Our wedding ceremony meals secrets and techniques: how to ensure your company are well-fed – and you take pleasure in a scrumptious meal choice too! The Wedgewood Weddings menu has been fastidiously curated and crafted primarily based on the suggestions of our {couples} and a whole bunch of 1000’s of company. Contemplate this: we host about 10,000 weddings a 12 months with nicely over one million company. That’s lots of people to feed, and we take this meals factor very critically.

Our artisanal chef crew works laborious to create assorted and scrumptious menus that scale for an enormous occasion. It’s not simple feeding greater than 100 folks all of sudden! If you select a Wedgewood Weddings package deal, you’ll be able to create a menu to fit your tastes. Whether or not you’re a meat lover, vegetarian, gluten-free, or vegan, now we have scrumptious wedding ceremony meals choices for you and your company.

“Significantly, company nonetheless discuss how good the meals was!”
Anissa, Bride at The Retreat by Wedgewood Weddings

Pulled Pork Canapés with Pineapple Salsa

 

Hor D’Oeuvres

You may go easy with quite a lot of cheeses with crackers and contemporary greens with pesto hummus, or, when you favor, you’ll be able to combine and match cold and hot choices:

Chilled

• Number of Home & Imported Cheese with Crackers (vegetarian)

  A cheese board is all the time a crowd-pleaser. This platter options an array of cheese varieties, equivalent to the sleek nuttiness of gouda, the mellow savoriness of Swiss, the salty zing of Colby jack, and the nice warmth of pepper jack. Organized alongside an assortment of crispy crackers and topped with contemporary seasonal fruit, our cheese board presents one thing for everybody to take pleasure in.

“This can be a nice choice for cocktail hour, as a result of it is simple for company to return again to as they please to seize some extra!” – Marissa, Occasion Knowledgeable at Vellano Property

• Rainbow Vegetable Platter with Pesto Hummus Dip (vegan, gluten-free)

  A burst of colour, our rainbow vegetable platter is a energetic solution to start your meal. We prepare an attention grabbing array of farm-fresh greens like ripe purple tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, crunchy carrots, and extra. Served alongside our clean and creamy pesto hummus, this veggie platter makes an inviting plant-based appetizer that delights the senses.

• Hummus Duo – Purple Pepper & Cilantro Lime with Pita Chips (vegetarian)

  Awaken your palate with our dynamic duo of hummus varieties – a swirl of candy roasted purple pepper and vibrant cilantro lime blended to creamy perfection. Paired with a stack of our signature baked pita chips, heat and crispy from the oven, this mix makes for a contemporary tackle hummus and crackers.

  
  

hummus duo

• Array of Recent Sliced Fruit with Honey Yogurt (vegetarian, gluten-free)

  Bursting with pure sweetness, this contemporary fruit platter is a kaleidoscope of colour and taste. Slices of ripe pineapple, melon wedges, plump berries, and seedless grapes create a palette that delights the senses. Served alongside a creamy honey yogurt dipping sauce, the interaction of tart and candy in every chunk guarantees an ideal prelude to your meal forward.  

• Recent Mozzarella & Grape Tomato Caprese Skewers (vegetarian, gluten-free)

  Transport your palate to the Italian countryside with every chunk of our caprese skewers. Orbs of creamy mozzarella nestle subsequent to candy cherry tomatoes, their tart juice bursting to mingle with the delicate cheese. Sprigs of basil add a stunning contemporary natural be aware. Drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar, the skewers provide a tour by way of savory, vibrant, and sophisticated flavors in a single tasty mouthful.

• Mini Shrimp Tostadas (gluten-free)

  These crispy tortilla rounds provide a fiesta of flavors in miniature kind. Atop every artfully fried spherical sits a contemporary mound of cool, creamy guacamole – clean avocado punctuated by tomato, onion, and lime. Nestled into that verdant base are plump shrimp. Seasoned with a contact of spice, their sweetness performs completely towards the wealthy guacamole mattress.

  “I like the mini shrimp tostadas – I can not get sufficient of them!”
  Sarah, Occasion Knowledgeable at Granite Rose

  

mini shrimp tostadas

• Smoked Salmon Canapés (gluten-free)

  Start your eating expertise on a complicated be aware with these composed bites marrying land and sea. Skinny cucumber slices present a cool, crisp basis for layers of taste. A dollop of dill-flecked crème fraîche provides velvety texture and natural notes. Subsequent, a folding of rose-hued smoked salmon, its smoky sweetness contrasting the tangy capers. Lastly, contemporary dill fronds present the of entirety.

• Roma Tomato & Recent Basil Bruschetta (vegan)

  This bruschetta appetizer evokes the spirit of a trattoria in Tuscany. Thick slices of crusty baguette are flippantly toasted, the heat releasing notes of yeasty sourdough. Tomato and basil are united because the bread’s crown – candy cherry tomatoes mingling with garlic, onions, olive oil, and balsamic for a symphony of summer time’s essence.

• Balsamic & Strawberry Crostini (vegetarian)

  Our crostini begins as slices of crusty baguette adorned with a subtly candy honey and cream cheese unfold. Atop every toasted spherical is then layered cubes of ruby purple strawberries. The juicy berry bits have been marinated in an opulent dressing of aged balsamic vinegar and contemporary basil, permitting their vibrant sweetness to mingle with herbaceous and tart notes.

• Ahi Tuna Sashimi Wontons with Wasabi Cream (favourite)

  For sushi aficionados, these crispy wonton cups provide a twist on basic flavors. Skinny wrappers are fried to a pleasant crunch, then stuffed with chunks of tender ahi tuna, marinated in teriyaki sauce for a candy contact. Topped with clean wasabi cream, the wontons ship mild warmth to accent the uncommon tuna inside. Lastly, they’re garnished with slender inexperienced onion slivers and toasted black sesame seeds.

  

ahi tuna wontons

 

Scorching

• SPICY JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SKEWERS (GLUTEN-FREE)
  

  Transport your style buds to the Caribbean with these jerk rooster skewers. Succulent rooster thighs take in an elaborate spice marinade in a single day – a tapestry of warmth melded with allspice, garlic, citrus, and herbs. After a activate the flames, the pores and skin turns into a crisscross of char whereas the meat inside steams gently.

• CHICKEN & WAFFLES WITH BOURBON SYRUP
  

  The place candy meets savory, our rooster and waffles redefine a consolation meals basic. Fluffy Belgian waffles – crispy on the surface whereas steamy inside – provide the best canvas. Atop them lie juicy rooster thighs encased in crackling fried coating with herbs and spices of the Southern kitchen. Drizzled stripes of maple syrup enhanced with clean bourbon full this salty-sweet attract. Lastly, crispy bits of bacon lend smokiness and crunch all through.

• PORK BELLY BLT CROSTINI
  

  This BLT remix swaps bread for a crispy baguette base upon which the beloved sandwich is rebuilt. Discs of toasty bread cradle every element, starting with cool lettuce leaves and slices of ripe tomato. Subsequent, the star – slices of pork stomach which have roasted for hours, rising with crackling pores and skin wrapping meat as supple as butter inside. Tangy remoulade ties every layer collectively.

• MINI CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY REMOULADE
  

  These tasty crab truffles ship candy seafood taste tucked inside a crispy fried exterior. Lump crab gently simmers with the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, absorbing the greens’ brightness earlier than being fashioned. Sure with egg and panko breading, the truffles are fried to realize a crusty shell enveloping the fragile crab inside. Served alongside a zesty remoulade sauce for distinction.

• BACON-WRAPPED WILD SCALLOPS (GLUTEN-FREE, FAVORITE)
  

  Crisp, savory bacon envelops succulent scallops on this basic favourite. We wrap premium scallops with lean bacon strips. Within the oven, the bacon turns crisp, unleashing its universally adored taste because the plump scallops steam gently. With every chunk, the satisfying crunch provides solution to an ocean-fresh pop of scallop, melding candy and briny in a single mouthwatering morsel.

“This one is all the time a crowd-pleaser – who would not love bacon?!”
Alyssa, Occasion Knowledgeable at Stonebridge Manor

• BRIE & APPLE PHYLLO KISSES (VEGETARIAN)
  

  These elegant bites intertwine candy and savory in a crisp, handy kind. Paper-thin phyllo shells are molded into petite cups and baked to a fragile crunch. Inside every golden vessel, a duo of flavors resides: melted brie, oozing its wealthy creaminess, tops a mattress of apple compote punctuated with cinnamon spice. Because the pastry provides solution to heat fruit and velvety cheese with each chunk, tart apples consummate the sleek brie.

• Crisp Dumplings with Pineapple Teriyaki Dipping Sauce

  East meets West in these crispy rooster dumplings dunked in pineapple teriyaki. Savory rooster and greens fill delicate wrappers that then fry to a crackly golden end. A fruity Asian spin on conventional dipping sauce accompanies, that includes tangy-sweet pineapple tidbits immersed inside salty-rich teriyaki. Lastly, slivers of inexperienced onions lend a peppery of entirety when swirled atop.

• Crispy Mini Vegetable Egg Rolls with Candy Chili Dipping Sauce (VEGETARIAN)

  Certain to fulfill all company, these crispy veggie egg rolls ship a vegetarian-friendly taste wrapped up in crunchy pastry. Skinny wrappers envelop a savory filling of grated cabbage and carrots flecked with aromatics like garlic and ginger. Fried to an enticingly crackly texture, they emerge sizzling and tempting. Dunking every petite roll within the accompanying sweet-spicy chili sauce provides a burst of taste.

• Mac & Cheese Panko Croquettes (vegetarian, favourite)

  We’re remodeling a comforting basic into an irresistible shareable with this crispy mac and cheese appetizer. Acquainted elbow noodles take in a wealthy cheese sauce, changing into tender shells enveloping molten cheddar, parmesan, and velvety béchamel. After a coating of crispy panko crumbs, the mac will get a flip within the fryer, fusing the outside right into a crunchy, golden crust. The primary chunk cracks by way of the outside to find the nice and cozy, gooey mac inside.

“The mac and cheese croquettes are an excellent choice for cheese-lovers!” 
Tori, Occasion Knowledgeable at Carmel Fields

• Pulled Pork Canapés with Pineapple Salsa

  These loaded crispy tortillas provide all of the festive flavors of Mexico in party-perfect handheld kind. Discs of fried corn tortilla present a sturdy base, able to help layers of taste. Candy and tangy pineapple salsa brings a tropical twist, whereas tender pulled pork carnitas, spiced and slowly cooked, contribute a savory distinction. Topped with a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese, the mini tostadas provide crunchy, creamy, and savory parts in every chunk.

• Candy & Tangy BBQ Meatballs

  These hearty barbecue-glazed meatballs ship candy, tangy, and savory flavors in a single handheld chunk. A mix of beef and zesty Italian sausage will get enriched with garlic, herbs and Parmesan earlier than being roasted. Throughout cooking, a tomato-based barbecue sauce coats every meatball. Served able to mingle, these meatballs will probably be a success with company.

Pork Stomach BLT Crostini

 

Entrée choices

Prepare for the spotlight of the night! Each package deal we provide comes with a tasty and extraordinary buffet. With the Elite package deal, you even have the selection of a duet plated meal, treating your company to 2 proteins on every plate.

Feast your eyes on the buffet that includes a beneficiant number of eight numerous salads, catering to numerous dietary preferences like vegetarian and gluten-free. Whether or not you go for the buffet or plated choice, you’ll be able to depend on having fun with seasonal greens and your selection of facet, together with freshly baked bread and butter.

• CREMINI MUSHROOM CHICKEN MARSALA
  Enjoyment of our basic rooster marsala—juicy, tender rooster coated in a savory mushroom marsala sauce. Evenly dusted in seasoned flour for a crisp, golden sear, the rooster is baked to perfection, guaranteeing a moist and flavorful expertise. The wealthy, earthy flavors of marsala wine and mushrooms, coupled with a velvety texture, elevate every chunk. Regardless of its indulgent style, this dish maintains a surprisingly mild really feel.

• Rooster Cordon Bleu with Chardonnay Sauce

  Savor the visible attract of our basic baked wedding ceremony dish—golden exterior, swirled inside achieved by way of professional layer rolling. We elevate the lusciousness of rooster breast, rolling it with ham and cheese for that timeless spiral appeal. Complemented by a crispy crumb and topped with a creamy chardonnay sauce, this Cordon Bleu, translating to “blue ribbon of excellence,” is a cherished Swiss favourite for a purpose!

• Panko Parmesan Crusted Rooster with Sherry Cream (FAVORITE)

  Expertise our beloved panko parmesan rooster—a marriage important and a crew favourite for its crispy crunch and opulent sherry sauce. Coated in parmesan-seasoned panko breadcrumbs, the rooster achieves a golden brown sear, additional crisped within the oven. Moist and flavorful inside, it is draped in a decadent cream sauce infused with sherry for an additional layer of pleasant richness.

“The panko parmesan crusted rooster is considered one of my favorites! So good!

 

panko parmesan crusted rooster

• Rosemary Garlic Herb Rooster (gluten-free)

  Delight the group with our herb-roasted rooster—famend for its distinctive tenderness and contemporary taste. After an in a single day brine that infuses savory goodness and ensures juicy perfection, the rooster is roasted to ideally suited doneness. A medley of fragrant herbs imparts a profound taste in each chunk, leading to tremendous moist and tender rooster with a pleasant herbaceous style.

  
  

  rosemary garlic herb rooster

  
  

• Charred Lemon Rooster Piccata

  Indulge within the vibrant flavors of this Italian basic. Tender rooster breasts, dusted in flour and seared for a moist char, are smothered in a zesty piccata sauce. Made with lemon juice, capers, white wine, and olive oil, the sauce presents a citrusy punch, briny capers, and natural notes from parsley. Adorned with charred lemon slices, this visually gorgeous dish is a sensory delight, feeling mild but wholly satisfying!

  
  

   

  charred lemon rooster piccata

• 5 Cheese Tortellini Pesto Parmesan (VEGETARIAN)

  Vegetarian or not, our tortellini is a crowd-pleaser. Drizzled with a creamy pesto sauce enhanced with mushrooms and a touch of garlic, it is garnished with diced Roma tomatoes and parmesan cheese. That is considered one of our Govt Chef Roman Cota’s favourite dishes as a result of the creaminess of the sauce, the consolation of the tortellini, and the delicate acidity of the tomatoes come collectively in concord.

“The 5 cheese tortellini is a scrumptious, tacky choice!” 
Tori, Occasion Knowledgeable at Carmel Fields

• Oven Roasted Salmon with Tarragon Butter Sauce (GLUTEN-FREE)

  For this favourite recipe, we season and slow-roast the salmon till it flakes with tenderness. As soon as we obtain the best texture, we generously spoon over a tasty creamy sauce crafted with contemporary tarragon and butter. This versatile dish harmonizes seamlessly with our different choices for a duet plate or pairs delightfully with salads and seasonal greens.

• Alaskan Cod with Grape Tomato French dressing (GLUTEN-FREE, FAVORITE)

  At Wedgewood Weddings, cod is our signature fish dish –  it is an excellent selection for a marriage as a result of it retains the moisture and texture on a buffet line. This mild and contemporary choice appeals to all tastes! The fragile and trendy sauce, paired with contemporary cherry tomatoes, provides a pleasant contact of vibrancy. With eye-catching white and purple hues, it stands out as a plated or buffet selection, catering to each pescatarians and carnivores with equal appeal.

“I’ve been working right here for years, and now I’m coming clear: I’ve an obsession with the Alaskan Cod with grape tomato French dressing!”

 

alaskan cod with Grape Tomato French dressing

• HARVEST GRAIN STUFFED BELL PEPPER (VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE)

  This plant-based major course showcases a bell pepper abundantly filled with a mix of grains, herbs, and vibrant greens equivalent to carrots, zucchini, and tomatoes. Each chunk presents a burst of colours and flavors. Healthful, satisfying, and wealthy in texture, this dish demonstrates the thrilling potentialities of vegan delicacies. Plant-based lovers are certain to revel on this gratifying choice.

• Braised Beef Quick Rib (PLATED ONLY, GLUTEN-FREE, FAVORITE)

  Put together for tantalizing aromas as your company catch a whiff of our succulent braised beef quick ribs. Seasoned, seared, brushed with tomato paste, and briefly baked to seal within the taste. Topped with sautéed greens and a wealthy demi-glaze, the slow-cooking course of ensures every chunk is irresistibly tender, melting in your mouth!

“Any day that now we have the braised beef quick rib on the menu is a good day!”
Alyssa, Occasion Knowledgeable at Stonebridge Manor

• CENTER CUT SIRLOIN WITH DEMI-GLACE (PLATED ONLY, GLUTEN-FREE)

  Bask in our center-cut Sirloin, expertly seasoned and seared to perfection earlier than being oven-roasted to a tasty medium. Served with a luscious demi-glace, this dish guarantees a symphony of savory flavors and a young, mouthwatering expertise.

Carving Station

Step right into a culinary expertise with our featured carving station, a standout inclusion in all our packages. Witness the artistry as our expert cooks expertly carve and serve mouthwatering cuts, providing a feast for each the eyes and the palate. It is a distinctive contact that brings an added layer of sophistication to your eating celebration.

• Pit Ham with Pineapple Glaze (GLUTEN-fREE)

  Savor the pleasant concord of candy and savory on this scrumptious ham. Sluggish-roasted to perfection, the meat is bathed in a tantalizing pineapple glaze, imparting a contact of tropical sweetness. As an additional deal with, we provide the tangy-sweet glaze on the facet, permitting company to drizzle to their liking.

• OVEN-ROASTED TURKEY WITH GRAVY

  Expertise the heat of old style turkey and gravy—a comforting delight that envelops your company in a sense of affection. Our culinary crew meticulously seasons a boneless turkey breast, taking the time to roast it to succulent perfection. Accompanied by a basic, conventional pan gravy crafted from scratch and brimming with taste, every chunk is a journey into savory bliss.

• ROAST BEEF AU JUS WITH CREAMED HORSERADISH (GLUTEN-FREE)

  Roast beef is one other basic selection for a particular occasion. Our thick-cut roast beef is fastidiously slow-roasted, seasoned to perfection, and oven-finished for an beautiful, savory style. Accompanied by sides of creamed horseradish and purple wine au jus, it is a culinary expertise that guarantees satisfaction.

“It is so enjoyable to see company getting excited on the carving station! It is a actually enjoyable interactive contact on the buffet.”
Alyssa, Occasion Knowledgeable at Stonebridge Manor

• Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Au Jus (GLUTEN-FREE)

  Beef tenderloin is identical reduce as filet mignon, which ensures distinctive tenderness. Our course of includes coating the roast with a mix of olive oil and backyard herbs—thyme, basil, parsley, rosemary, and oregano—adopted by a swift sear on all sides and a gradual roast. Served with sides of creamed horseradish and purple wine au jus, it is a culinary delight that guarantees an ideal mix of flavors.

• SLOW-ROASTED Prime Rib Au Jus with Creamed Horseradish (GLUTEN-FREE, FAVORITE)

  The prime rib reduce boasts a better fats content material than roast beef or tenderloin, guaranteeing an additional juicy and flavorful expertise. Our prime rib is expertly seasoned with fragrant spices and slow-cooked to perfection, guaranteeing every chunk is irresistibly delectable. Served with creamed horseradish and purple wine au jus, it is no marvel the prime rib stands as our hottest carving station dish.

our chef expertly carving the prime rib au jus

 

Further Wedding ceremony Meals Recommendation

Plated or Buffet?

That is as much as you two as a pair and actually will depend on what you assume will take advantage of sense on your company. Will they like to rise up and serve themselves? Have you learnt a number of your company will wish to serve themselves seconds and thirds?

“There’s a typical misperception that having a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres-only reception as an alternative of an everyday meal is a big money-saver. As an alternative. It can save you by selecting a buffet over plated service and hearty consolation meals over haute delicacies (with the additional advantage that nobody will go hungry).”

Jolene Rae Harrington, Venue Specialist, Right here Comes The Information

Wedding ceremony Meals Tasting

We frequently host wedding ceremony extravaganza occasions to permit {couples} to mingle, discuss with their planning crew, style the meals, meet potential suppliers, and uncover Bliss Advantages.

At every occasion, we serve quite a lot of samples so you’ll be able to style your approach by way of our menu and ensure your decisions will fit your company.

What’s a Duet Plate?

Good query: a duet plate is your selection of two entrées served collectively on the identical plate. It is a good way to cater to company of all tastes when you’re having a proper plated dinner. Bonus – no want to incorporate a selection of entrée on the invitation – which means you save your self a number of additional work! You will solely must ask your company if they’ve any dietary necessities. 

DUET PLATED MEAL WITH CENTER-CUT SIRLOIN AND PANKO PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

When to Serve?

Each wedding ceremony could also be a bit totally different on the subject of timing, however there’s one factor everyone knows – nobody desires hungry company.

Quite a lot of {couples} preserve their visitor entertained with a cocktail hour and music for the time in between the ceremony and reception. That is when appetizers (or Hors D’oeuvres) are served. This works nice because it lets the photographer get loads of images with out making company really feel like they’re ready round.

As soon as a gaggle has entered the grand corridor, they’ll in all probability anticipate meals inside about half-hour – relying on if the primary dance is earlier than or after the primary course. Enable round an hour for dinner when you think about everybody getting their meals – whether or not by way of a buffet line or plated service.

After the meals: cake chopping and dancing!

What to Drink?

There are one million choices, from a signature cocktail to an open or paid bar. In our expertise, folks anticipate just a few bottles of wine on the tables, champagne or cider for the toast, after which the chance to order their very own drinks.

At Wedgewood Weddings, we provide a number of bar choices, and your wedding ceremony planning crew will help you discover the precise selection on your company.

You actually have to like the truth that there are alternatives for everybody. We’re very acutely aware of meals necessities and specialties. It is essential for all of our {couples} and company to really feel included!”
Ericka, Culinary Knowledgeable

Whether or not you go for plated dishes or a vibrant buffet, our menu presents one thing irresistible for each palate. Take our recommendation – do not skimp on parts attempting to chop prices. Company will not go hungry with hearty consolation meals decisions like our braised quick ribs or mac and cheese bar.

Scrumptious meals and spectacular service – that is our recipe to offer you and your company a memorable expertise. Cheers to a joyous and scrumptious wedding ceremony day!

Menu decisions are topic to vary.
We cater to anybody with an allergy – please let your planning crew know as quickly as doable.