Outdoor weddings are now more popular than ever. Thanks to changes in UK laws, outdoor venues can apply for a civil wedding/partnership licence – hurrah! This means outdoor catering is the flavour of the day, and we’re getting heaps of enquiries for BBQ catering, street food, outdoor canapés, bowl food and garden party grazing tables. Planning an outdoor wedding yourself? Here are just a few outdoor wedding catering ideas to inspire you…
To Start
Canapés
Canapés don’t have to be served indoors; pick a selection of tasty bite-sized treats to serve guests as they arrive at your outdoor wedding. This will keep hunger at bay while you take some time out to get those all-important newlywed photos. Some of our favourite outdoor wedding canapés include juicy beef fillet carpaccio crostinis, zingy tuna tataki, and gooey blue cheese croquettes. But if you’ve got a particular theme in mind, we can conjure up a unique selection of canapes to suit your special day.
To Share
BBQ Catering
The classic BBQ is one of the most obvious food choices for an outdoor wedding. Guaranteed to keep guests full and happy, refined barbecue food is perfect for garden, marquee or tipi weddings. The sight of locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables sizzling over a fire is quite a spectacle. And that unique flame-grilled taste is finger-licking delicious! Accompany the BBQ with a generous spread of homemade bread and fresh salads with aromatic homemade dressings, and you’re onto a winner!
To Dine
Formal Wedding Breakfast
If you want a traditional and formal wedding breakfast for your outdoor wedding, then beautifully plated dishes will bring a more refined feel to your big day. Take your seat at the head table and enjoy a delicious multiple-course meal served to you and your guests. Whether you choose rose harissa lamb, bream fregola or pea and mint risotto, this incredibly special first feast as a married couple will be one that you will never forget.
To Finish
Street Food
Want to create a festival vibe at your outdoor wedding? Street food is an excellent choice for evening wedding food. Take inspiration from Bath and Bristol’s street food markets and inject the same buzz into your evening wedding reception. Whether you go for Thai, Moroccan, British, American, or Mexican, tantalising smells will waft in the breeze, and evening wedding guests will be eager to taste all the mouthwatering dishes that are bursting with flavour.
Bowl Food
Bowl Food is perfect as evening food for informal outdoor weddings. Originally made famous by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at their own wedding, couples love bowl food for its unfussy and flexible nature. Whether you choose mini portions of comforting chilli con carne or tangy tagine, guests can help themselves and continue to socialise and mingle at the same time. They’ll also be well fueled so they can join in with the party and dance until dawn!
Grazing Tables
If your outdoor wedding has a garden party or picnic theme, grazing tables are an ideal spread for evening food. With tables full of delicious nibbles such as homemade quiches, tarts, hearty sausage rolls, and tasty terrines, your guests can grab a plate and choose from a fabulous spread. Want a family favourite included in the mix? No problem! Let us know your preferred flavours and dietary requirements, and we’ll create a stunning grazing table to suit.
BOOK YOUR OUTDOOR WEDDING CATERING
Want to know more about our outdoor wedding catering? Please get in touch with our head chef, Tim. We provide wedding catering in Bath, Bristol and nearby areas.