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The Trend of Dessert Buffets at Weddings and How You Can Get it Right

CaigerandCo • May 18, 2016

Culinary trends keep changing with time, and it is vital to keep up, especially when planning an event. Cakes at weddings have ways been a big deal since they are usually the centrepieces at most ceremonies. Three, four-tiered cakes were the norm but something has changed. Dessert buffets are the trend now and people are eating it up, so to speak. Wedding cakes are not completely gone but they are not as central as they used to be. Now they are smaller and only fulfil decorative functions at wedding receptions. If you are going to have a dessert buffet at your wedding, there is a trick to pulling it off, and London caterers will prove invaluable.

Have a Theme

It’s a wedding, so it is only right you have a theme. As much as a dessert buffet means you can have an assortment, maintain the main theme. A dessert buffet can be quite eye-catching and you can take advantage of that. Integrate the wedding décor with the dessert buffet theme. Catering companies in London can provide some creative ideas that will generate unique styles. Are you doing a monochromatic theme? Going floral or is it going to be a glittery affair? Pick wisely.

Mix Flavours

A dessert buffet is a chance to have sweet goodies of all kinds from miniature doughnuts to ice cream sundaes. Know how to mix the flavour and the texture. The best thing is that you can have anything you want at a dessert buffet. Do you feel like macaroons, meringue, brownie pops? Include them on the menu. Caterers can help with bespoke menus for your dessert buffet to add that ‘wow’ factor. A caterer can explain to you the flavour profiles that would best suit your wedding reception. Be careful about balance as well.

Present it

Think about the presentation as well. The dessert buffet now has a large playing field and you need to capitalise on that. A backdrop will do wonders if you are going to have the table on one side of the room. The presentation will, however, concentrate on the dessert. The shapes, sizes, and setting will matter a great deal. For instance, you can have personalised macaroon or cookies. Make use of jars, bowls, cake stands, and plates creatively. Catering companies can help you mix up the container for an attractive display.

Even with all the dessert options you can go with, cakes are still favourites for some people, so don’t forget to include it. Caterers can give you exciting cake options that will fit in with your dessert buffet like a puzzle.

Sources  

14 Wedding Dessert Ideas (That Aren’t Cake!),   TheKnot.com
6 STEPS TO CREATE A STUNNING DIY WEDDING DESSERT TABLE, Wedding Party App

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