Are you the kind of bride that wants to see your guests and friends having a great time and mingling at your reception? A reception is a party and creating a party atmosphere can be easily accomplished with food stations. From a carving station to a pasta station, guests can enjoy a night to remember that is truly special. Here are some ideas of different food stations that you might consider:
Carving Station – Smoked Turkey, Honey Ham, Prime Rib
Mashed Potato Bar – Provide toppings such as cheese, bacon, spices, blue cheese, sour cream, onions, green peppers, etc. Add seasonings for French fries and sweet potato fries. How about some homemade potato chips. The possibilities are endless.
Pasta station – mostaccioli, macaroni and cheese, chicken with bow tie pasta, etc.
Barbeque Station – Ribs, Pork Steaks, and Brats to name a few.
Nachos Station – Build your favor nachos with Mexican toppings. Add a pitcher of margaritas for more fun.
Hot Dog Station – Wow! I love this. Include a variety of sausages as well. Put toppings in clear glass jars. Provide a variety of homemade pickles, pepper rings, sauerkraut. Maybe have a selection of local microbrew beers.
Bread Station – What about lots of different breads, rolls, jellies, peanut butter, almond butter, honey butter.
Popcorn Station – Yes, lots and lots of great choices here. Be sure to check out Poptions in Kirkwood for a wonderful selection including Gooey Butter, Chocolate Pecan Praline (my favorite), Aged White Vermont Cheddar and many, many more.
I think you get the idea. It is lots of fun. Guests love it. Be sure to forego the ordinary and try to think of fun ways to serve everything! Vintage dishes can be used for many of the stations.
These mini buffets are scattered throughout your reception area and are the perfect solution for non-traditional reception spaces. Don’t be afraid to implement your own ideas. Have fun.
