http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Topic: Chinese food; not a banquet en Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:00:34 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/chinese-food-not-a-banquet#post-50663 Thu, 15 May 2008 22:28:20 +0000 SoCalBeachGirl 50663@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Congrats on bucking tradition.&nbsp; My mother to this day still does not understand how I could possibility not want a Chinese banquet for my wedding!</p> <p>We served very traditional American fare by an upscale caterer, but we had them serve it family style!&nbsp; It worked out really well and people said they loved it because they got to eat more than just a plated meal, but didn't have to keep getting up for a buffet.&nbsp; That was my homage to the culture.</p> <p>Also, we changed from our tux &amp; white gown into the traditional Asian outfits for the cakecutting, which caused quite a stir since my hubby is white!&nbsp; He was a great sport, then we changed back into the tux &amp; gown for the rest of the reception.</p> <p>We only mixed in a little bit of Asian food during cocktails...dumplings in the spoons like you mentioned, Chinese chicken salad served in open take-out boxes with wooden chopsticks in each, and Ahi tuna in a wonton cone.&nbsp; I think bite-sized spring rolls would be fab (tell your caterer to look at Cheesecake Factory's menu..they have a good Americanized version).</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/chinese-food-not-a-banquet#post-50646 Thu, 15 May 2008 21:35:25 +0000 cyshas 50646@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Maybe you could have the chinese wedding cakes and chinese tea for dessert in addition to the regular wedding cake and coffee.&nbsp; I'm not sure if your guests are used to traditional chinese foods.&nbsp; If they're not, you might consider something more fusion. </p> <p>It's totally not Chinese, but for an asian spin, I had plum wine in my drink selections. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/chinese-food-not-a-banquet#post-50645 Thu, 15 May 2008 21:11:58 +0000 hwong14 50645@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I met with the caterer/chef today, and they're going to do some homework on their part, and I promised to come up with some ideas of my own on my part. I figured this would be a great place for some inspiration! I do like the idea of a peking duck station... </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/chinese-food-not-a-banquet#post-50643 Thu, 15 May 2008 21:05:28 +0000 kmlee 50643@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Eggrolls and dumplings are good standbys also but a peking duck station or a sushi bar has a bigger wow factor. Have you looked through the menu to see if there are asian-inspired offerings or have you asked the venue if the chef can create signature appetizer just for you? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/chinese-food-not-a-banquet#post-50616 Thu, 15 May 2008 20:04:29 +0000 hwong14 50616@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>So we're not having a Chinese wedding banquet, but I would still like to incorporate an homage to that part of my heritage in some way, and through the food will probably be the easiest/yummiest.</p> <p>Any ideas? At this point, none of the menu is set, so suggestions can be for appetizers during cocktail hour, some sort of appetizer course, entree, or dessert.</p> <p>For appetizers, we've thought of egg rolls (probably would do Vietnamese spring or summer rolls -- goi cuon, oh-so-good...), and I've been to a wedding where they did dumplings/potstickers served in a Chinese porcelain soup spoon with the dumpling sauce in the spoon already. So you would just slurp down the whole dumpling/sauce in one bite. Which just reminded me of xiao long bao, oh the deliciousness...</p> <p>Or how about some dim sum dishes served as passed appetizers? Not sure.</p> <p>Or, can you think of any Chinese dishes that could translate well as part of an entree not served family style? We're doing either a buffet or plated dinner, and that's one thing I don't want to change. They could also be Asian-inspired dishes; it doesn't have to be true to form here.</p> <p>Suggestions would be MUCH appreciated!! Thanks!&nbsp;</p>