5 Food Trends for 2021 Weddings

It’s Valentine’s week, and Love is certainly in the air, what better way to show your love than with food…that’s why this week we decided to share with you our favorite food trends for 2021 weddings! We dare you to get through this blog without drooling :)

HERITAGE COOKING

Perhaps our favourite trend this year is Heritage Cooking (yes we know we are big suckers for all things nostalgic)! But when you consider it, it makes complete sense…honouring the traditions and cooking of your different cultures, and evoking those preserved memories, it’s a pretty symbolic representation of what a marriage is all about. We love the idea of pulling a favourite dish from your heritage and presenting it to your guests. At Orchard View, we are constantly working with our couples to create the perfect menu that represents them. Some of our favorite ideas are things like serving Bannock instead of bread, or how about Tandoori Chicken Naan pizzas for cocktail hour. Have fun with this food trend, don’t overthink it, but certainly explore your options.

COMFORT FOOD

What’s better than a big bowl of creamy, piping hot Mac & Cheese? Um…nothing! But we can certainly think of many other comforting foods to warm your soul, and yes, they can be served at your wedding too! We get that you may not want to eat a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs in your beautiful white wedding dress, but still, this is a trend that deserves further exploration. For cocktail receptions we’re thinking mini grilled cheese sandwiches with creamy tomato soup shooters, fried chicken bites on waffles or even a baked potato bar with all the accoutrements! YUM

BRUNCH

We absolutely LOVE this food trend. Well ok, we absolutely love them all, but brunch has become a big hit with groups of all ages. Whoever came up with this really deserves recognition (we looked it up for you, a Mimosa toast to Mr. Guy Beringer is in order). Such a fun, casual and relaxed meal - it might even cure the hangover blues from a fantastic party the night before.   Just think, smoked salmon eggs benedict, or cheesecake stuffed French toast, candied bacon, and tater tot nachos? Add Bottomless Mimosa service or a Caesar Bar and your brunch is complete!

PLANT BASED and HEALTHIER MENUS

Health has become an especially important topic this year. Taking care of your body and being conscious of what you put into it. We have discovered that although many couples want to indulge on their wedding day, they still want to be relatively healthy. They want their guests to have options and feel as though they are stuffing their faces. Talk to your venue about unique items that you can offer your guests that leave them feeling refreshed. Just because you are being healthy, does not mean you need to suffer in the taste department! There are many exciting and unique substitutions for many of those unhealthy options. Love Fries? Try Avocado fries instead! Love a creamy butternut squash soup? Ask your venue to substitute the cream for coconut milk.  Healthy can still be delicious.

LATE NIGHT STATIONS

Late night stations! We have discussed this before, but we really really love this! Personalized Late Night Stations are the way of the future. Ever thought of a Shawarma Station, Make your Own Pasta Station or a Taco Bar? Just when the party is kicking off and dinner is a distant memory, stave off tummy grumbles by offering customized Happy Meals with a mini boozy milkshake (super cute!). Once again, the only limitation is your imagination…so think big!

Do you like our picks for 2021 food trends, or did we forget something deliciously epic? Let us know in the comments.

until next week!