Menu Sound Okay??

Re: Menu Sound Okay??

• JaxInBlue member

  

  June 2016

  I think you're off to a good start but I'd make a few revisions/additions.
  
  I'd add fresh veggies/dip to cocktail hour. 
  
  For dinner, I'd make sure at least some of the salad can be served undressed, and if there are anchovies in the Caesar salad, I would consider offering a garden salad instead.  Alternatively, I'd try to offer a hot vegetable other than corn.  With the potatoes and corn bread you're a little starch heavy.
  
  For dessert, I would add a non-pastry option, such as fresh fruit.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• OurWildKingdom member

  

  June 2016

  JaxInBlue said:

  I think you're off to a good start but I'd make a few revisions/additions.
  
  I'd add fresh veggies/dip to cocktail hour. 
  
  For dinner, I'd make sure at least some of the salad can be served undressed, and if there are anchovies in the Caesar salad, I would consider offering a garden salad instead.  Alternatively, I'd try to offer a hot vegetable other than corn.  With the potatoes and corn bread you're a little starch heavy.
  
  For dessert, I would add a non-pastry option, such as fresh fruit.
  

  I agree with @JaxInBlue on all of the above.
  
  Green beans, sugar snap peas, or asparagus would work nicely with what you're serving.

  

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• SaintPaulGal member

  

  June 2016

  OurWildKingdom said:

  JaxInBlue said:

  I think you're off to a good start but I'd make a few revisions/additions.
  
  I'd add fresh veggies/dip to cocktail hour. 
  
  For dinner, I'd make sure at least some of the salad can be served undressed, and if there are anchovies in the Caesar salad, I would consider offering a garden salad instead.  Alternatively, I'd try to offer a hot vegetable other than corn.  With the potatoes and corn bread you're a little starch heavy.
  
  For dessert, I would add a non-pastry option, such as fresh fruit.
  

  I agree with @JaxInBlue on all of the above.
  
  Green beans, sugar snap peas, or asparagus would work nicely with what you're serving.

  I also think those are all great points.  Do you have any vegans?  Because they would be pretty much out of luck entirely with this menu.  If none of your guests are vegan then that's not a concern.
  
  I just noticed that rolls aren't mentioned.  I would make sure bread products will be offered.

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• OurWildKingdom member

  

  June 2016

  OP is serving jalapeño cornbread (yum), but it would be good to have plain cornbread too.

  

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• missfrodo member

  

  June 2016

  I like where it's going, especially with PP's suggestions, but I want to add: Can you have some of the deviled eggs without the BLT?  That way, vegetarians and other non-bacon eating people can enjoy two apps at cocktail hour instead of just the hummus.  
  
  What is a "cake shooter"?  Is it a bite of cake with a shot of milk, or what?  I'm intrigued.

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• kimmiinthemitten member

  

  June 2016

  Loved everything thus far....but I'd check my guest list for vegans and food allergies. 

  
  

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• ILoveBeachMusic member

  

  June 2016

  I agree with PPs about veggies and salads. Menu is kind of heavy as is.

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• kvruns member

  

  June 2016

  Veggies/dip would be good to add for cocktail hour, but otherwise menu looks good to me. Salad undressed would be nice and maybe a second dressing option besides ceasar (can still do ranch or vinaigrette with romaine)

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• lovebug2016x3 member

  

  July 2016

  They do not offer green beans or veggies other than corn. They also bring rolls. The salad comes dressed on the buffet line, so I cannot change that. I only have 1 vegetarian (no vegans or anything else). I might add veggies to the cocktail hour, but it depends on extra cost, because I am on a budget.

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• spockforprez member

  

  July 2016

  lovebug2016x3 said:

  They do not offer green beans or veggies other than corn. They also bring rolls. The salad comes dressed on the buffet line, so I cannot change that. I only have 1 vegetarian (no vegans or anything else). I might add veggies to the cocktail hour, but it depends on extra cost, because I am on a budget.

  What sort of feedback were you looking for? It sounds like you've made your choices/your caterer isn't flexible, so what kind of feedback can we give here?
  
  My two cents - some of your pickier eaters will be unhappy during cocktail hour. Deviled eggs are a controversial food, as are shellfish. I wouldn't touch either of them. I do love flatbread and hummus but I'd have to pick the peppers off. Not a big deal, just not decorous. I would add a cheese table and the veggies/dip suggestion above. Would your caterer provide that? If not, and they allow you to bring food, you can get massive veggie trays from the Costco deli for like $40. Two of those is very budget friendly!

  
  

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• ei34 member

  

  July 2016

  Ditto @spockforprez I'm not sure what kind of feedback you're expecting if there's little room for change.  The veggie platters would be a welcome addition.  I'd leave your wedding on the hungry side, there's not much variety, especially among the sides.  The desserts, however, look phenomenal. 
  

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• lovebug2016x3 member

  

  July 2016

  Cocktail Hour:
  

  • BLT Deviled Eggs
  • Smoked Shrimp Cocktail
  • Mini Crab Cake
  • Caprese Bruschetta
    

  Dinner:
  

  • Pulled Pork
  • Brisket
  • Smoked Turkey Breast

  Sides:
  

  • House Salad
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
  • Corn Bread and Buns

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• OurWildKingdom member

  

  July 2016 edited July 2016

  Sounds great! I like the addition of the green beans and the substitution of the house salad. I love a good Caesar salad, but I know not everyone does. I also like the mac and cheese.

  

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