The Wild Fork have kindly shared with us a blog post about food related trends and how being yourself and portraying your story is the best way to ensure your big day is full of unique details.
"When planning your wedding you’ll no doubt find the word ‘trend’ plastered, well, everywhere. Pinterest will tell you what evening treats are dubbed to get your guests excited in 2019 and you’ll find various articles persuading you to copy the most recent celebrity wedding. Extravagant ideas will be labelled as exciting and unique, but unique doesn't necessarily mean lavish or trend-setting, it's about you.
Although trends are generally inspiring and can ignite your own passion and exciting ideas, it’s nice to be different, isn’t it? With food playing such a large part in cultures, relationships and history, dare to be different!
From the moment your guests step foot into your reception, you can begin to inject personality into your food and drink. We love cocktails, and signature fruity concoctions will always be a popular choice among Wedding guests, but how about exploring your local or childhood town and scouring their beverage offering? Go back to basics with a traditional English Sparkling Wine, and for the beer lovers why not provide kegs or bottles of your father’s favourite locally brewed ale.
From the moment your guests step foot into your reception, you can begin to inject personality into your food and drink. We love cocktails, and signature fruity concoctions will always be a popular choice among Wedding guests, but how about exploring your local or childhood town and scouring their beverage offering? Go back to basics with a traditional English Sparkling Wine, and for the beer lovers why not provide kegs or bottles of your father’s favourite locally brewed ale.
Canapés can tell a story too! Instead of heading straight to Pinterest for the most recent idea in miniature food (I think we’ve all seen those mini burgers and beers… rolls eyes)… think about how you can tailor food that tells YOUR story to generate a social buzz at your reception. We love the idea of circulating grazing boards which portray your heritage or your favourite travel destination as a couple.
Choosing the food you LOVE is the best way to say a little something about yourself. Often couples can get carried away worrying about pleasing all of their guests’ tastes for the Wedding Breakfast, and although a sushi banquet might be a step too far, focus on pleasing yourselves. You must have a go-to starter, or a guilty pleasure dessert that would be on your last supper menu, tell us about it and we will work with you ensure your menu is YOUR menu. There is nothing better than enjoying the food you love with the people you love.
Choosing the food you LOVE is the best way to say a little something about yourself. Often couples can get carried away worrying about pleasing all of their guests’ tastes for the Wedding Breakfast, and although a sushi banquet might be a step too far, focus on pleasing yourselves. You must have a go-to starter, or a guilty pleasure dessert that would be on your last supper menu, tell us about it and we will work with you ensure your menu is YOUR menu. There is nothing better than enjoying the food you love with the people you love.
All-out evening food is already written in the papers as the ‘trend of 2018’ and some of the ideas out there are wonderfully exciting (everyone’s eyes will light up at the sight of a doughnut wall, for sure) BUT if you and your fiancé are known for your all time love of the humble bacon sarnie then you go for that bacon sarnie! Maybe you first met on an embarrassing night out and shared a romantic kebab? Our posh kebab station is our answer to your midnight munchie prayers, featuring local top quality meats marinated in traditional spices with various toppings and sauces.
The internet is a fantastic hub of inspiration for both couples and caterers, and we love to read about what foodie delights are gaining popularity. What we love most, however, is being inspired by our brides and grooms’ family quirks and traditions to create a truly unique day."
The internet is a fantastic hub of inspiration for both couples and caterers, and we love to read about what foodie delights are gaining popularity. What we love most, however, is being inspired by our brides and grooms’ family quirks and traditions to create a truly unique day."