What Type of Beef Do They Have at Weddings

Let me preface this by saying, if you like chicken and beef and have been dreaming of that for your day, please go for it. I've had some filets at weddings that were mind-blowingly good, and, as a guest, I wasn't mad at all they didn't go the "unique" route. Some of us just feel more at home with different food though, so why the heck not have that on your day?!

I would think about the cuisine(s) that your fiancé and you are both in love with. I would also think about doing a cuisine that was significant for your relationship i.e. your first date was tacos, so you want to have that at your wedding. There really isn't much to limit you. Almost every cuisine caters or has options for large parties.

Just make sure when you're talking to potential food vendors that they are set up to serve people, decorate a buffet stand, etc. If they haven't done weddings before and will only be dropping off the food, you'll likely need to rent the right food warmers (or make sure the venue can take care of it) as well as pay for servers. Keep in mind all that hassle when you talk to restaurants. If it's important to you to have that specific place, then go for it. Just get super in on the details and make sure you have someone that can coordinate or act as the onsite catering manager.

Before I go into the types of foods remember that you can also just choose these themes for the cocktail hour and have "normal food" for dinner. It's a little easier to coordinate that way + mini foods are precious. Finally, think about how you'd want this food to read your guests: is it family style, is it served plates, is it DIY, is there someone onsite serving people? You've got all the options!

1. BBQ

Pulled pork
Pulled chicken
Brisket
Mac n' cheese
Fries
Collard greens

Coleslaw
Biscuits
Green beens
Corn
Potato salad

2. Taco bar

Ground beef
Ground turkey
Pulled chicken
Carnitas
Asada
Shrimp
Salsa
Hot sauce
Guacamole
Sour cream
Hard shell

Corn tortillas
Lettuce
Tomatos
Onions
Peppers
Jalepenos
Cilantro
Rice
Black beens
Mexican corn on the cob

3. Burger bar

Buns
Beef burger
Turkey burger
Vegan burger
Lettuce
Tomatos
Onions
Peppers
Cheddar cheese
Pepper jack cheese
Provologne cheese

Pickles
Bacon
Mayo
Mustard
Ketchup
Tator tots
Fries
Potato salad
Baked beans
Mac n' cheese

4. Oven-fire pizzas

Cheese pizza
Pepperoni pizza
Veggie pizza
Meat lovers pizza
Margherita pizza
Hawaiian pizza

White pizza
BBQ pizza
Garden salad
Caesar salad
Garlic knots/bread

5. Cuban food

Palomilla
Empanizado
Roast pork
Cuban sandwiches
Black beans
White rice
Yellow rice

Sweet plantains
Tostones
Croquettes
Yuca
Pastelitos
Garden salad

6. Tapas

FYI I have no idea what the best Spanish tapas are (I got the below from this article), but there are plenty of them to choose from + your caterer will really have a list for you anyway.

Jamon serrano
Boquerones
La tortilla Española
Gambas al ajillo
Croquetas de jamon
Chorizo al vino
Sardinas en tomate

Pan con Tumaca
Pimientos de padron
Bacalao
Aceitunas
Calamares fritos
Empanadas
Queso con membrillo

7. Brinner

Omelette bar
Chicken & waffles
Pancakes
Breakfast casserole
Bagels + lox
Quiche
Cereal bar
Bacon

Sausage
Donuts
Pastries
French toast sticks
Fruit salad
Eggs Benedict
Home fries

8. Food trucks

This is largely based on your location, so I can't really give you specific ideas. You probably need at least two options if food trucks are all you're doing for dinner, or the option to get a special meal (and let you know on their RSVP) if they don't like/can't eat the food truck food.

9. Sandwiches

Omelette bar
Chicken & waffles
Pancakes
Breakfast casserole
Bagels + lox
Quiche
Cereal bar
Bacon

Sausage
Donuts
Pastries
French toast sticks
Fruit salad
Eggs Benedict
Home fries

10. Fast food

This one is based on your preference. If you want In-and-Out or Taco Bell to cater your wedding… freaking do it! Again, just make sure there are options for people that want to be healthy and choices for those eating the food.

11. Raw bar

Oysters
Shrimp cocktail
Jumbo shrimp
Muscles
Lobster rolls
Crab legs/claws
Seared Ahi tuna
Ceviche
Calamari

Lemons
Cocktail sauce
Tartar sauce
Mignoette
Hot sauce
Clam chowder
Wedge salad
Caesar salad

12. Italian

Bruschetta
Cheese board
Burrata
Caprese salad
Caesar salad
Bread + 0il dip
Spaghetti + meatballs
Chicken Marsala

Parmesan chicken
Lasagne
Fettuccine Alfredo
Vodka Tortellini
Rotini
Pan seared strip bass branzino
Italian wedding soup
Roasted vegetables

13. Southern Comfort

Fried chicken
Chicken biscuit sliders
Corn on the cob
Chicken +waffles
Shrimp + grits
Pulled pork
Mashed potatos
Green beens
Fried tomatos

Banana pudding
Ketchup
BBQ sauce
Tator tots
Fries
Potato salad
Baked beans
Mac n' cheese
Corn bread

14. Sushi

Again, totally based on your preference. I would make sure there are a lot of options, because sushi is not one-size-fits-all. I also would add a non-seafood meal option and be sure to have some additional substance (maybe a lo mein dish) so that guests have something that soaks up their alcohol.

15. Potluck

This is a totally crazy idea, but if you're on a budget or are only having 10-50 people at your wedding, you could invite your guests to bring some sort of dish. I would definitely have a theme that they can rally behind and I would make sure to provide at least 5 dishes yourself so that there is substance. It could be a fun way to incorporate family recipes and traditions from both sides, but it could also be a total disaster… so just be careful!

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