Weddings, besides being formal ceremonies of marriage, involve much fun and anticipation during the planning stage.

On the flip side, it could be stressful as well with many aspects to consider and many mouths to satisfy—especially when most guests look forward to the food.

When it comes to planning menus, there are more than a few ways to play around and experiment with them. In this blog post, we’ll be looking at how you can go global with a Lunch Menu for weddings.

Having a variety of international options at your buffet will give the guests an assortment of options to choose from. But make sure you hire a professional catering company that has good reviews because serving sub-par food is the last thing you want at your wedding.

So let’s get intercontinental! Here are a few ideas you can experiment with.

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern cuisine in general includes a wide array of flavors from a variety of countries encompassed in the Middle Eastern region. Their food is often described to be flavorful, fresh, and fragrant, owing to the spices and aromatics used. Some of these recipes have been passed down for generations and modified along the way as well.

If you want to go global for your wedding lunch menu, authenticity is essential, so make sure you offer your guests a true Middle Eastern experience. For starters, a fattoush salad would be a lovely addition. It’s a refreshing and flavorful salad with a balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.

Another great fan favorite would be chicken or beef kebab—the choice of meat can vary depending on preferences. You can give your guests options to choose from too, so that there’s something for everyone, along with a vegetarian option. Savory kebabs, full of flavor and spices, are a must-have!

Italian

You can never go wrong with Italian—it’s one of the most popular cuisines out there and is known for its simple methods and loved for its rich flavors. Italian food is versatile—there are simple foods like pizza and complex dishes like parmigiana.

For a wedding, either of these options would work, depending on the ambiance you want to create at your wedding. It’ll be helpful to keep in mind that in general, Italian foods are more on the filling and heavier side.

No wedding lunch menu is complete without delicious desserts served by professional wedding catering services, and tiramisu is no exception. It’s a popular Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked sponge fingers and mascarpone cheese for a very rich and creamy texture.

Japanese

Since we’re on the topic of intercontinental wedding lunch menus, Japanese cannot go unnoticed. The diversity, culture, and tradition surrounding Japanese cuisine create the essence of the dishes.

Japanese cuisine highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, and its presentation is often as important as its taste. Many Japanese cuisine lovers would opt to have sushi rolls and sashimi at any time of the day, but be mindful as guests are allergic to different types of fish, so it’s always best to hire pros for this, who can provide you with a variety of options.

If you’re looking into offering your guests something more filling, even a mini bento box would do the trick because you can always experiment with different assortments. You could even opt for a mini snack bento box to give out at the ceremony, for a fancy and personal touch.

An intercontinental lunch menu for weddings is the way to go

There are many more options you could choose from, from Middle Eastern to European to Asian, and everything in between. But it’s always best to adhere to the dietary restrictions and preferences of your guests, which could be done easily by hiring a professional catering company to provide you with more information and a variety of options to choose from.

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