Are you planning a spring or summer wedding? If so, you are on the cusp of a whole new set of wedding trends. Of course, one of the most important factors of any wedding is the catering. So be sure to look to the future when arranging your 2020 wedding menus! Continue reading to learn what’s to be expected for wedding catering standards in the new year and gain some inspiration for your own nuptial celebration!

Catering a Wedding in 2020

Weddings have taken a far turn from conventionality. And that’s something to be excited about! No longer are there “rules” to planning a wedding, and couples are being more and more creative every season. As for fall, there are some incredibly-smart and tasteful food trends for weddings that have already been a huge hit within the catering industry.

Hors D’oeuvres

Cocktail hour should always be accompanied by some good appetizer foods. The problem is, no one wants to set their drink down to eat with a fork and knife. That’s what the reception dinner is for, after all. So miniature bites have been a huge hit for weddings. These hors d’oeuvres are perfectly bite-sized, making them enjoyable and convenient. They can be made to me as simple or as complex as you like, ranging from delicacies and shellfish, to small bites like sausages, artichoke hearts, pot stickers, salmon rolls, cheeseballs, quiches, crostinis, and more. Miniature bites are popular and tasty appetizers for cocktail hour.

Main Course Comfort

Trending right now is comfort food for weddings! Mini hot dogs, cheeseburger sliders, fried chicken, chicken and waffles, breakfast spreads, casseroles, and even tacos are becoming a favored menu selection for 2020 weddings. Although these foods seem non-traditional and ordinary, they can be made into elegant dishes by using gourmet ingredients and condiments.

Desserts

Traditional desserts are a menu item of the past. Couples have enjoyed a wide array of unique and delicious desserts that work for guests of all ages. For example, traditional tiered wedding cakes are being replaced more and more with fun cupcake towers, or massive displays of cookies, brownies, donuts, and even candy bars! In fact, actual candy “bars” have become very popular (tables filled with jars and displays of various confectioneries), allowing guests to make themselves a to-go bag of candy as a gift!

Another popular menu item has been milkshakes. These are great because they can be made on the fly, in endless flavors, and in custom sizes. And the best part is, they can go with guests on the dance floor! Parfaits have also been popular because they can be customized to match wedding themes and colors, and can be healthy too!

Georgia Wedding Caterers You Can Trust

Call Food for Thought Catering at 678-340-0510 for quality event catering in Newnan, Georgia. We offer a wide range of catering services for all industries, occasions, events, and more. Choose from our popular catering menu, or work with our catering coordinators to customize a menu according to your particular needs and interests. We can also provide assistance with décor, themes, vendors, and more! From wedding catering and formal events, to birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, holiday parties, family reunions, workplace events, and more, we are fully-equipped and staffed to undertake any catering job regardless of size, scope, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Avoid Common Catering Mistakes

The best way to make your hosting responsibilities easier on yourself is to avoid all the common and cliché catering mistakes. Some of the most notorious and easy to fall victim to include 1) catering a large event all on your own, 2) curating an overly-complicated menu, and 3) coming up short on rations. To combat all of these possibilities, read our blog, “Top Considerations for Catering an Event” for a good place to start.

Declare Your Party an “Open House”

Because there are so many holiday parties and obligations this time of year, it can be very stressful for both you and your guests. Not only can having everyone over all at once cause crowding and require a lot of extra effort, it can place a burden on guests to be at your house at a certain time. Guests might also have other plans to attend, forcing them to choose. As a wonderful and progressive alternative, declare your holiday party an “open house”, allowing guests to come and go as they please, and giving you plenty of breathing room between hosting and serving.

Hire a Professional Catering Company

To really relieve yourself of any stressful holiday party planning obligations, simply skip the cooking. Instead, hire a professional to do the work for you. Not only will a professional Georgia catering company provide the food, they will also provide table linens, place settings, serving ware, plate ware, cutlery, and even cleanup! Just be sure to choose a caterer that has a strong and steady reputation for quality, as there are too many fly-by-the-night businesses out there that falsely claim to be caterers.

Who to Trust for Holiday Catering in Georgia

Call Food for Thought Catering at 678-340-0510 for professional holiday catering in Newnan, Georgia. We offer a wide range of catering services for all industries, occasions, events, and more. Choose from our popular catering menu, or work with our catering coordinators to customize a menu according to your particular needs and interests. We can also provide assistance with décor, themes, vendors, and more! Request a free estimate, information, or advice, today!

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