ideas for veg self-catering at a wedding?

[plz_thx]

Hey all! My partner and I are getting married in October, but unfortunately she was just laid off and I'm trying to find a way to bring costs down, so I'm tossing around the idea of self-catering the wedding. (Crazy! I know!)

As a former veg with a ton of veg friends and family, it's important that there be a satisfying, tasty veggie option, but I'm

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[squid_ink]

I know this may not be what you're aiming for.. but how about a veggie pot luck? this would take alot of pressure off you and there's so much to plan for in a wedding as it is

this way, you'd just possibly have to whip up some canapes with hummus/veg tapanade/cukes at most.

just a suggestion.

[plz_thx]

Yeah, a potluck is still floating around as an option-- I'll admit that I'm a bit paranoid after reading several accounts in which food poisoning ensued for all of the guests because of lax food-handling. Eek!

I'll probably calm down in a few days and reassess the cost and effort involved in each idea. Thanks for the thoughts!

[my_mundane_life]

Food poisoning is generally less likely with veggie food, but yeah could be an issue if you include meat. Good luck :)

[plz_thx]

True, and if I avoid having cheese/mayo-based stuff sitting out all day I'm sure it'll be fine. Thank you!

[playguitar]

Bruschetta? That wouldn't be too time-consuming and it's always easy to make look lovely!

[plz_thx]

Great idea-- especially as an appetizer if I end up making Italian (pasta or lasagna)! Who doesn't love bruschetta?!

[my_mundane_life]

I'm having my civil partnership next month and we're having people round to our apartment and having a vegetarian pot luck - you could do the same wherever you have booked? It's great fun, cheap and less stressful :)

[plz_thx]

First-- congratulations on the upcoming nuptials!

Second-- please see above response. The potluck idea is still out there as an option. Thanks so much, and good luck!

[raeth]

Some of my college friends got married a few years back and had a super awesome burrito/taco bar at the reception. It was awesomely delicious.

[plz_thx]

I'm eating enchiladas right now, and every taste bud on my tongue was like, "GREAT IDEA. YES. DO IT."

I love Mexican food, as does the ladyfriend and all of our parents, but I might toss the idea around to a few other guests/family members since there are some people who don't like Mexican (which to me suggests a defective gene or something, but hey, it happens).

Great idea--Thanks!

[crystalyne]

My mom had a taco bar at hers, and kept the stuff warm in crock pots. You could also have a falafel bar.

[plz_thx]

Ah yes, crock pots! The poor man's flamey-heaty-warmy catering thing! That would definitely solve the issue of warming the food.

I must admit that I've never been a fan of falafel-- weird, because I'm not a picky eater and enjoy chickpeas... *shrug*

Thanks for the ideas!

[warheart]

If you like chickpeas maybe you would like a mock chicken salad like this http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=12429.0

I can imagine it being served on cute round little water crackers with a sprig of herb on top or a slice of cherry tomato for appetizers.

I've been making it a lot lately but I use plain greek or regular yogurt instead of nayonaise (I hate mayo) and whatever spices I like. Curry sometimes, garlic & italian spices sometimes, and sometimes the regular spices /accouterments used in tuna salad - dill, celery, etc.

[plz_thx]

Oh man, that sounds great. May even make some tonight!