We think that it is fair to say that 2020 has been a crazy year, and many parties and events have not gone ahead for obvious reasons. So, let’s start looking toward the future; in this blog post, we are going to go over what we believe some of the top wedding food trends of 2021 will be, and how they can breathe new life into your wedding and reception.
The Trends
Dessert Tables
The days of traditional wedding cake are certainly not gone, but there is definitely a change in how desserts are being served at a wedding. Ask yourself this specific question: “What is better than one cake?” and you will get the correct answer, which is this: A lot of cakes! Dessert tables, or ‘buffets’ if you will, are perfect for anyone who wants to go to a smaller wedding cake that you only share with your loved one, or you simply want to cater to every single one of your guests tastes.
D.I.Y. Bars
D.I.Y. (or Do It Yourself) bars are taking over and will continue to do so in 2021. Instead of having complex menus with food that none of your guests have ever heard of, there has been a huge increase in a ‘hands-on’ approach, which allows people to make their own food. This type of catering comes in many forms, including:
- Bubble Bars
- Mimosa Bars
- Taco Bars
- Salad Bars
- Barbecue Bars
Casual Meals
Nowadays, many people just want a relaxed, casual meal when it comes to their wedding food. Traditional, fancy plated, sit-down meals are quickly becoming a thing of the past, and laid-back meals are rising in popularity; this comes in the form of tapas-style meals, finger foods, passed plates, and even “family-style” meals.
Food Trucks
Completely the opposite of a sit down meal, both casual and traditional, food trucks and vans have been rising exponentially over the last year; we believe that their popularity will continue to grow, and most weddings you attend will have one or more of these trucks. We still believe that more traditional catering definitely has its place at weddings in 2021, but hiring different food vans can also ensure that you meet the tastes of all of your guests.
Call Hassle Free – We Can Help
If you would like to know how the team here at Hassle Free Weekends can help you with your wedding catering requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us using 07941 672296, or by emailing polly@hasslefreeweekends.co.uk. We would love to hear from you and help you with anything that you need.
At Hassle Free Weekends, we also offer other catering services, including corporate catering, party catering, holiday catering, and funeral catering. We have all your needs covered when it comes to catering in Oxfordshire. We are here to answer any questions that you may have and deal with any enquiries, so please feel free to contact us using any of the methods listed above. You can also fill out our online enquiry form if you would prefer for our team to call you.