2016 Catering Trends

In the world of catering, there are quite a few standards that are still well-liked today. From Viennese tables and chocolate fountains to cheese platters and carving stations, there are some catering options that seem to never go out of style. At the same time, some you might find yourself wanting to explore outside the box a little bit. What can you offer you guests that will be more unique than the same food that is served at every other special event?

As the years go by, catering trends come and go. Some stay longer than others. At the end of the day, you should choose the options that excite you. There are so many possibilities out there and our team at JustRight Catering can help you narrow down the perfect catering plan for you and your guests.

Food bars have been incredibly popular over the past few years and it doesn’t look like they are going anywhere anytime soon. From bars in the sweet category like hot chocolate bars and s’mores bars to savory options like mashed potato bars and taco bars, your only limit is your imagination. A raw bar full of oysters and crab legs is a classic idea that also happens to utilize the modern trend of food bars. To really get your guests excited, you might even want to opt for a pizza station or a sushi bar. It all comes down to what gets your mouth watering, though you should also consider what your guests like to eat as well.

For some people, breakfast is the only meal of the day that really matters. From pancakes and waffles to omelets and bacon, some of the best food is breakfast food. More and more couples have been opting to serve brunch for their weddings instead of lunch or dinner. A brunch event can also make the occasion feel simultaneously casual and classy. 

Brunch receptions are also often chosen because they are more cost effective than a dinner party. Even if you decide to include alcohol, it will be cheaper for a brunch than it would be for an evening party. If you do decide to do brunch, then make sure it is at an appropriate time. Consider having your brunch event somewhere between 11 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon, though you can have it even a little bit earlier if you like. At Just Right Catering, we can offer you and your guests a wide variety of options including a continental breakfast and a hearty, hot breakfast full of scrumptious sausages, scrambled eggs, and waffles.

Another catering trend that has been popular is the use of food trucks. What’s so enticing about food trucks is that they have an ability to rev up the energy of your guests, making your party all the more enjoyable. When the food truck pulls up, everyone will be buzzing with curiosity and excitement. With food trucks, you can choose from a wide variety of specialized cuisines and foods like ice cream, tacos, grilled cheese, and Belgian waffles.

Just because there are catering trends out there, it does not mean that you need to blindly follow them. These trends can give you some ideas if you want some fresh inspiration for the events you’re planning. All you need to do is think about the food that gets you excited and narrow down your choices from there.