25 Apr What Is Your Party Style? Cocktail-Style Reception.
Are you looking for a reception wedding that best fits you? Not everyone wants the traditional sit-down meal or the go-to buffet style. To help you figure out the best serving style for your celebration we are continuing our latest blog series: What is Your Party Style. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of hosting a cocktail-style wedding reception.
Cocktail-Style Reception
A lovely new wedding trend, the cocktail-style wedding reception, features hors d’oeuvres and other small bites offered all evening long in lieu of a traditional sit-down meal. The hors d’oeuvres are usually one- or two-bite portions and can be a combination of hot and cold options. The hors d’oeuvres can be passed by servers or stationary for guests to get themselves. This reception style is a good choice for couples wanting a more casual atmosphere and for their guests to really mingle and meet each other.
What you’ll love about a Cocktail-Style Reception
If your venue is small, cocktail receptions allow you to have more people as you won’t need dinner tables and chairs for every guest. Cocktail-style receptions allow both bride and groom to easily circulate throughout the room and chat with everyone. And, as you’re not serving a main entrée, your food costs could be more budget friendly.
What you’ll want to consider about a Cocktail-Style Reception
Some guests may not have attended a cocktail wedding reception and it will be important to word your invitation clearly. And, while your food costs might be lower, your guests will likely drink more than at a dinner reception, so your liquor costs have the potential to go up.
Below is an example of a cocktail style wedding reception dinner we could help you create:
Cocktail Party Sample Menu
(Pass-Around Bites)
kumamoto oyster
with grapefruit & prosecco mignonette
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wild mushroom fricassee
farm cheese, chives
on sourdough toast
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beef tartare
pickled mustard seeds, anchovy, caper, quail egg yolk,
on brioche toast
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forty-eight hour beef short rib
red wine caramel, potato puree, spring peas, maitake mushroom
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mignardises
If you have an upcoming wedding to plan for, we would love to help make your day special! We understand planning the wedding meal can be a lot of work. At Blend, we create custom catering menus inspired by your vision. Give us a call today to get started on the best wedding catering menu for you!