Would you eat this food?

manateehugger · July 2013

Here's our caterer proposed menu - let me know if you think it needs something or needs to lose something.

Apps (these are all over the place):
Spinach artichoke puffs
Olive & Tomato tartlets
Southwest Chicken Wontons
Tomato Avacado Bruchetta
Pear Gouda Bruchetta
Brown Sugar Glazed bacon wrapped pinapple

Salad:
Mixed greens with fresh strawberries, candied pecans, and feta cheese.

Entrees:
Beef tenderloin medallions with Merlot sauce & horseradish dijon crumbs
Feta stuffed chicken breast with tomato salsa
Linguini Alfredo Primavera with Asiago
Seasonal vegetables (asparagus, peppers, and carrots) for each plate, assorted rolls on the table.

Dessert:
Wedding cake
Ted Drewes Ice Cream

KDM323 · July 2013

Sounds great!

QueerFemme · July 2013

I think it sounds awesome.

daria24 · July 2013

I'd eat everything except the tomato stuff (they are the devil's fruit).

But I have to say, no one on my side of the family would eat any of those things, except maybe the wontons and spinach & artichoke puffs. They are a very particular people and don't like anything too "fancy." And anything that involves cheese that isn't American, cheddar, or regular mozzarella is too "fancy."

manateehugger · July 2013

daria24 said:

I'd eat everything except the tomato stuff (they are the devil's fruit).

But I have to say, no one on my side of the family would eat any of those things, except maybe the wontons and spinach & artichoke puffs. They are a very particular people and don't like anything too "fancy." And anything that involves cheese that isn't American, cheddar, or regular mozzarella is too "fancy."

Hrmm, I don't think this would be an issue with our crowd. But I guess you never know. Hopefully, if someone has an issue, they'll just see beef, chicken, or pasta.

We do have a kid's menu option of chicken fingers and mac&cheese haha.

Thanks for the feedback!

AJuliaNJ · July 2013

I love the apps, salad, and dessert. To be honest, I'd change the vegetarian option.

Pasta primavera is so often the vegetarian option for events and is so rarely very good. I realize your venue could be an exception, but I've had too many subpar experiences with it. Plus alfredo sauce is pretty heavy. I'd prefer something a little bit lighter.

daria24 · July 2013

PDKH said:

daria24 said:

I'd eat everything except the tomato stuff (they are the devil's fruit).

But I have to say, no one on my side of the family would eat any of those things, except maybe the wontons and spinach & artichoke puffs. They are a very particular people and don't like anything too "fancy." And anything that involves cheese that isn't American, cheddar, or regular mozzarella is too "fancy."

Hrmm, I don't think this would be an issue with our crowd. But I guess you never know. Hopefully, if someone has an issue, they'll just see beef, chicken, or pasta.

We do have a kid's menu option of chicken fingers and mac&cheese haha.

Thanks for the feedback!

It's really about your crowd. My family won't eat beef that isn't charred to hockeypuck texture, and the only sauce allowed is plain gravy. But H's family would eat any of the stuff on your list. Hopefully everyone is more adventurous than my family!

SKPM · July 2013

Sounds delicious! Will it be buffet-style or are guests selecting entrees with their RSVP?

Peaseblossom55 · July 2013

As a vegetarian and someone who is lactose intolerant I would change the vegetarian option. Very rarely is any pasta dish at a wedding any good.

manateehugger · July 2013

I'm actually leaning toward this caterer because I had their pasta at a wedding, but I get it's not everyone's favorite. And I know primavera/alfredo is the wedding fall back. Hmm the alternative pasta was a roasted vegetable cannelloni, which got poo-poo'ed by our families. The other non-pasta option was grilled eggplant or stuffed portabellas.

It's plated. I'm planning on requesting dietary restrictions on our RSVP cards so we can ensure custom meals for those who need them.

mercimarie · July 2013

I think your appies sound really good! But I would agree with PP about the vegetarian option. If you're interested in a suggestion, my venue is doing a roasted veg, spinach and ricotta wellington. It sounded so good I am going with the veggie option!

AJuliaNJ · July 2013

Could they make the grilled eggplant an eggplant parmesan? I put that on the menu for myself, and many non-vegetarians ordered it. In fact, the chicken and eggplant option were almost tied as most ordered, and the NY strip was ordered by the least amount of people. People raved about having a good non-meat choice on the menu. I really didn't expect many people to order it at all since I'm the only vegetarian.

Vintagelove4 · July 2013

Sounds delicious!

MairePoppy · July 2013

My family would be very happy with all of it. Most of us would order the beef tenderloin medallions.

NOLAbridealmost · July 2013

That sounds fantastic. I'd love it. I'd actually have a really, really hard time choosing between the three entrees. All sound great. I was hoping it was a buffet so I could have had all three in my imagination.

tereghan · July 2013

Speaking up for the tomatoes here, those tartlets sound awesome!

libby2483 · July 2013

That all sounds delicious! @daria24, my grandma won't eat at Olive Garden because she says it is too "fancy" and too "spicy"...so I know where you're coming from with the picky family!

kmmssg · July 2013

I'm a picky eater and I would eat all of that! (So, if you get a ton of declines I won't mind being B listed. Really!)

efmcc67 · July 2013

Heck yeah, I'd eat that! Send me your leftovers!

manateehugger · July 2013

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'll maybe look into offering more than one vegetarian option or at least a duo of pasta and eggplant.

And @stagemanager14 I didn't even think of nut allergies! Thanks for bringing that up. I'll make sure we can offer an alternative salad too.

harper0813 · July 2013

Sounds great! I'll be there

But for real, the apps sound fantastic (pear-Gouda bruschetta? YUM) and you have nice variety in your entrees.

Oh and HECK YEAH TED DREWES! That's awesome that you made it work!!

Barbiiieee · July 2013

PDKH said:

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'll maybe look into offering more than one vegetarian option or at least a duo of pasta and eggplant.

And @stagemanager14 I didn't even think of nut allergies! Thanks for bringing that up. I'll make sure we can offer an alternative salad too.

To me, everything sounds delish except the salad. I'm really not a picky eater, but I LOATHE fruit on a green salad. I probably wouldn't eat it (or even try it, tbh, because I hate the sweet vinegary dressings that usually come with) but I think you are offering so much other good food that a salad wouldn't really be missed by me. Although, if I were a guest and you offered an alternative, I'd take it.

[Deleted User] · July 2013

I have a lot of wonky food limitations and I would eat everything on here. Sounds delicious!

amalama · July 2013

Looks good to me! Especially the Ted Drewes! We are looking at doing that but I am running out of time to figure it out, would you mind me asking how it works? Is your caterer serving it?

Oh and I do think your menu is great as is, but I would do a second salad option if that's an option, or maybe consider doing a simpler salad? Lots of nuts and strawberry allergies, and some people just only really like plain salads. If you can't I don't think that's a big deal though, there's plenty of other food.

astimmel · July 2013

I would put all of that in my face.

NerdyLucy · July 2013

astimmel said:

I would put all of that in my face.

Same here.

NOLAbridealmost · July 2013

Oh! If you do another salad, what about a traditional Italian/STL style salad with sweet Italian, provel, green onion, and prosciutto? ZOMG, love. I always get that when I go to Cunetto's when I'm in town.

Ajuliana · July 2013

NerdyLucy said:

astimmel said:

I would put all of that in my face.

Same here.

Funny, I would put it in my belly...

NerdyLucy · July 2013

Ajuliana said:

NerdyLucy said:

astimmel said:

I would put all of that in my face.

Same here.

Funny, I would put it in my belly...

I like to let my face have first dibs.

manateehugger · July 2013

NOLAbridealmost said:

Oh! If you do another salad, what about a traditional Italian/STL style salad with sweet Italian, provel, green onion, and prosciutto? ZOMG, love. I always get that when I go to Cunetto's when I'm in town.

Oooohhh, yeah, I'll have to ask about this. Thanks for the idea! I wanted to go a bit lighter on the salad since everything else is so savory, but this might be a good alternative. I'll discuss.

@amalama - this caterer would place a bulk order to Ted Drewes for us. I think they keep it on dry ice. It'll be served in small individual cups. It's a little extra, unfortunately. I know Patty Long Catering regularly does a Ted Drewes station (and Gus' Preztels). You might want to look into them.

PrettyGirlLost · July 2013

Is my invite in the mail yet? Sounds yummy!

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