Wedding catering: how to select the perfect menu

When it comes to luxury weddings in France, the menu is often one of the most important parts of the celebration. French cuisine is world-renowned for its sophistication, elegance, and attention to detail, and there are many ways to showcase this in your wedding menu. Here are some of our expert tips for planning the perfect wedding menu for a luxury wedding in France:

Consider Your Venue

When planning your luxury wedding in France, it's important to consider the venue and overall theme of the event. Many luxury weddings in France take place in historic chateaus or elegant villas, and the menu can be tailored to match the venue's aesthetic. For example, if you're having a more laid-back outdoor wedding, consider setting up food stations with local cheeses, charcuterie, and fresh bread — this is a really popular option for our couples’ welcome events. If you're having a more formal event, consider a multi-course gastronomic menu that showcases the best of French cuisine. If you have something specific in mind, it’s best to check with your venue’s in-house eating team or their recommended caterers, to make sure it is something they can offer. We tend to do this before couples book their venue when they work with us on a venue search, so we can make sure that we’re able to provide exactly what they have in mind without any venue-implied restrictions.

Explore Experimental Menus

For a truly unique and unforgettable experience, consider an experimental menu that pushes the boundaries of traditional French cuisine. This can include dishes that combine unexpected ingredients, unusual cooking techniques, or playful presentations. For example, you might try a dessert that features savory ingredients like foie gras or truffles, or a main course that combines seafood and fruit. This option is particularly popular for micro weddings in France, where chefs can take time to mingle with guests and present their dishes with more theatre.

Incorporate French Desserts

One of the best parts of a luxury wedding in France is the opportunity to indulge in some of the country's most iconic desserts. From delicate macarons to rich chocolate mousse, there are many ways to incorporate French desserts into your wedding menu. You might also consider setting up a dessert station with a variety of sweet treats, like crème brûlée, éclairs, and tarts. Our catering teams can also offer live dessert assembly, a trend that originated in Italy, where chefs will assemble an oversized Saint Honoré (a stunning chou pastry dessert) in front of your guests before you ceremonially cut it.

Embrace Food Stations

Food stations are a great way to create a dynamic and interactive dining experience for your guests. Our caterers offer food stations featuring different types of cuisine or cooking techniques, such as a charcuterie station with local meats being carved in front of your guests, a cheese station that features wheels of cheeses carved on request and served with delicious chutneys and breads, a seafood station with fresh oysters and shrimp, or a pastry station where guests can watch chefs create delicate desserts right in front of them.

Opt for Gastronomic Catering

For a luxury wedding in France, gastronomic catering is the ultimate choice for a truly memorable menu. Gastronomic catering is all about using the highest-quality ingredients, executing complex techniques, and creating a multi-course menu that tells a story. This type of catering often includes dishes that are inspired by the region's cuisine and heritage and can be tailored to match the preferences and dietary needs of your guests.

Your luxury wedding in France is an opportunity to indulge in the best of French cuisine, and with these expert tips, you can create a menu that is as elegant and sophisticated as the rest of your event.