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 😊