The role of a professional caterer extends beyond providing a curated menu. Wedding catering involves coordinating the menu, decorations, and bar service to provide wedding parties and guests with a complete and immersive experience. Distinctive Catering offers themed menus that suit a variety of wedding styles; we also partner with floral companies to provide a seamless wedding-planning experience. Here are a few ways to work with a caterer to match the menu to your wedding style and theme:
Menus That Reflect Your Theme
Deciding on your theme provides a basis for planning your event, and wedding catering helps you make menu choices that match that style. Some wedding styles that pair well with specific menu items and formats include:
- Rustic Barn: A rustic, relaxed setting benefits from BBQ stations and comfort foods, such as pasta and baked potatoes.
- Garden Setting: A wedding set in a garden or that uses floral decorations can have menus that include seasonal ingredients and liquor with fruity flavors, such as Peach Schnapps.
- Elegant Ballroom: Plated entrees served to each guest and artfully displayed hors d’oeuvres help present a formal appearance for elegant themes.
- Cultural Celebration: Some weddings are themed around a couple’s culture, and a wedding menu caters to that by offering options like Italian-inspired entrees, a Hawaiian buffet, and a taco bar.
Floral and Decor Elements
A caterer that partners with floral and decor companies helps bridal couples select complementary decorations. The floral arrangements can reflect a simple style for rustic themes; professionals are able to use neutral colors like white and pale blush. Large, colorful floral displays add natural elements to garden weddings. The colors of various flowers visually enhance menu items like fresh fruit trays and vegetables served with dip. Some floral companies also provide bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages, which help complete the overall effect of the wedding theme.
Customized Beverage Selection
Bar packages provided by a catering company complement your food menu; you can curate a selection of beers, wines, and liquors, depending on your wedding theme. Beers suit a rustic, casual setting, while wines and cocktails elevate a formal wedding reception. Packages also include non-alcoholic beverages, including a variety of juices. These complement a menu that includes fruit and light sandwiches.
For a unique experience, a caterer’s bar service can create signature alcoholic beverages. Bartenders at the event also mix unique offerings to suit different guest preferences. Some caterers provide house wines in red, blush, and white varieties, suitable for outdoor and upscale settings; these include:
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet
- White Zinfandel
- Rose
- Chardonnay
Elevate Your Wedding Catering
Since weddings have varied styles, a catering service customizes its offerings to match the different themes. Food can be set up in a casual style, such as a buffet, allowing guests to select their own food at their leisure. Floral displays and other decor help create a cohesive and formal environment. Distinctive Catering also partners with various venues, allowing bridal couples to find a building and setting that fits their theme and color scheme. Contact us to curate a wedding menu and decor arrangement that will complement your style and preferences.