Food is more than just food when it comes to weddings. Food is an experience and your goal should be to create the ideal Wedding food menu to make sure your guests leave with happy hearts and full bellies. Literally, from cocktail hour to dessert, everything on your wedding menu plays a role in the overall experienced of your celebration. In this blog, we will guide you through an ideal wedding food menu list including starters, mains and sweets so you will feel comfortable creating your own menu that suits your taste and will be hard for your guests to forget!
🌸 Wedding Food Menu Chart 🌸
| Course | Vegetarian Options | Non-Vegetarian Options |
| Welcome Drinks | – Jaljeera- Aam Panna- Rose Sharbat | – Mint Mojito- Fruit Punch |
| Starters | – Paneer Tikka- Veg Spring Rolls- Hara Bhara Kabab | – Chicken Tikka- Mutton Seekh Kebab |
| Salads & Sides | – Russian Salad- Green Salad- Papad & Chutney | – Chicken Mayo Salad- Egg Salad |
| Main Course | – Shahi Paneer- Dal Makhani- Veg Biryani- Naan/Roti | – Butter Chicken- Mutton Rogan Josh- Chicken Biryani |
| Live Counters | – Pasta Station- Chaat Counter- Dosa Counter | – Kebab Counter- Fish Fry Live Station |
| Rice & Breads | – Jeera Rice- Plain/Butter Naan- Pulao | – Egg Fried Rice- Keema Naan |
| Desserts | – Gulab Jamun- Rasmalai- Ice Cream Station | – Phirni with Dry Fruits- Gajar Halwa |
| Beverages | – Masala Chai- Coffee- Soft Drinks | – Mocktails- Buttermilk (Chaas) |
Why wedding food menus are important?
Your wedding food menu is going to be one aspect of your wedding that guests will definitely take note of and remember. Whether it is a plated dinner, buffet or live action food stations – the food must reflect your wedding theme, guest dietary restrictions/preferences, and also cultural traditions we may incorporate.
When you have an intentional wedding reception food menu, you create a level of thoughtfulness that your guests will appreciate.
Food Menu Sample for a Wedding
If you’re looking to use ideas for food menu items for a simple and classy food menu list, this is a good list to use:
1. Welcome Drinks & Appetizers
Sparkling mocktails, signature cocktails
Paneer tikka, mini kebabs, bruschetta
Light options, etc: cheese platters or fruit cups
2. Main Courses
butter chicken, dal makhani, biryani, naan
Continental – pasta stations, grilled veggies, herbed chicken
Vegan options – quinoa salad, tofu stir fry, vegan curry
4. Interactive stations
Chaat station
Pasta station
Dosa or taco station
5. Dessert
you need to add Gulab jamun, rasmalai, or chocolate fountain
Cupcakes, donuts, or a custom made wedding cake
Ice cream bar or sundae Station Toppings. Will make your relative happy. sweet are most impot pat of food menus don’t fort this ant any cost this will make you fell beter afet course meal.
When deciding food options for a wedding, you may each food option be different flavor and textures and cultural options.
Menu: Wedding Reception Ideas
As you consider the food menu for your wedding reception use the same ideas:
Seasonality: There are flavors, freshness, and cost savings in including food items that are in-season or readily available in a wedding reception menu.
Variety: Hopefully you will consider the various dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) of the guests on your list also.
Servings: You should also consider the serving size in your wedding reception menu to avoid wastage on the back-end and follow-through for your guests.
Presentation: Food is not only about taste but also presentation, not all food is based on taste, but you also want the food to look good.
Like all things, make sure you have have booked your tasting to the specific Chef you have contracted with Kent location prior to finalizing your wedding menu to ensure that their offering meets your expectations on your wedding date.