Monday, 22 March 2021

What are the Types of Wedding Catering in Melbourne?

 Hiring the best catering services in Melbourne to make your wedding a success is essential. The next step nonetheless is to select the type of wedding catering in Melbourne that you want to offer. These are explored below. 





Plated Sit-Down Style


The most formal type of wedding catering in Melbourne that is preferred by the majority of couples hiring catering services in Melbourne is a plated sit-down style meal. In this type of catering a pre-decided menu, commonly consisting of an appetizer, an entree and a dessert is served to the guests on their tables. Usually, a common appetizer in controlled portions is brought by a server to the table. Following this the guests are given entree options either at the venue or beforehand on their RSVPs. A common dessert is then served to everybody. This type of catering cuts down costs on food wastage and leads to beautifully presented dishes. The drawbacks are the high staffing cost and limited options.


A Buffet Spread


Another preferred type of wedding catering in Melbourne is a buffet style. Most catering services in Melbourne offer this option as it is easy to execute. This involves a long table with pre-prepared food kept in containers. A server traditionally remains behind the counter and helps serve food on your plate in a particular quantity. Easy to serve items make up the menu and the table is made accessible for multiple rounds of food for guests. The advantage is that there are more options and the guests can choose to get what they want as per personal preference. However, the food wastage is high and so are the costs.


Self Serve Counters


If you want to follow a theme and add creativity to your wedding catering, there is an innovative and economical method. Catering services in Melbourne provide self serve counters. These are cost effective due to the low staffing cost. This type of catering involves counters for different categories of food spread over the venue. Additionally, some live counters and DIY counters can also be set up. The food presentation on the counter can be made attractive. Self serve counters can present multiple options, are more affordable than a buffet and stimulate conversation. 


Family Style 


This style of wedding catering is inspired by family sit-down meals. It consists of a table shared by a few guests. The menu is brought in by the serves and dishes are served in shareable proportions on the table. The guests can then take as much as they want just like they do during meals with family at home. Catering services offer this to add a grounded and homely feel to your wedding. Couples prefer it due to the controlled food cost as well as the uniqueness. 


Cocktail Style 


At times, a couple may want a more casual wedding where conversing and socialising are the main agendas. In such a case they can enquire with catering services for a cocktail style catering. In this type of catering, servers go in rounds serving canapes, fritters and other such appetizers throughout the venue. In addition, this is a stand up reception and there are no or few seating arrangements. This is the most economical wedding catering option. 


Ultima Function Centre offers one of the best catering services in Melbourne. Enquire for our wedding catering at https://ultimafunction.com.au/catering/ or call 03 9336 3344

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