Winter weddings are an excellent choice, and planning a magical winterscape for your big day gives you a fun opportunity to choose a wintry menu of your favorite cozy meals, wintry cocktails, and seasonal treats. At Green Mill Catering, our team of culinary and planning experts can bring your ideal wedding menu to life and deliver it to your winter wedding venue in MN. The combination of beautiful wedding venues and delicious food will make all the other details of your wedding come together. Consider these trending options for 2025 winter wedding menus.
Seasonal Ingredients and Local Sourcing
Make your winter wedding menu fresh and flavorful by incorporating seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Elevate the salad with dark leafy greens, enjoy honey-roasted carrots, and add bright green vegetables to liven up the dishes. These will contrast nicely with robust herbs, roasted dishes, and rich meals for a filling but elegant selection of entrees and side dishes.
Cozy and Comforting Cuisine
A cozy theme deserves a cozy menu. On busy winter days, some of the best comfort foods are soups, stews, slow-roasted, and hearty breads. Consider adding these delicious options to your wedding reception and rehearsal dinner menus:
Warming Soups
- Creamy soups with gnocchi and carrots
- A rich baked potato soup with hearty chunks of bacon and broccoli
- Chili with slow-roasted tomatoes
- French onion soup topped with a crusty, cheesy layer of bread
Hearty Entrees
- Carved pot roast with carrots and potatoes
- A cheesy portobello risotto
- Gourmet lasagna with bright flavors and beef
- Beef wellington
Gourmet Winter Desserts
- Apple Tarts
- Decadently spiced cake
- Chocolate cake with hot fudge sauce
Elevated Comfort Food
Consider upscale versions of all your favorite winter meals, such as a delicious shepherd’s pie with fresh peas and lamb with sweet mulled wine, elevated scalloped potatoes, bread pudding with fresh herbs and dried fruit, and a chef-made pot roast. A rich and cozy menu will stave off the chill and make your special day evermore memorable.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
A well-designed winter wedding menu will accommodate all dietary needs, including those of vegetarian and vegan attendees. There are so many stews, pasta options, winter salads, and rice dishes to choose from that no one will feel like they’re missing out. There is a wide variety of options, so everyone has plenty of tasty options, from light finger foods to hearty meals to dairy-free and egg-free desserts. Consider these strategic tips:
- Rich mushroom dishes: Mushroom risottos, big portobello mushrooms, and mushroom soups are excellent warming dishes for any special occasion.
- Winter vegetables: Highlight squashes, peas, carrots, and other flavorful fresh produce through salads, stews, and meatless open-faced sandwiches
- Chocolate desserts, berries, and desserts like warm rice pudding or bread pudding do well without dairy and eggs. Ask your attendees about their dietary preferences ahead of time, and clearly label different options with elegantly designed cards so everyone can indulge.
Interactive Food Stations
Interactive Food StationsInteractive food stations are a popular trend for special events, and they provide a lot of benefits. Not only do they let everyone choose their own foodie adventure, but they make for excellent passive entertainment if there are delays or younger attendees start to get a bit antsy. Consider interactive food stations like:
- Hot cocoa bars: People can enjoy thick, warming chocolate topped with their favorite candy bits, marshmallows, spices, and other fixings.
- Charcuterie bar: Let your attendees graze between the ceremony and reception with finger-friendly meats, cheese, pickles, and nuts.
There are plenty of options for designing the perfect winter wedding menu. Reach out to Green Mill Catering to start exploring different ideas, and receive expert assistance creating, finalizing, and serving your wedding day menu.