food 48
Cater By Mark Hahn,
Harvest Moon Catering
www.hmcatering.com
TheWeddingPlannerMag.com
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