Providing wedding guests with a mouthwatering meal is the perfect way to show your appreciation for their participation in your big day. If you’re planning summer nuptials, this meal should include lighter fare made of fresh ingredients from local farms and fish markets. Here are some of the biggest catering hits to serve at your summer reception.

4 Summer Wedding Catering Ideas

1. Fresh Seafood 

Sushi and sashimi can make for a filling meal, but they won’t leave guests feeling sluggish or bloated, so they’re an ideal dinner for a warm summer evening. Carpaccio is another seafood dish that will wow your guests, and if you want to keep with the theme at the bar, you can serve oyster shooters too. 

2. Crisp Appetizers 

Crisp appetizers packed with fresh ingredients will keep your guests satiated during cocktail hour without ruining their appetite for the amazing dinner you chose. Include an array of shrimp and vegetable tempura, karaage chicken, and agedashi tofu. 

3. Indulgent Salads

If you can’t indulge at a wedding, where can you? While guests will undoubtedly expect to be served fresh salad at your summer wedding, you’re not limited to an iceberg wedge or the classic Caesar. Instead, dress up the salad so it’s as refined as the rest of the menu with salmon tofu, baked lobster, or sashimi tataki.

4. Bite-Sized Treats

Cake is a must on your big day, but it doesn’t have to be the only dessert. Supply some small, colorful finger foods as well, like mochi. With different fillings like peanut butter, haupia, and whole strawberries, your guests will likely want to have more than one. Plus, you can pack some up in bento boxes for guests to take home as favors.

If you want to plan an unforgettable summer wedding, turn to Natsunoya Tea House in Honolulu, HI. For nearly a century, this full-service catering company has provided authentic Japanese foods as well as helped locals and destination couples host beautiful nuptials at their venue. To explore their banquet menus, visit their website. Call (808) 595-4488 to discuss your catering vision for the big day.