Post # 17
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: April 2013 - ceremony at a gazebo outside, reception at neighboring restaurant on a lake
I just met with a venue host the other day and he said that it is a new thing to do different style food stations like someone mentioned above: mexican, italian, chinese, american etc.
Someone mentioned risotto which would be delicious, but could pose some problems. If it is in a restaurant they can make more risotto as dinner goes on, but if it is catered, the risotto may get too thick and come out like sticky rice. I think risotto is something that is to be made on spot. However, maybe there are some chefs that have figured a way around this!
Post # 18
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Helper bee
What about a Mac & Cheese station? Yum! You could offer different cheeses and mix ins like lobster, bacon or broccoli etc.
I didn’t notice what area your from but what about a type of local food?
We did a New England themed station with Lobster Rolls, crab cakes, mini corn on the cob, fresh tomato salad.
We also had a Ceviche station at our cocktail hour that was a huge hit! They used different kinds of fish, and one was spicy, one was sweet, one with mint etc.
Our caterer had a “tail gate station” that was mini hot dogs and sliders and wings and french fries.
There are so many possibilites! Have fun!
Post # 19
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Sugar bee
We went to a wedding with a sundae station last year and it was AWESOME! Granted, it was in a hotel (the Ritz Carlton, no less) so it was neat, clean and easy, but it was a huge hit with the guests and definitely out of the ordinary. There were waffle cone bowls, sprinkles, nuts, fresh whipped cream, several different flavors (“normal” ones like chocolate, strawberry and vanilla), chocolate shavings, etc. The attendants scooped the ice cream so it wasn’t as messy.
I’ve been to a corporate event with a risotto bar and I would skip that unless you had a very small event. We had several different stations and even then, the risotto bar always had a crazy long line. It makes sense considering there were like 10 – 15 toppings and people like are “Hmm, and I guess I’ll add that… oh and maybe that… oh will that be good too?” and then they have to stir and “cook” after that.
Other usual ones I’ve had are grilled vegetables, sushi, and pasta. My recommendation would be to space it out on a wider table otherwise it’ll accomodate like 2-3 people at a time and that can cause a traffic jam too.
Post # 20
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Busy bee
@ladyartichoke: Oh, I was the same way at our tasting. I had to try allllll the varieties of potatoes plus all the toppings in different combinations. Sooooooo good!
Post # 21
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Helper bee
This is MY MENU FROM COCKTAIL HOUR TO RECEPTION DINNER :DDDD
Cocktail Hour:
Asian Sensation Station
Shrimp Pad Thai in chinese to go boxes
Spring Rolls
Fried Rice
Assorted Sushi
Grilled Teriyaki Kabobs
Viva la Mexico
Mini Make it yourself fajitas
Guacamole and Chips
Mediterranean Affair
Calamari
Assorted Cheeses, Bread and Grilled Veggies, Tapenades
Mini Gyros
Crab Cakes
Reception:
The best of the Northwest:
Clam Chowder
Lobster Tails
Prime Rib
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Assorted Grilled Veggies
A night on Bourbon Street:
Gumbo
Cajun Herb roasted chicken
Macaroni and Cheese
Hush Puppies
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cornbread Dressing ?
Late night:
Mini Burgers
Fries
Fish n Chips
Milkshakes Shots
I also forgot the specialty drinks!:
Hurricanes
Mint Julep Ice Tea
Childrens Menu (seperate room)
Mini Cheese or Pepperonni Pizzas and Carrots and Celery
Chicken Tender and Fries
Spaghetti and Meatballs with Broccoli
cupcakes
For the sweet toothed
WEDDING CAKE
BEIGNETS
ASSORTED MINI PEACH COBBLER, APPLE PIE, AND PUMPKIN PIE
ICE CREAM BAR
BROWNIES
Post # 22
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Bumble bee
Our meal is a 4 course sit down but we’re having midnight stations – sliders (mini burgers) and poutine stations
Post # 23
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Worker bee
@DeeVine1217: a poutine station sounds amazing! what type of set up do you have? (1 kind of fries, 1 type of curds different meats? or more like different kinds of fries, curds, 2 kinds of meats/gravy? Just curious!)
Post # 24
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Bumble bee
@jjblog2011: Hi! It includes one kind of fries and 3 different types of gravy (Pan Gravy, Butter Paneer Gravy and Short Rib Gravy). The sliders also come with kettle chips, carmelized onions, pulled chicken or beef patty. 🙂
Post # 25
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Worker bee
@DeeVine1217: I just told Fiance, and he just about died. Seriously, this is the best idea ever!
Post # 26
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Busy bee
There was a thread a while back making fun of mashed potato bars, but honestly, they are amazing. Everyone loves them that gets to eat from them. I worked at a country club and we did lots of stations. Ppl requested our pasta station the most- 3 noodle choices, veggies to mix in, meats to mix in, and 3-4 sauces to choose from. I agree Sundae bars are amazing. We are just having varied finger foods for ours.
Post # 27
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Bumble bee
@jjblog2011: haha I was actually wondering if anyone on here would know what poutine even was
Post # 28
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Blushing bee
We’re having a few different stations. Taco Bar, Southern/Comfort food, and a dessert bar.
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