Planning a wedding is not a simple matter of checking off items on a list. When handled with the proper care, this can– and should– be one of the most personal, intimate days of a person’s life! Just as the ceremony itself should reflect the culture, values, and history of the couple, so should the reception menu (starting with the appetizers).
While professional guidance can be priceless, a few well-chosen, homemade menu items can go a long way in adding a special, personalized touch to your wedding appetizer table. Fill your table with a unique combination of family treats and main dishes with vegan catering that cares!
City Roots prides itself on helping couples all across this great city celebrate their union in the healthiest, most delicious way possible. Read on to learn some amazing ways you can customize your wedding appetizer table, and reach out to plan the rest of your spectacular vegan menu. To learn more, check out our article on Vegan Wedding Catering.
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Spectacular Starters
The key to a smooth transition between the ceremony and reception is an appropriately organized wedding appetizer table. As guests file in, encourage them to immediately take part in the festivities as they sample savory, bite-sized snacks and catch up with loved ones.
As the introduction to your reception, your appetizers play a vital role in setting the tone for your event. By mixing your favorite recipes with a full spread, you provide more than a conversation starter; you add a personal element, showing the crowd the depth of your appreciation for their participation in your day.
Regardless of whether you’re hoping for a low-key, relaxed get-together or the most sophisticated party of the year, find inspiration for your wedding appetizer table with help from City Roots!
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
As easy to make as they are to eat, these mushroom caps are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! The compact, savory caps make it easy for your guests to mingle as they snack, enjoying the burst of flavor in this tiny package. With flavors like this, even your carnivore guests won’t miss out on the meat.
Quiche
If you thought quiche required an egg, think again. With their light, flakey crusts, and hearty fillings, these vegan quiches are a perfect addition to any elegant gathering.
Cheeseboards and Charcuterie
In place of meat and traditional dairy cheeses, allow your guests to try this wedding classic in ways they’ve never seen: with a variety of fruits, jams, flavorful nuts, and delicious vegan cheeses!
Salad
Impress your guests with a basic appetizer prepared in new, creative ways. Though it may seem simple, a creative, personalized salad is the ideal way to capture your guests’ attention and excite them for the meal ahead. City Roots finds ways to add interesting ingredients such as vegan chick’n, ube, yuzu, vegan feta, and more.
Help from the Professionals
A personal touch can bring your wedding appetizer table to the next level, but don’t take on all the pressure of this task yourself. Call for help from the experts!
At City Roots, our chefs care: about your event, your menu, and your community at large. By combining worldwide experience with the freshest possible ingredients, our chefs create big flavors designed to make your celebration as memorable as possible.
Whether you take advantage of our elegant, full-service catering or the ease and affordability of our drop-off service, enjoy appetizers like:
Sliders
Did you know that sliders don’t necessarily have to be casual? It’s true!
Our chefs elevate this fun classic to a modern, exciting level with unique ingredients and creative flavor combinations. Enjoy choosing from among:
- Our Impossible sliders, flavored with chipotle aioli, sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced American “cheese” and crisp romaine lettuce for a spicy new take on this old favorite.
- Stunning Beet sliders made with harissa, preserved lemon, almond “feta,” black Moroccan olives, and cumin seeds for a combination your guests won’t soon forget!
- Our seafood-inspired Jackfruit “crab” sliders, prepared with a seared jackfruit patty, horseradish mayo, pickled red cabbage, and fresh, creamy avocado.
No matter your mood– laid back and casual or elevated and classy– City Roots is here to serve you!
Easy-to-Eat Skewers
Get your party started right with selections like:
- Smoked seitan skewers topped with chipotle sauce and chervil
- Caprese skewers with grape tomatoes, “mozzarella,” basil, balsamic reduction, cracked pepper, evoo
- Roasted spring vegetable kebabs made with the freshest green and yellow squash, carrots, red peppers, and red onion with chimichurri and ranch dipping sauces
- Pastrami and seitan skewers: a unique combination of cherrywood smoked seitan, cracked pepper, coriander, and maple and grain mustard dipping sauce
Guests who love to socialize and snack on the go will adore the chance to dine on these gorgeous skewers.
Keep the Fun Going
No matter your crowd, the experts at City Roots are ready with the help you need to make your reception easy to enjoy! From finger sandwiches to soup shooters, fried buffalo cauliflower pops to chilled cucumber roll-ups, our seemingly endless menu options offer something for everyone.
Reach out today to learn more about what City Roots can do for you!
