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All it takes is one meeting with a caterer to start visions of menu possibilities dancing in your head. Fresh strawberries dipped in white chocolate, crisp water chestnuts wrapped in prosciutto, savory Portobello mushrooms drizzled with herb-infused olive oil, asparagus draped in a blanket of bearnaise sauce, Chicken Marsala resting on a bed of pasta. The reality will be a sublime feast on the wedding day. The reality also will require lots of careful planning.
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| Jane
Bluestone and Jeff Voytko’s
July 14, 2007, reception
at Franklin Park Conservatory
was catered by Cameron
Mitchell Catering Company.
(Nicole Dixon Photographic) |
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• A taste of what's to come. Before making a final decision on the meal, ask the chef for a taste test. Take into account the food presentation as well as the taste; you could even photograph the plate so everyone will remember the arrangement agreed upon.
• Just like mama made. While you'll definitely want to ask about a chef's signature dishes, you also could request a special dish from your own family's recipes. Local caterers say couples often ask chefs to re-create favorite family dishes, from mom's lasagna to great-grandma's Hungarian goulash.
• Man your stations. A popular trend at receptions today is a buffet meal with serving stations. First came elegant carving stations, with a chef handcarving meat for each guest. Now interactive options include a giant wok for custom stir-fry entrees; pasta, fajita and tempura stations; and potato "martini" bars, featuring several kinds of flavored mashed potatoes served in martini glasses, with toppings such as bacon, cheddar cheese and guacamole.
Other catering topics often covered in Columbus Bride:
• On-site and off-site caterers
• When to book
• What to know before you sign the contract
• Guidelines for space requirements
• Equipment rental
• Five basic styles of table service
• Multicultural affairs
• Choosing the menu
• Food safety
• Preparing for the unexpected
For complete, detailed information on planning a memorable meal, read the current issue of Columbus Bride, which includes interviews with Central Ohio caterers and photographs from real local weddings.
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