How to create the perfect banquet menu: tips from a catering company

Organizing a banquet is always an exciting, but also a pleasant task. However, one of the main tasks that needs to be solved even before the event begins is the menu . After all, delicious food creates a mood, evokes positive emotions and leaves pleasant memories for guests. So how to create the perfect banquet menu so that everyone is satisfied?

🎯 1. Decide on the format of the event

Before planning meals, it is important to know:

How many guests will there be?
Are there any vegetarians, vegans or allergy sufferers among them ?
Is this a formal dinner or an informal party?

There is one menu for a festive buffet, a completely different one for a wedding, and another for a corporate event. The format of the event dictates the style of serving and the choice of dishes.

🍽️ 2. Choose a balance: cold appetizers, hot dishes and desserts

The ideal menu should be balanced. Here is a basic structure:

Cold appetizers : canapes, tartlets, rolls, cheeses, assorted vegetables
Salads : 2–3 types to choose from — meat, vegetable, light seafood
Hot dishes : meat and fish, always with a side dish
Vegetarian options - don't forget about guests with special diets
Desserts : pastries, fruits, mini cakes or macaroons

🍷 3. Think about drinks

Don't limit yourself to just alcohol. Offer:

Water (carbonated and still)
Juices or fruit drinks
Lemonades or cocktails without alcohol
Coffee and tea are always appropriate after main courses.

💡 4. Add a “chip” — an unusual dish or serving

Guests love it when there is something unusual:

Mini burgers or shawarma in canape format
Lively areas — grill, pasta station, sushi bar
Author's desserts with original presentation

This will add a wow effect and become a topic of conversation at the table.

🧑🍳 5. Turn to professionals

Don't try to come up with everything yourself. An experienced catering company will tell you:

How to correctly calculate the amount of food
Which dishes are best suited to the season or event?
How to avoid unnecessary expenses

Do you want your banquet to be stress-free, and your guests will remember how delicious it was for a long time? Entrust the turnkey organization of the event to the "Catering Lviv" team - we will plan, prepare and serve everything at the highest level. Just enjoy the holiday, and we will take care of the food 😊