Wedding Menu Samples
Congratulation On Your Wedding Day. Your Wedding is one of the most Momentous Occasions of Your Life. Weddings are the most happiest and memorable days of almost everyone's lives. And what makes this day memorable is the union of the bride and groom celebrated in a certain style of their own choice. We are excited to celebrate The Start of your journey with you. It is the food that will be one of the main details your guests will be ready to enjoy and critique.
if you can dream it, we can do it.
Experience You Can Count On
Wedding planning is a thrilling adventure, full of endless details and important decisions. At Susan’s Kitchen, we make sure your celebration is as charming as it is majestic—delivering exceptional food, presentation, and service so you can focus on what matters most. Now that you’ve said “yes,” you’ll need to choose your venue, floral arrangements, entertainment, and—most importantly—the perfect wedding caterer to create a menu you’ll love.
As a leading wedding caterer in New York City, Susan’s Kitchen helps you design the menu of your dreams. Our expert team will craft signature cocktails, recommend the ideal wines, and tailor every detail to reflect your vision. Whether you’re planning an elegant cocktail reception, a delicious buffet, or an intimate sit-down dinner, our innovative menu packages are designed to fit your style and needs.
We know every wedding is unique, and all decisions should be guided by your dream for the big day. That’s why we offer flexible, full-service catering across all five boroughs—from the Bronx and Brooklyn to Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Explore our New York City wedding catering and New York wedding catering pages to see how we bring your vision to life.
Our dinner menus are crafted with a commitment to sustainability, simplicity, and unforgettable flavor. Our dependable staff works tirelessly to create a seamless, tantalizing experience for you and every guest. Beyond catering, our experienced event team can provide everything you need—personalized coordination, high-quality linens and tableware, stylish floral arrangements, and entertainment—making your wedding day truly unforgettable.
Don’t forget to check out our luxury custom wedding cakes for a sweet finale that matches your unique style.
Your wedding is the most important party you’ll ever throw, and we’re honored to be part of your journey. Thank you for choosing Susan’s Kitchen—we look forward to making your wedding planning process stress-free, fun, and absolutely unforgettable!
Wedding Menu Samples
SEATED STYLE DINNER
TRAY-PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
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- Ricotta-filled Agnolotti: Delicate pasta pouches filled with creamy ricotta, topped with a light Parmigiano Reggiano froth.
- Mango Papaya Spring Roll: Crisp rice paper rolls bursting with mango, papaya, mint, cucumber, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce.
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- Hickory Smoked Salmon: Smoky salmon served on flatbread with Vaudovan curry, red onion, and crisp green apple.
- Mini Taco Yellowtail “Crudo”: Fresh yellowtail nestled in mini tacos, brightened with key lime and micro cilantro.
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- Rosemary Grilled Beef Crostini: Tender grilled beef on crispy crostini, layered with caramelized onions and creamy horseradish.
- Mini Banh Mi Sandwiches: Duck confit paired with pickled vegetables in a mini baguette for a modern twist on a classic.
Tostada Station
- Free-Range Chicken Tostada: Succulent chicken on a crisp tostada with green chile tomatillo crema.
- Mahi-Mahi Tostada: Mahi-mahi topped with lime ceviche, red onion, and chipotle cream.
- Skirt Steak Tostada: Skirt steak with grilled red onions and black bean-ancho chile corn salsa.
- Accompanied by a house-made selection of salsas and fresh tortilla chips.
First Course
- Heirloom Tomato and Basil Caprese Salad: Layers of heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzled with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil, topped with grated smoked mozzarella and micro basil.
- Served with artisanal bread and whipped butter.
Entrée
- Rib-eye Cap Steak: Perfectly cooked steak with roasted rosemary fingerling potatoes, sautéed citrus spinach, grilled porcini mushrooms, and herb jam.
- Vegetarian Option: Heirloom Tomato Risotto with summer squash and sweet basil.
Cocktails
- Garden Paloma: Blanco tequila, lime, grapefruit soda, and fresh basil.
- Kentucky Buck: Bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, strawberry, bitters, and ginger beer.
This menu is designed to delight your guests with a memorable and interactive dining experience, showcasing both classic and creative flavors.
FAMILY STYLE SEATED
TRAY-PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
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- Grilled Corn Shooter: Sweet grilled corn in a shooter glass, topped with Cotija cheese, espelette, aioli, and crunchy pepitas.
- Blooming Artichoke Pizzette: Spelt-flour pie topped with creamy brie, Calabrian oil, and fresh arugula.
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- Spiked Lobster Pico de Gallo: Lobster paired with tomato water, avocado, crispy corn tortilla, and cilantro for a refreshing bite.
- Fresh and Smoked Salmon Straws: Delicate salmon rolls served with a sweet mustard dipping sauce.
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- Mini Tacos Carne Asada: Tender carne asada in mini tacos with tomato and guacamole.
- Melon and La Quercia Prosciutto: Sweet melon wrapped in prosciutto, drizzled with honey, dusted with hazelnut powder, and served with whipped goat cheese and mizuna.
First Course
Served plated individually
Grilled Peaches: Accompanied by figs, burrata, basil, serrano ham, and toasted almonds. Served with warm bread and whipped butter.
Entrées
Served family style
- Lamb Rack and Sirloin: Roasted with artichokes, garlic, and rosemary, finished with natural juices.
- Roasted Seabass: Seasoned with Provencal herbs, brown butter, and a touch of lime.
Sides
Served family style
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes: Tossed with lemon thyme.
- Bloomsdale Spinach: Lightly dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Dessert Bar
- Raspberry Lemon Tart: Graham tart shell filled with raspberry jam and lemon curd, topped with Italian meringue.
- Pineapple Coconut Bavarois: Coconut sable base with pineapple powder and a hint of cilantro.
- Strawberries and Cream: Brown butter cookie, vanilla mousse, and strawberry sauce.
- Coffee & Donuts: Vietnamese coffee ice cream with vanilla bombolinis.
- Brownie Cake Pops: Bite-sized brownie treats.
Cocktails
- Garden Paloma: Blanco tequila, lime, grapefruit soda, and fresh basil.
- Kentucky Buck: Bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, strawberry, bitters, and ginger beer.
This menu combines elegant presentation, interactive service, and a variety of flavors to create a memorable dining experience.
RECEPTION STATIONS
Ceviche Bar: Ocean-Inspired Custom Creations
Let guests become their own chefs at our interactive ceviche bar. Choose from premium tuna, shrimp, or sea bass, then personalize with ruby grapefruit, key lime, or Meyer lemon juice. Add fresh minced red onion, cilantro, cucumber, jicama, jalapeño, and heirloom tomato for a burst of flavor. Or, opt for a pre-crafted ceviche cocktail for a curated experience. Served with crisp corn chips, vibrant salsa Pico de Gallo, and creamy handmade guacamole. Enhance the experience with a “Ceviche of the Day” special and chilled aguas frescas for a refreshing touch.
Mesquite Grill: Smoky & Savory Delights
Savor the bold flavors of our mesquite grill station. Indulge in balsamic-glazed Portobello mushrooms, hand-carved skirt steak with chimichurri, or spicy merguez sausage with harissa. Pair with olive oil grilled crostini, onion marmalade, slow-roasted garlic, and chickpea hummus. Complete your plate with a composed salad of butter lettuce, endive, frisée, Maytag blue cheese, and caramelized pistachios. For extra flair, offer a “Build-Your-Own” slider option with mini buns and a variety of sauces.
California Fresh: Bright & Seasonal Flavors
Celebrate the bounty of the season with our California Fresh station. Enjoy cedar-planked bacon-crusted king salmon, lavender honey risotto with roasted Fitzgerald peaches and toasted pistachios, and grilled summer vegetables tossed in herb citrus vinaigrette. Accompany with a baby Bibb lettuce salad featuring crisp sugar snap peas, haricot vert, fresh peas, shaved artichokes, and a zesty Meyer lemon dressing. Add a “Market Table” with local produce and artisanal breads for a true farm-to-table feel.
Dessert Bar: Sweet Finales
End the evening on a sweet note at our dessert bar. Choose from elegant opera cake (Jaconde sponge, chocolate ganache, coffee buttercream), berry cheesecake on a dark chocolate cookie base, red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, arroz con leche with orange custard and caramel cream, or a warm summer stone fruit tart with vanilla cream. For added indulgence, include a “Create-Your-Own” dessert pairing station with coffee, tea, and house-made flavored syrups.
These stations combine interactive elements, seasonal ingredients, and creative presentation to make your event truly memorable
EXTENDED COCKTAIL PARTY
Tray-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
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Celebrate garden-fresh flavors with vibrant, plant-based bites.
- Cucumber Crudités: Crisp cucumber cups filled with herbed goat cheese, topped with asparagus tips, delicate basil blossoms, crispy fried leeks, and a drizzle of basil oil.
- Pea and Mushroom Ragu: Savory ragu served atop golden zucchini latkes, finished with a swirl of basil crème fraîche.
Sea
Indulge in ocean-inspired delicacies crafted for elegance and freshness.
- Daikon Cannellini Crab Salad: Thinly rolled daikon filled with crab salad, avocado, lemon oil, mint, and wood sorrel for a refreshing bite.
- Chinook Salmon Tartare: Silky salmon tartare served on a sesame seed tuile cracker, accented with crème fraîche, citrus zest, and fresh chive.
Land
Savor hearty, comforting flavors with a gourmet twist.
- Quail Eggs Toad in the Hole: Whole brioche with quail eggs, crispy bacon bits, caramelized onion, and fried marjoram for a playful take on a classic.
- Charred Short Rib: Tender short rib on crisp flatbread, topped with grilled red onion and vibrant salsa verde for a bold finish.
These tray-passed selections offer a memorable culinary journey, perfect for weddings and upscale events.
Top NYC Wedding Catering Menus
Choosing Your
Dinner Style
You are inviting people to the most special dinner party you’ll ever throw. The food at your wedding is undoubtedly one of the most important elements of the whole event. No matter which style you pick, whether it’s a formal plated dinner or a cocktail-style reception, the menu should reflect the two of you as a couple. With stunning menus that feature hyper-local, hyper-seasonal dishes .Wedding experts at Susan's Kitchen are here to assist you!
Wedding Menu Samples
Plated Sit-Down Dinner
A plated meal is the most traditional reception style and remains the top choice for many couples. Guests are seated and served a formal dinner, typically featuring two courses—an appetizer and an entrée—with dessert often served table-side. Everyone receives the same appetizer, while the main course can be handled in several ways:
- Uniform Entrée: All guests are served the same entrée, with a silent vegetarian or vegan alternative available.
- Menu Selection: Guests choose their entrée at the table from a menu that usually includes a meat or fish option and a vegetarian choice.
- Pre-Selected Entrée: Guests indicate their entrée preference when submitting their RSVP.
With a plated meal, our professional service team takes care of everything—taking orders, delivering courses, and clearing tables—so you and your guests can relax. This style sets a formal tone for your gathering and gives you the most control over the look and feel of the meal. You’ll work closely with us to bring your vision to life, ensuring a seamless and efficient dining experience that stays on schedule.
Family-Style Dinner
A family-style meal is just as it sounds—a warm, communal way to enjoy dinner, perfect for weddings, especially those with a more intimate guest list. With this style, everyone is seated as large platters and bowls of food are passed around each table, much like a meal at home with family. It’s an ideal choice if you want guests to remain seated but prefer a relaxed atmosphere over the formality of a plated dinner.
Typically, the first course features one or two options, while the main course can include a single protein with a couple of sides or multiple proteins and sides for greater variety.
- Variety and Flexibility: Guests can choose from a range of dishes, making it easier to accommodate different tastes and dietary needs.
- Casual and Welcoming: The atmosphere is laid-back and inviting, encouraging guests to relax and enjoy themselves.
- Community Building: Passing food around the table naturally sparks conversation and interaction among guests.
- Efficient Service: Unlike buffets or stations, everything arrives at the table at once, so everyone can help themselves without waiting in line.
Family-style dining offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and connection—making your wedding reception feel both special and personal.
Self-Serve Stations
Stations offer your guests a wonderful variety of food options, similar to buffets, but with a more interactive and personalized touch. Each station is dedicated to a specific dish or type of cuisine, often staffed by our team to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
This setup is a fantastic way to showcase your personalities as a couple. Love oysters? Set up an oyster shucking station. Craving pizza? Bring in a pizza oven for made-to-order pies. Cheese lovers can indulge with an impressive cheese bar.
- Visual Impact: Like buffets, stations create beautiful and photogenic displays that add to your event’s ambiance.
- Specialty Dishes: Attended stations are perfect for serving dishes that might be tricky for guests to handle themselves at a standard buffet.
- Guest Interaction: Chef-attended stations encourage guests to mingle, discuss their options, and enjoy a lively, communal dining experience.
Stations are a creative and memorable way to delight your guests and make your celebration truly unique.
Cocktail-Style Weddings Dinner
Break with tradition and consider a cocktail-style wedding reception for a lively and unforgettable experience. Start with a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, then elevate the evening with customizable food stations—transforming your wedding dinner into the ultimate extended cocktail hour.
This approach solves common wedding planning challenges, such as seating arrangements for guests who might not fit at a single table. You and your guests are free to mingle, dance, and enjoy small bites—whether tray-passed or displayed on a stylish grazing table—throughout the night.
To ensure everyone feels included, offer a variety of options, including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free choices.
- Unrestricted Movement: You can easily move around and connect with all your guests, something not always possible with a plated dinner.
- Interactive Atmosphere: A cocktail-style reception encourages guests to engage and interact throughout the event.
- Cost-Effective Solution: If you want to invite more guests but need to manage your budget, this style allows you to accommodate a larger crowd without the expense of a full sit-down meal
Buffet-Style Dinner
A buffet offers a long table filled with a diverse array of dishes you’ve selected for your wedding reception. This style provides guests with the most variety, making it ideal for those who enjoy multiple cuisines or have specific preferences.
- Guest Choice: Guests can choose exactly what—and how much—they want to eat.
- Visual Appeal: Well-designed buffets are vibrant and photogenic, especially when arranged by a skilled team.
- Efficiency: The key is to keep the lines moving smoothly so everyone can enjoy the spread without long waits
Why Susan's Kitchen ?
No matter your wedding size, we can serve all your guest’s superior food with unparalleled service.
Wedding Catering That Fits Your Style and Budget
Customization Without Limits
We enjoy creating exceptional wedding menus and welcome original ideas from our clients. Over the years, we’ve delivered on a wide variety of custom requests. If it’s a dish we haven’t made before, we’re excited to create it—and make sure it’s delicious.
Budget-Friendly Options
We understand the financial planning involved in weddings. That’s why we offer flexible menu options designed to meet a variety of budgets. Great food should be accessible—and with us, it is.
Professional Service
Our team brings experience, reliability, and attention to detail to every event. When you work with Susan’s Kitchen, you’re working with professionals who understand how to make your day run smoothly—from setup to final course.
Experienced. Detailed. Professional.
Proven Wedding Expertise
With over 25 years of experience, Susan’s Kitchen has catered hundreds of weddings across the New York City metropolitan area. From classic formal receptions to vintage-themed celebrations, our team is well-versed in events of all styles and sizes. We know what it takes to deliver a smooth and successful wedding day.
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Precision matters. At Susan’s Kitchen, we pay close attention to every element—menus, timing, presentation, and flow. Our approach ensures a seamless experience for you and a memorable event for your guests. Details aren’t just part of the process—they define it.
Skilled, Courteous Staff
Our team includes seasoned chefs and trained servers who bring professionalism and hospitality to every event. We set high expectations for service and execution, and we deliver on them—so you can focus on enjoying your day while we handle the rest.
How does it work once I contact you?
You will partner closely with our sales and event planning team of experts, who will guide you through the entire process of planning your wedding. Believe it or not, a wedding can be successfully planned with only three months’ notice or as long as 2+ years. Our team makes it easy!
Can you help me plan my menu?
100%! Our sales team and event managers can walk you through every step of planning your menu. From making suggestions to designing every aspect of your menu, our team will be there to offer as much assistance as you need.
Do you offer wedding menu tastings?
Yes, our Executive Chef is happy to invite you to our kitchen for a tasting of options that you may be considering for your wedding menu. The tasting fee will be applied as a credit to your account if you move forward with our planners. . We provide a variety of bite-sized dishes served as smaller, individual courses.
How Is My Wedding Menu Created ?
Our experienced team of event and culinary specialists work with you to build the wedding menu And Turn your vision to realty
What should be included on my menu?
Your menu should have a well-stocked bar (signature cocktail too, if you fancy!), Hors d’Oeuvres (passed and/or stations), a main meal (plated or buffet), plus a wedding cake (or cupcakes!) and dessert. It is important to take the potential dietary restrictions of your guests into account when planning your menu (i.e. vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).
Can I make up my own menu or make changes in your menus?
Absolutely! We love to help you create a special menu just for your party! All of the menus on this website are completely customizable, you are welcome to make any additions or changes you prefer.
What service styles do you offer?
We offer standing receptions, seated dinners, buffet receptions, and custom menus.
Where do you source your meat and fish?
We have worked hard to develop relationships with farmers in and around NYC who offer the best quality in sustainable chicken, beef, lamb, and fish.
Do you have children's prices?
Yes. Children 5 to 10 years old are 50% of the adult price. Children 4 and under are free, but are counted for seating.
Can you provide for vegetarian and special dietary needs
We have wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose intolerance and other special needs menu items. When you come in to plan your event, we will discuss your dietary needs and suggest a menu that will be suitable for you and your guests. Please tell us if we need to consider food allergies.
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Can guests take home leftovers or have them delivered to a local shelter?
Yes, we can provide containers for your guests to take left-overs home or to a shelter.
What Dictates the Price
The typical wedding catering package includes cocktail hour appetizers (six passed hors d’oeuvres and one food station typically does the job), the main meal include two protein options, a vegetarian or vegan entree alternative, and accompanying veggie and starch sides), and passed desserts. beverage costs are separate and a cake can be brought in from another vendor.
How long does a plated dinner take?
A three-course meal usually takes two hours to serve and be consumed. This can fluctuate depending on the amount of time required to serve, which is higher for larger guest lists. Servers will usually wait seven to ten minutes after a course has been finished to bring out the following course.
How many servers do I need for a plated dinner?
For a plated dinner, the general rule of thumb is to have one server for every 10 to 15 guests (or two tables). For buffet or food stations, one server for every 25 guests is recommended.
How do you notify guests of the meal style on wedding invitations?
Traditionally, plated dinners with entree or dessert options are the only ones that need to be highlighted on the wedding invitations. The information (and preference options) would go on the RSVP card. If you’re planning a cocktail-style dinner, we recommend noting this on the invitation with a simple “Cocktail reception to follow” so guests know to grab a bite beforehand.
How do I find out if guests have dietary requirements?
The RSVP card, or RSVP section of the wedding website, should leave a space for guests to note any dietary requirements they have.
Let’s Start Planning Your Event!
Our expert event planners are ready to answer your questions and help turn your vision into reality. Whether you’re planning a corporate event or a wedding, Susan’s Kitchen is your trusted partner for top-tier catering services. From healthy options to special dietary needs, we’ve got you covered.
Contact Susan’s Kitchen today to discuss your next event—we’re here to make it unforgettable.
