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Help with reception MENU, please!

wiwicatywiwicaty
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Hi all,


trying to figure out the menu, can I have your opinions? I feel clueless.

To give you a bit of context, the ceremony is at 1 and the reception right after, some of our guests (20 total) are Vegan and some Raw, plus we don't eat meat so I need to keep it varied but eco-friendly. 


 

cold displays Small - Serves 10-20

 

RAW MARKET VEGETABLES 

Creamy Boursin and ranch dips                                          Small $ 100 

 

FRUIT PLATTER 

Market fruits, melon and berries                                         Small  $ 150 

 

ASSORTED BRUSCHETTA  

Tomato and basil, black olive tapenade, roasted pepper, eggplant and ricotta 

                                                                                        Small  $ 100 

MEDITERRANIAN    

Hummus, baba ghanoush, creamed feta, grape leaves, warm pita 

                                                                                       Small  $ 100


cold hors d’oeuvres 12 piece minimum per menu item 

 

SMOKED SALMON, potato cake, dill crème fraîche                        $ 60 

 

AMERICAN CAVIAR FINGERLING POTATOES, crème fraîche     $ 84

 

 

finger sandwiches 12 piece minimum per menu item 

 

MINI BLT, herb aioli                                                                    $ 48  

 

CURRIED EGG SALAD, slider rolls                                               $ 48 

 

 

hot hors d’oeuvres 12 piece minimum per menu item 

COCONUT SHRIMP                                                                   $ 72 

 

WILD MUSHROOM VOL AU VENT                                             $ 72 

 

VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL                                                        $ 48

 

 

sushi and sashimi 12 piece minimum per menu item

 

SALMON ROLL                                                                          $ 48 

CALIFORNIA ROLLS                                                                 $ 48

 

 

 

 

 


Can you guys help me with the appropriate alcohol selection? I don't drink so I have no idea what is ok to serve.


THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 



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Re: Help with reception MENU, please!

  • TheEncoreBrideTheEncoreBride member
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    edited December 2011
    Wiwicaty,

      Is this what you have selected already or need help choosing from? As far as alcohol, if you don't drink just serve beer and wine, you can't go wrong, plus it's kind of early for hard liquor.
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  • wiwicatywiwicaty
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    edited December 2011
    This is my overall selection but I need to trim it down because it's way too much food for 20 people AND because we have a $700 reception budget (should have mentioned this part). I don't know what to pick!
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  • TheEncoreBrideTheEncoreBride member
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    edited December 2011
    I would say stick with maybe 2 cold items and maybe 4 hot ones? I think that would be more than enough. I think I would have plenty with 6 items on my plate...As far as the sushi, we love it but you know you're guests better, do you think they would all enjoy it?
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  • MVJP10MVJP10
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    edited December 2011
    My suggestions based on how you describe your guests:

    RAW MARKET VEGETABLES 

    Creamy Boursin and ranch dips                                          Small $ 100 

     

    FRUIT PLATTER 

    Market fruits, melon and berries                                         Small  $ 150 

     

    ASSORTED BRUSCHETTA  

    Tomato and basil, black olive tapenade, roasted pepper, eggplant and ricotta 

                                                                                            Small  $ 100 

    MEDITERRANIAN    

    Hummus, baba ghanoush, creamed feta, grape leaves, warm pita 

                                                                                           Small  $ 100

    VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL                                                        $ 48

     

     

    If there is anyone that does eat meat, there's not much of a selection for them.

    As for alcohol I'd go with beer, wine and champagne.

     



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  • vegasgroomvegasgroom mod
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_reception-menu-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:60c22986-ea37-4ffa-89d5-152bf5b0caffPost:a04c8e80-7e68-4f0c-86f7-5fc93339cc2b">Re: Help with reception MENU, please!</a>:
    [QUOTE]plus it's kind of early for hard liquor.
    Posted by TheEncoreBride[/QUOTE]

    I personally don't like beer or wine so if I'm going to drink at any particular time, it's liquor, time of day doesn't really factor in.

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  • vegasgroomvegasgroom mod
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    edited December 2011
    wiwicaty, is this a catered event that you can not bring your own booze to?  If yes, just add a bottle of vodka to the beer and wine options, most people who don't like beer or wine will be ok with vodka even if it's not their preferred liquor as long as you have some mixers like soda, maybe cranberry, etc.  Whenever I have a party, people seem to consume vodka 3:1 over anything else so that's your safe liquor bet if you want to keep the budget down by only having one liquor.

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  • GribblesGribbles member
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    edited December 2011
    Wild mushroom vol au vent for me please, Wiwi. Wink
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  • robinpandnatehrobinpandnateh
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    edited December 2011
    Champagne is always a good option. :)
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  • robinpandnatehrobinpandnateh
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    edited December 2011
    Sparkling cider is a good idea too, for people who don't drink. 
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  • j_jayej_jaye
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    edited December 2011

    What is your dessert/cake options? I would skip the fruit platter if you are having dessert.
    I think all options would work well fro an insuite.Whilst I applaud you for considering the veges/raw diet people in your selections I think it is also important to consider the carnivores! My partner & I are vege but my sister will not even eat a vegetable except potatoes!

    Given the menu I would think beer and wine would go well and vegas grooms idea of a vodka drink is good to. Why not pick a signature cocktail and serve that?

    My choices would be:
    RAW MARKET VEGETABLES 

    Creamy Boursin and ranch dips                                          Small $ 100 

     

    ASSORTED BRUSCHETTA  

    Tomato and basil, black olive tapenade, roasted pepper, eggplant and ricotta 

                                                                                            Small  $ 100 

    MEDITERRANIAN    

    Hummus, baba ghanoush, creamed feta, grape leaves, warm pita 

                                                                                           Small  $ 100

    MINI BLT, herb aioli                                                                    $ 48  x 2

     

     

    COCONUT SHRIMP                                                                  $ 72 x2

     

    VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL                                                        $ 48 x 2


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  • wiwicatywiwicaty
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks everyone for your input!
    Encore - I think we can skip the sushi/sashimi even though I know that people from NY are going to like it the omes from Europe might not be into it that much.
    Vegasgroom - we can't bring our own booze, thanks so much for the suggestions, I'll make sure to offer a decent selection.
    I really like the sparkling cider and signature cocktail ideas!
    MVJP and j_jay - I'll add something for the meat eaters but I need to keep the fruit platter for the Raw guests.
    The cake is going to be two layers of lemon curd and vanilla sponge so I think that covers dessert - am I right?

    Thanks again everyone!
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