Have you heard about the growing popularity of food stations or food/drink bars for wedding receptions?   We all know that catering can be the most expensive and challenging part of your reception – especially if you are on a budget.  Even considering doing it all with the help of family and friends is in itself a logistical nightmare – who is going to transport the food;  does it need to be kept hot;  who is going to plate and serve the food; etc.  Do you really want your guests to be concentrating on the food, instead of the ceremony?  This is where a food station or bar comes in!

Many people are familiar with the lolly table.  The food station is taking it that a  little bit further.  You can have ‘build-your-own’ stations where guests get to assemble and serve themselves.  You hire one or two people to help with serving and keeping things hot.  You can have a choice of different flavour combinations.  For example, a burger bar, with easy-to-handle sliders:

You could have a pizza bar – even better if you can get your hands on an outdoor pizza oven!  A taco bar, where people can make their own tacos.  The ideas can be endless!  You can have a salad bar, a yoghurt bar, a popcorn bar – even an antipasto bar!  Really, just use your imagination!

A morning wedding?  No problem, have a brunch bar with a pancake and omelet bar, served with Bloody Mary’s!

Don’t forget drinks – a cocktail station, a juice bar, even a milkshake bar!  One of my favourites?  These rib sliders with Bourbon!

Another idea if your wedding is outside?  A food truck!  You could choose a taco truck, a souvlaki truck or an ice-cream truck.

Have a look on Pinterest for more ideas!  Food stations or bars will ensure that your wedding will be one no-one will forget – fun, imaginative and something they will be talking about for a long time to come!