Let Them Eat Cake!
Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher, Organic. These are words that are now becoming part of the wedding norms. As most of America is coming along with the need to accommodate those people with special dietary needs the wedding industry is following suit
It used to be that you had 1 or maybe 2 food options at a reception and only one cake. Not the case anymore. Most Caterers and Catering Mangers are more then happy to work with Brides to meet theirs and their guests dietary needs.
It is very important if you have a specific menu you will be needing to schedule a meeting first with your caterer or catering manger at your venue to discuss what you need and want for your tasting. Be specific! This way they have time to talk with the chef and the chef will be able to provide several options for your tasting. Remember to have options for everyone but it's not necessary to go overboard. If you know ahead of time you are needing kosher or vegan only have the chef make one of those options plus a traditional option. If you are having appetizers you can do half and half.
As far as the response card on your invitations go, if you are having a sit down dinner have the option to choose the traditional plate or the special request ( vegan, kosher, gluten free) This will let your guests know you are being respectful of their needs and they will thank you for it in the end. If it is a buffet, have a space on the response for them to fill out a special dietary needs option.
For the Cake, that is also an easy fix. Many bakeries today are specifically geared to making only gluten free, kosher, vegan or organic. What fun will it be to do cake tastings at all of them!!! If you are wanting a traditional cake and don't want the extra expense of another full cake that is gluten free, kosher, etc.. you can always have cupcakes, cookies or even a smaller kitchen cake.
Get online in your area to find the nearest bakery that specializes in these confections! You will find they are some of the best tasting treats you've had in a while.
Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher, Organic. These are words that are now becoming part of the wedding norms. As most of America is coming along with the need to accommodate those people with special dietary needs the wedding industry is following suit
It used to be that you had 1 or maybe 2 food options at a reception and only one cake. Not the case anymore. Most Caterers and Catering Mangers are more then happy to work with Brides to meet theirs and their guests dietary needs.
It is very important if you have a specific menu you will be needing to schedule a meeting first with your caterer or catering manger at your venue to discuss what you need and want for your tasting. Be specific! This way they have time to talk with the chef and the chef will be able to provide several options for your tasting. Remember to have options for everyone but it's not necessary to go overboard. If you know ahead of time you are needing kosher or vegan only have the chef make one of those options plus a traditional option. If you are having appetizers you can do half and half.
As far as the response card on your invitations go, if you are having a sit down dinner have the option to choose the traditional plate or the special request ( vegan, kosher, gluten free) This will let your guests know you are being respectful of their needs and they will thank you for it in the end. If it is a buffet, have a space on the response for them to fill out a special dietary needs option.
For the Cake, that is also an easy fix. Many bakeries today are specifically geared to making only gluten free, kosher, vegan or organic. What fun will it be to do cake tastings at all of them!!! If you are wanting a traditional cake and don't want the extra expense of another full cake that is gluten free, kosher, etc.. you can always have cupcakes, cookies or even a smaller kitchen cake.
Get online in your area to find the nearest bakery that specializes in these confections! You will find they are some of the best tasting treats you've had in a while.
Some wonderful Bakeries in the St. Louis area:
Gluten free: Andreas Gluten Free
Free Range Cookies
Vegan/Organic: Sweet Art
Kosher: Pratzels
Gluten free: Andreas Gluten Free
Free Range Cookies
Vegan/Organic: Sweet Art
Kosher: Pratzels
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