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Wedding Food Trends for 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 2017 drawing to a close and 2018 upon us, it\u2019s time to explore the upcoming trends in wedding food. Successful caterers and event planners have to be at least one step ahead of the crowd when it comes to trends since before you know it, the next best thing will become the trend that everybody must have. The last thing you want is to be left behind when it comes to keeping up with the latest wedding culinary ideas and innovations.<\/p>\n

Weddings Are Multi-Faceted Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wedding trends cover all the elements of a special event \u2013 from d\u00e9cor to flowers to attire; but, as a caterer you want to focus on food trends because that\u2019s what affects your business. Food trends cover the entire meal \u2013 from hors d\u2019oeuvres for the reception, to drinks at the bar\u2026 onto the main meal and, of course, the dessert buffet. Wedding food trends tend to sweep the industry like a brushfire, and only those who don\u2019t have their fingers on the pulse will get caught unawares.<\/p>\n

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Local, Organic, Farm-to-Table Wedding Fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

This trend is one that is not confined to weddings; you\u2019ll see it everywhere \u2013 in restaurants and in private homes, as well. Quality food is more important these days than quantity, and the environment is a top priority. This trend is about to have a big impact on weddings, as more and more savvy couples are choosing to serve locally sourced, organic food that supports sustainable agriculture and local businesses. If you want to stay current and keep your customers \u2013 and the planet \u2013 happy, incorporate locally sourced items into your menu.<\/p>\n

As people are becoming more aware of sustainability and what it means for all of us, they are eager to support local businesses and use locally sourced products. In 2018, expect to hear requests for menus that connect guests with where their food came from. This often means more vegetable-centric dishes, as these days meat is considered a less sustainable option. <\/p>\n

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Buffets and Smorgasbords<\/strong><\/p>\n

High-end events and traditional weddings usually include waiter service for dinner; guests take their places (usually according to a seating plan) and the wait staff brings food to the tables, allowing the guests to relax and be served. However, the current trend is toward a more casual approach \u2013 and to giving guests more flexibility when it comes to choosing what to eat. This means that buffets are gaining in popularity for the main meal, in addition to the reception. <\/p>\n

As casual usurps elegant, and buffets take the place of waiter service, the trend continues with the advent of brunch buffets that promote the \u201cbreakfast for dinner\u201d concept. Brunches are huge right now \u2013 and there is no end in sight for this wildly popular trend \u2013 and many couples are choosing to adopt this trend for their wedding meal. For one thing, brunch has become fashionable because daytime weddings are less expensive than evening or afternoon events. A brunch-themed wedding may offer drinks, such as mimosas and Bloody Mary\u2019s, and traditional breakfast foods, such as omelets, waffles, and frittatas.<\/p>\n

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Comfort Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going one step further in the move away from staid and traditional toward casual and modern, many couples are finding that \u201ccomfort food\u201d works at weddings just as it does at home. Nothing is more welcoming \u2013 even at a wedding or other upmarket event – than burgers, fried chicken, pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches, spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese, and other comfort foods that conjure warmth and good feelings (which is what wedding are all about, right?). Nonetheless, despite the seeming ordinariness of these comfort foods, caterers are being called on to find unique and creative ways to present these offerings<\/a> that are more in keeping with a wedding venue than a McDonalds.<\/p>\n

Vegetables, Anyone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plants and vegetable-based dishes are finally getting the attention they deserve, and 2018 may very well be the year of the Wedding Veggie. There is a desire to put vegetables at the center of the wedding menu, if for no other reason than they add so much beautiful flavor, color, and texture to any meal. With the right ingredients and a skilled caterer at the helm, wedding guests might not even miss the meat. The idea is to be creative and bold with the vegetables and to present them in the least expected way.<\/p>\n

In addition, a feature in Vogue<\/em><\/a> highlighted 2017 trends that we will see continuing into 2018. These include vegan foods, which might very well out-distance vegetarian offerings as this year\u2019s top trend. Vegan options are surprisingly varied, and vegan weddings are part of a growing trend across society; in the United States, for instance, at least six percent of the population<\/a> identifies as vegan \u2013 a huge increase from just a few years ago. As fewer people consume meat and dairy, we can expect to see a rise in vegan menus at weddings, and the smart caterer will take note ASAP.<\/p>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n

Man Does Live by Wedding Cake Alone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gone \u2013 well almost – are the days of the wedding cake as the sole dessert after the wedding dinner. Instead, in 2018, we\u2019ll be seeing the advent of mini desserts, a welcome trend. Combine this with the overall move to more down-to-earth options, and expect to see a dessert buffet that includes homier options like doughnuts, macaroons, ice cream, cheesecakes, pastries, cupcakes, and more. These delectable options add fun and excitement to a wedding meal. They may not be traditional \u2013 but they work in this day and age of less stringent wedding rules and requirements.
\nDessert can continue on into the night, as some couples want their guests to linger \u2013 and the dancing and fun can continue into the wee hours. That\u2019s why late-night snacks are predicted to be a huge trend in 2018. Despite the full meal and luscious desserts, after an hour of dancing and celebrations, there might still be room for drinks and after-dinner snacks \u2013 small tidbits like cookies and other finger foods would fit in nicely here. Couples may want to emulate their own late-night at-home snack traditions, so you will very likely be called upon to prepare trays of fun foods, like pizza, tacos, or sliders. <\/p>\n

Wedding Food as the Centerpiece<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although officially, weddings are all about celebrating the sanctity of love and marriage, food and drink often take center stage at this big event. With wedding trends showing that guests are more and more concerned with the food they are served, caterers must step up, and follow the trends in order to stay relevant. Young couples have Twitter and Instagram as sources for the latest trends \u2013 and so should you. Stay ahead of the pack by staying on top of wedding food trends for 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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