2021 Wedding Catering Trends from Food Craft
Premier Outdoor Catering Chandigarh | New DelhiIt’s finally here. Top trends from the top catering company in Chandigarh. We’ve been mulling over for the past few months what wedding trends we are expecting (and hoping) to see this year. And these are the final thoughts we have curated. If anything catches your eye please do drop us a line, we’d love to bring it to life.
Bounty is Beautiful
The fact that nature is in itself stunning is not a huge revelation. But we are really thinking about the way over the coming year we use its aesthetic quality to its fullest potential. And not just florals and greenery as we use them now, but the very produce that we eat. We’re feeling that 2021 is going to be full of gorgeous hedgerow inspired installations; tablescapes will be styled with the best of harvest; and we just love a food stall that bursts with autumnal squashes or spring brassicas in April and May. Food Craft has fully embraced this is a luxury catering brand.
We’ve got all sorts of exciting ideas to capture this trend with unforgettable food stalls and dinnerware styling. Simply call Food Craft’s planning team to hear more about a bespoke ‘bountiful’ proposal.
Flexitarian eating
Not quite vegetarian, but with vegan influences and a low meat/fish intake, flexitarianism is an up-and-coming way to approach food and we rather like it. Balance is the optimal word and it simply means eating a bit less of everything, with a bit more variety. Perhaps you begin your meal with a veggie starter for all, or enjoy a main course that puts equal proportions of animal protein, vegetables and carbohydrates on the plate.
Try something like our Burrata with Cheese and Olive bar to begin, follow with avocado sushi, and move on to mains with a brain curry and anda parantha for the ultimate flexi party meal.
Greens and golds
The Pantone colour of the year is ultimate grey, so this may seem off trend but hear us out. We are loving the depth and variety of greens (some bordering on blue) and golds, and with eco-awareness at an all-time cultural high, we can think of no better colour to translate sustainability to our styling. Think mint for spring; earthy olive in summer; caramel for autumn; teals and golds for winter.
Our senior event managers have spent the past month seeking out exciting, fresh and unique ways to tablescape. We’ve found new suppliers, unearthed hidden gems and we are super thrilled to start sharing the results of these creative efforts. If you want to know what’s new, get in touch (we can’t share all of our secrets here…).
Less is more
George Reynolds, food writer, has written that now more than ever we should be celebrating simplicity. Simplicity doesn’t take away from luxury, quite the opposite; to embody sheer elegance and to bring out the best of each and every ingredient is quite the refined skill. So we are championing the ‘less is more’ mantra throughout our new spring summer menus and cookery, with food that is still exceptional, but simple in concept.
Return of the roaring 20s
Glamour, opulence, progress, prosperity – describing the Mad Decade sounds something like this. Well, 100 years later we feel it’s time to bring back some of that big and bold party spirit. Art deco styling, feathers, contrasting pops of black and gold; touches of shimmer and shine.
Our pastry chef has been busy conceptualising a glorious all-things-glamorous patisserie boutique. The sort of stall that makes jaws drop and mouths salivate with it’s decadence. Want to know more about this party show-stopper? Ask our team for the proposal. Welcome to the Roaring Twenties 2.0
Relaxed dining
We love all things chill n easy so when in 2020 we saw a movement towards relaxed dining, it definitely piqued our interest. Of course, we like to give relax-feel food a touch of Food Craft luxe. Our middle ground for the coming year sounds something more like lavish sharing plates; banquet style tables loosened up with simple, effective florals and delicate styling and diverse food stations which encourage guests to simply tuck in.
Our sharing menus range in theme from Italian festa to Mediterranean feast. See more photos of our food (warning: food envy guaranteed) here.
Specialty bars
It was identified in Vogue as a key party trend and we couldn’t agree more. Letting some of the awesome spirits and liqueurs out there shine with fun and original speciality bars and boutiques is a perfect wedding reception addition. From your very own rum corner to whisky trolleys and Kahlua parlours (espresso martini or white Russians, anyone?), there are infinite options to play around with.
Insta Glam
Ten minutes on Instagram will prove there’s no shortage of unique wedding food ideas out there which can be turned into fabulous focal points at your reception and a great way to provide your guests with some brilliant Instagram catering content! Doughnut walls, chocolate fountains, branded buns and edible flowers, they’re all great unique wedding food ideas to bring a bit of personality and fun to your wedding menu and make for excellent photo opps for the all-important Instagram shots!
Traditional Tables
Another huge catering trend of recent years is the Traditional Table which is definitely on our list of best wedding food ideas. Bursting with colour and texture, the tables create a fantastic centre piece for your wedding reception. From meats and cheeses to fruits and breads, the options for your wedding menu become limitless when considering a tradtional table and are one of our favourite things to create when catering for weddings. Although there are so many unique wedding food ideas available some of the best wedding food is still served in the traditional format. A sit-down dinner doesn’t have to be overly formal, your wedding menu can be broken up with interactive elements including time to chat and mingle which are great ways to provide your guests with a break in what can potentially be long periods of being sat at the table. Speak to Food Craft for suggestions on how you’re able to ensure the serving time doesn’t become too drawn out. We’ll have many suggestions and will be the best people to ask when it comes to what does and doesn’t work from their past experience of catering for weddings.
