Wedding Food Trends Taking Over The Catering Industry
From interactive food stations to sushi bars and edible art, these trends are at the forefront in 2024
2024 is ushering in a wave of culinary innovation and unforgettable experiences. This year's couples are redefining the wedding dining scene with brunch extravaganzas and bespoke bars.
Here are some fresh trends Nirav Thaleshwar, Founder and Director, Allegiant Events, sees dominating the wedding catering industry:
Interactive Food Stations Weddings in 2024 are embracing interactive culinary experiences like never before. Imagine guests customising their own tacos, crafting personalised sushi rolls filled with fresh ingredients, or enjoying made-to-order pasta dishes that capture the essence of Italy. For those with a sweet tooth, there's nitrogen-fresh ice cream. And who can resist the sizzle of freshly made snacks like momos, kebabs and soya chaap? Interactive food stations add an element of fun and excitement to the dining experience.
Plated Dinners: While interactive stations are exciting, the charm of a traditional Indian sit-down dinner remains timeless. Guests can delight in a multi-course feast featuring appetisers like samosas and pakoras with spicy chutneys. The main course might include rich butter chicken, tender lamb curry, fragrant vegetable biryani and creamy dal makhani, paired with fluffy naan and aromatic basmati rice. The meal ends with sweet treats like gulab jamun and rasgulla, leaving guests with cherished memories of Indian hospitality.
Sushi Bar: Sushi bars are becoming a favourite choice among couples looking to infuse their celebrations with colour and variety while offering an easy-to-enjoy culinary concept. From delicate sashimi to creative sushi rolls, these bars provide a colourful and flavourful feast that appeals to all palates.
Ice Gola: To inject excitement into wedding festivities, consider the traditional Indian shaved ice dessert—Ice Gola! A vibrant cart stocked with exotic flavours and toppings is sure to delight your guests.
Edible Art: Ever heard the saying, ‘You eat with your eyes first’? Edible art takes this concept to the next level, transforming food into visually stunning masterpieces. Dessert tables adorned with hand-painted macarons, artisanal chocolates, elegant fruit displays, and sculpted ice carvings add flair to the celebration.
Creative Cocktails and Mocktails: A vibrant interactive bar allows guests to customise their own cocktails and mocktails, selecting ingredients and garnishes to craft personalised drinks. Adding a digital photo booth nearby can create unique drink coasters featuring their snapshots.
As life evolves, so do food trends. In India, food trends not only change from region to region but also evolve with the seasons, ingredients and the 'wow' factor.
