How to Plan Your Gluten-Free Wedding Without Sacrificing Flavour!
Planning a wedding is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to food. If you or your guests require gluten-free options, you might be wondering: “Will the food still be delicious?” Absolutely yes! We’ve helped countless couples create wedding menus that are 100% gluten-free without compromising on flavour.
Gluten-Free Doesn’t Mean Flavour Free
One of the biggest misconceptions about gluten-free food is that it’s bland or boring. That’s far from the truth. From vibrant starters to indulgent desserts, gluten-free cuisine can be just as rich, creative, and mouthwatering as any traditional menu. Over the years, we’ve crafted a variety of gluten-free menus for weddings of all sizes, ensuring every dish is thoughtfully prepared to delight every guest.
Our approach focuses on fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and careful preparation, so your wedding menu feels luxurious and satisfying. Think tender meats, colourful vegetable dishes, perfectly seasoned sides, and desserts that no one would ever guess are gluten-free.
Plan of action
- Get Some Inspiration and Talk About What Matters Most
Start by gathering ideas – look at wedding blogs, Pinterest, or past weddings you’ve loved. Then, as a couple, talk about the food moments you’re most excited for. Is it the canapés at the drinks reception, the main meal with family, or a big fun dessert? Decide what feels like the “must-have” parts of your menu.
- Choose a Style of Menu You Love
Do you want something relaxed and sharing-style, or more formal and plated? Gluten-free food can fit beautifully into any style, it’s about matching the food to the atmosphere you want.
- Think About Your Guests
Make a list of any known dietary requirements – gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, so you know in advance what needs covering. This keeps everyone feeling cared for and included.
- Have an Honest Chat with Your Caterer
This is where we come in. Once we’ve spoken, we’ll send you our questionnaire all about you as a couple – your story, your tastes, and your ideas. Then, we go away and design a completely tailored bespoke menu just for you – totally tweakable until it feels perfect.
- Keep the Experience Fun
Planning food should feel exciting, not stressful. Once you’ve shared your ideas, let us do the creative work. You’ll be presented with a menu that feels like “you” as a couple, full of flavour and free from compromise.
- Relax on the Day
Once the planning is done, trust your caterer to handle the rest. You should be able to enjoy your wedding knowing that your menu is gluten-free, stress-free, and absolutely delicious.
If you’d like to see how other couples have felt working with us, take a look at our testimonials. They’ll give you a taste of how stress-free and delicious your day can be. When you’re ready, we’d love to start crafting a bespoke gluten-free menu that’s all about you.
Check out a fully gluten and dairy free wedding we catered for a lovely couple at The Old Cow Shed recently!