Among many young couples there are dilemmas, is the buffet at the wedding a good choice? It turns out that a properly thought-out form and its location help to integrate guests and ensure their comfort. The following entry contains answers to the most common questions about the organization of a wedding, asked by young couples and parents.

Is the smorgasbord at a wedding a popular solution? Yes, it has been the standard for at least 10 years. The fears of some young couples usually stem from stereotypes. Many people last saw him several years ago, when he looked a bit different than today. Meanwhile, now it can look elegant, and the dishes will stay fresh until the end of the party.

Buffet at a wedding, and dishes served to the tables - advantages and disadvantages

A larger range of dishes meets the needs of all guests. And yet one of the most important aspects that we should take into account when choosing how to serve dishes at a wedding is our needs and those of all guests. Today, there are many different types of diets, including: vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free. Taking into account such a variety of needs, it is almost impossible to serve each guest a succession of dishes that will suit their tastes. In this situation, the smorgasbord at the wedding satisfies the expectations of those guests who are on diets, allergy sufferers, as well as those more conservative in terms of cuisine.  Wedding hall should be a place where every guest will find something delicious for themselves. 

A definite advantage of the Swedish table can also be considered its aesthetics and the availability of dishes for our guests. The dishes served are always fresh - even at 4 in the morning, because they are replenished on a regular basis, during the wedding. Meanwhile, dishes put on the tables, even those in small dishes, usually remain there until the end of the wedding or until the guests eat a snack, which is often even a few hours. Taking the platters "from under the nose" of guests, if there is still a dish on them, may be perceived as tactless. By betting on the Swedish table at the wedding, we give guests a full range of snacks to choose from, not just two or three that they have at their fingertips from where they sit. If the dishes he wants are beyond his free access, he may feel so self-conscious that he will give up trying them.

The advantage of the Swedish table is also the speed of serving dishes and the ease of organizing their serving. This can be especially important when the wedding schedule is quite extensive and the serving of dishes will interfere with the next points of the program. In a situation where we decide on such a solution, guests can reach for something to drink or eat at any time.

“In the past, food was served differently. I won't have anything to eat, because the table will be empty!” - these are other arguments that many young couples will hear from older relatives who often come into contact with the buffet for the first time. This problem can be solved by delegating one waiter to ask grandmas or uncles from time to time if they want to serve them something, and even serve them their favorite dishes at the table. People with mobility problems will not have to come to the table for a bite of herring or salad - it is worth making their feast more pleasant.

What should be kept in mind when deciding on a Swedish table at a wedding?

A buffet at a wedding as the only option may not be to everyone's taste. Sometimes it is difficult to break the habits of guests, but you can certainly find a compromise that will satisfy everyone. Therefore, it is worth focusing on a solution based on the golden mean - dinner, small snacks for alcohol and one or two hot dishes, to be served to guests at the table. A simple way to make a buffet at a wedding popular is to put a sign on it with a witty slogan. Information about the buffet can also be printed on the schedule of the evening or menu available on the tables. 

We can reassure those who are afraid of whether guests will use the form of a smorgasbord - the most important thing is communication and the implementation of several additional solutions. It is enough to tell guests at the beginning of the wedding where the Swedish buffet is located and encourage them to use the prepared delicacies - this can be done by the chef, head of the hall or compere.

Buffet at a wedding - original solutions

There are as many ideas for a buffet at a wedding as there are weddings. We have collected some more original:
– several tables, each of which is inspired by the cuisine of one of the countries, e.g. an American-style buffet, where we can find e.g. mini-burgers, popcorn, donuts, hot dogs or Spanish with tapas, tortillas and seafood,
– a buffet of “homely” products or local products, e.g. meats, cold cuts, cheeses or fruits,
– candy bars with “thematic” sweets for children and adults, e.g. cupcakes, mini desserts, craft ice cream, chocolate fountain or donuts,
– a buffet that harmonizes with the musical setting and the general convention of the wedding, e.g. dishes in the style of the People's Republic of Poland - herring, jelly of trotters, or tartare.
Of course, ideas can be multiplied. Please contact us to discuss the variant that suits your needs.

The experience of Dwór Korona Karkonosze

At Dwór Korona Karkonoszy, we offer a selection of about 300 hot and cold dishes and we help in choosing dishes, taking into account the taste and nutritional needs of the bride and groom and their guests. For many years, we have been operating in accordance with the idea of Slow Life and Slow Food. We want them to be visible also in the menu - agreed with the young couples - and in the concept of the wedding. It is worth paying attention to the need to maintain the consistency of various elements of the wedding:
-menu,
- music,
- dress code,
- decoration,
- announcers.
The effect may exceed your expectations :)

It is also important that after each wedding we ask the guests if there was anything that could be changed. Not once did we hear a negative opinion about the smorgasbord at a wedding. We constantly care about the highest quality of all elements that determine a successful wedding reception and guest satisfaction. The form of serving dishes is one of its key elements.