Picky Eaters At Your Wedding?

Question

As a bride would you cater to let's say a family of 5 that are Vegans, and some who eat low carbs or low fat meals only or are on a strict diet?

Would you go out of your way to make them happy, and if so would this be more costly if done?

Answer 1

the wedding is about who you want to spend the rest of your life with.not about everyones diet

Answer 2

Every party I give has a buffet with at least one vegetarian meal since they're very easy to do - pasta with marinara, cheese on the side. That's as vegan as it gets. I like to serve 2 or 3 meats, so the low carb people can eat roast beef or ham or chicken. The low fat people can eat the pasta with marinara or chicken. Round out the buffet with parsley potatoes or rice, a tossed salad, green beans or broccoli, and rolls. If the strict diet people can't find something to eat on this buffet, they're just being difficult. Good luck.

PS - The fruit and veggie trays are an excellent idea. I don't think it should cost you more to have a nice meal that accomodate everyone. Most caterers are used to dealing with this stuff and their packages include lots of options.

Answer 3

Some caterers would be more than happy to consider a request for special meals, such as vegetarian. Let's say you have 100 guests and 5 are on a special diet, and if you really like, you could set up a special meal for them. I think the per head cost would be the same as the others.

Remember, people who are on a strict diet will surely watch what they eat. They might just go for a salad and chicken (always safe).

With your wedding invitation, you could add on the RSVP card the following options:

_____________ beef
_____________ chicken
_____________ vegetarian

Low carbs or low fat meals fall into the vegetarian category.

It may sound too much to other people, but for me, I would like to invite all of the people who are very close to me. I would like everyone to be happy. In fact, they are there to share your happiness and celebration. You're kind enough to consider other people's needs on your special day.

Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 4

On one hand this is your wedding, and you should have what you want. On the other, it is very considerate of you to take into account various dietary needs of family members. The strict dieters I wouldn't worry about, honestly. However, there's probably a way to accommodate everyone else. I don't know what type of meal you're planning on having, but maybe think about having it buffet style. It solves alot of the problems with your family. You can have say a salad and dessert served by waiters, but have the rest be served at a buffet. That way the vegans, low carb and low fat eaters can have what they would like. You might be able to save enough money having the meal served buffet style to accommodate the various dishes. Your family members will thank you for being so considerate of their wishes. Best of luck to you!

Answer 5

You could include a couple of items on the menu that you know everyone would like and some that are specific to low carbs and vegans - "normal" people eat vegies too you know. This way you can cater for everyone. Alternatively, you could contact these people and ask them for some help to ensure they have something they can eat. As far as I know most people can eat salad by itself or with meat or cheese - so perhaps you can put salad on the menu.

How would you feel if you were invited to a party and couldn't eat anything? I know I wouldn't be too happy - perhaps feeling pretty high on the booze without eating anything!!!!!

Answer 6

It's not your job to offer everything to everybody. You're hosting a Private Event, not opening a restaurant with full menu.

Offer one vegetarian/vegan option. If people get any pickier than that, then the polite thing for THEM to do is eat in advance of your celebration, not give you a hard time for not serving their specific item.

If you were throwing a dinner party for 12, would you cook 12 different and separate individual meals, to each person's likes? No, you would not. You would offer 1-3 considerate options, and leave it at that, letting them choose from what you prepared.

People who have serious dietary needs already know that not everyone can tailor to what they need, and will be used to doing what they have to do. If you ask everyone at your reception their preferences, they will come up with 100s of specifications and allergies and dislikes, and like I said before, it's NOT YOUR JOB as hostess to deal with all that.

Answer 7

No. Chances are if you're having dinner, there would be vegetables and fruit, etc......as far as dieters, a lot of people that are dieting 'give in' for the day for special occasions. It's expensive enough to have a wedding catered without having to worry about all that. Plus, if the people know you aren't a vegan, they have the option of not coming to the reception.

Answer 8

I am having two different meats and a vegetarian meal for my wedding. There will also be a fruit tray and a vegetable tray for those who are not interested in what i s on the menu. I think it is always wise to include that type of meal because not everyone can or does eat meat nowadays.

Offering a different alternative to the meat selections not only is correct, but shows you are considerate of your guests dietary needs.

I have 2 that are coming to my wedding who are strict vegans, they are the ones who suggested the fruit and veggie trays.

Answer 9

It would definitely be more costly to attempt to accommadate everyone with a large menu, but you might think of including individual items to include everyone's tastes. Such as, a low carb appetizer, one vegan dish (whether appetizer or side dish), and perhaps a chicken dish for the low fat eaters. Don't forget, however, that your wedding is your day, and you should consider your own tastes as well.

Answer 10

For the vegans I would cater for them, for the people who eat low carbs/strict diet then no, they can leave what they don't want to eat. Not being horrible, but you could end up having about 6o different meals if you did that!

Answer 11

If you're not willing to cater to their dietary needs, why are you inviting them in the first place? It reflects badly on you as a hostess if you ignore their diets because you aren't willing to accomodate them. Would you want to responsible if someone accidentally ate something they were deathly allergic to (just using that as an example) and became very ill or died from it just because you are only thinking of yourself? Dietary restrictions, whether you are a diabetic, you have food allergies or are simply trying to eat healthy (how do you know that the low carb or low fat people haven't been put on those by their doctor before you judge them?) has absolutely nothing to do with being a picky eater.

Talk to your caterer since they do this type of thing all the time with no problems at all. It should not be any extra charge.