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Taste Test – What Type of Catering Best Suits your Celebration?

February 19

With so many ways to server dinner (or snacks) at your reception, it’s no wonder it’s a struggle to decide just how to do it! Thanks to our very favorite local wedding caterers, we’re sharing four options with pointers for each to help make your decision easier. Read on to see if you’re more of a heavy hors d’oeuvres, stations, plated dinner or family style feast kinda gal.

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Serve Heavy Hors D’oeuvres

Mix and mingle all while enjoying the tastiest bite sized creations! Heavy hors d’oeuvres keep the party going, while allowing guests to enjoy a variety of delicious creations on the go.

Pinstripes

Stuffed Mushrooms – Mushrooms stuffed with zucchini, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, panko breadcrumbs, goat cheese and garlic. Served with housemade red pepper sauce, and topped with arugula, shaved parmesan, and red wine vinaigrette.

Beyond the Box Weddings

Beet Chip with Lobster Salad – Rice based chip made with beet juice and topped with a lobster salad with tarragon aioli and poppy seeds

Vidorra Dallas

Vidorra Ceviche – Baby scallops, crab, onion, serrano peppers, tomatoes. jalapeños, avocado, mango puree, with fried cor tortilla chips

Snack at Stations

Use eating as a form of entertainment at your reception with creative stations strategically placed around the event space. These interactive stops even allow guests to customize their dishes!

Soulman’s Catering

Grilled Cheese Station – Hickory smoked brisket with melted cheese and drizzled Soulman’s BBQ sauce. Mason jar shooters filled with tomato basil soup.

Magdalena’s

Seafood Paella Station – Shrimp, little neck clams, mussels, all natural chicken, sofrito oregano, Spanish chorizo, lemon aioli, bomba rice

Macklin’s Catering Co.

Tuna Station – Tuna Kimchi Tostada: Nori crusted ahi tuna, avocado, wonton, kimchi, carrot slaw, sriracha aioli, teriyaki glazed, Spicy Tuna Taco: Asian marinade ahi tuna, seaweed salad, sriracha aioli, wasabi creama, wonton shell, Tuna Ceviche: wonton chips, wasabi salsa and stallions

Prepare a Plated Dinner

There is nothing more elegant than a traditional seated dinner, and this classic option will withstand the test of time. For the conservative bride, this option cuts down on food waste and often proves to be more time efficient than having guests waiting in a buffet line. Select a few mouthwatering entrees and treat your guests to a memorable selection of delicious courses!

Fearings Restaurant

Beef Rossini / Pan-Seared Foie Gras – Beef rossini, pan-seared foie gras, shaved truffles, roasted asparagus, truffle mashed potato, sauce bordelaise