Definition: This style of dinner brings a personal and formal feel to the dining experience. Typically this style of dinner is done in courses including a starter, entree and dessert course. Each guest receives a beautiful plate of pre-selected food and the flow is smooth and seamless. This style is perfect if you are envisioning a more traditional style reception!
Practical Use + Tips: I recommend giving your guest the option of two entrees that they can pre-select when they send in their RSVP’s.
A few other things to consider:
- Choose a menu that reflects your style while also thinking about dietary needs of your guest, most menus are able to be customized to help make meals Gluten-free and Dairy-free with almost no difference.
- Place cards are a great way to let the catering team know what meal option each guest has chosen. Putting those cards on each place setting with your guest name makes the dinner service run smoothly.
- Sticking to the timeline is important with a plated meal to ensure the meals are as hot and fresh as possible from the kitchen!
- There is not much wiggle room for last minute meal changes or swaps as the food is all ready.