Hunger games: wedding catering trends for 2025

Want to create an unforgettable moment at your wedding while also being surrounded by foodies? Wedding catering trends for 2025 guarantee an Instagram-worthy experience (that is also delicious!).

Couples are moving beyond traditional plated dinners, and we’re in a time of interactive and crowd-pleasing food moments. It’s not just cutting the cake that people stop to witness; the catering itself is creative and entertaining. These years’ trends range from live mozzarella pulling through to late-night snacks for those who’ve had just a couple of drinks, or, the most dramatic of all, a giant hollowed-out wheel of parmesan (lactose-free, look away!). The focus is on fun, flavour, and personalisation. These bold, flavorful trends reflect a growing desire for weddings to feel less formal and more like a joyful, shared celebration. It’s creating weddings where the food is not just a meal but a highlight of the day.

Wedding catering trends for 2025:

DIY taco stand

Fun, packed full of flavour and interactive. And who doesn’t love tacos? For couples whose vibe is relaxed, a taco station allows guests to customise their plates and choose from a plethora of fresh ingredients, slow-cooked meats and colourful sauces. 

Whether it’s the main meal or a late-night snack, a DIY taco stand is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that adds flavour, personality, and a touch of fiesta to your wedding day.

Pasta bar

From casual to fine dining, pasta is one of the most interpretive foods that suit all vibes. And fresh pasta is always going to be a crowd favourite. The wow-factor comes with the chef tossing pasta in a giant parmesan wheel or a large pot. It’s showstopping for one, but without compromising flavour.

 

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Pizza bar

It’s one of the most universally adored late-night snacks, and we think a wedding feels complete with a slice of pizza. This is ideal for weddings that are a family affair with little mouths to feed. Whether opting to serve it in cocktail hour or as the late night snack, a pizza bar gives guests the chance to mix and match their flavours, add on the hot sauce or extra cheese and enjoy a slice of pizza.

Burgers

It might not sound gourmet, but recently, burgers have been elevated. Inclusions of caramelised onions, truffles and blue cheese have made these once nostalgic diner snacks into elegant and epicurean meals. For wedding catering, burgers are an ideal late-night option. After hours of dancing, celebrating (and some drinking!), a burger bar brings comfort and nostalgia. Whether you choose to go the whole shebang of double patties and lots of cheese or the slightly more refined sliders, it’s a casual and crowd-pleasing treat.

 

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Fries/hot chips

You’d be hard-pressed to find a single wedding guest who doesn’t love hot chips. Even the fussiest of eaters enjoy the starchy snack. For presentation, skip the newspaper wrapping and think paper cones, mini fry baskets, or rustic trays. Paired with an array of dipping sauces like garlic aioli, chipotle mayo, or tangy ketchup blends, fries bring a playful, satisfying touch to the menu that’s both nostalgic and indulgent.

Family style

Coming back in vogue over recent years, family style is one of the standout wedding catering trends for 2025. Warm and communal, it’s about ‘breaking bread’ and transforms the wedding breakfast into a shared experience. Avoid alternate drops of buffet lines; these large platters of food are designed to graze, and guests can build their own plates.

Family-style catering fosters conversation and connection and allows for variety and customisation without the formality of a plated dinner—offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and community.

 

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Burrata bar

Elegant, fun, and entertaining. In 2025, you’ll see an uptick in burrata bars. But what is a burrata bar? An elegant station that elevates any celebration with the inclusion of creamy, decadent burrata. Guests can customise their own burrata with accoutrement, including figs, tomatoes, roasted vegetables, olive oil, fresh herbs, and crusty bread.

 

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Cannoli bar

“Leave the gun, take the cannoli,” utters Clemenza in The Godfather. With a cannoli bar, your guests will help themselves to lots of the sweet and indulgent Italian dessert – and definitely ‘take the cannoli’.

This interactive dessert station allows guests to customise their own cannoli with a variety of fillings and toppings, from traditional ricotta and chocolate chip filling to more modern twists like pistachio, salted caramel, or lemon zest. 

Mozzarella pulling

Mozzarella pulling has become one of the most fun and interactive wedding catering trends of 2025, offering guests a chance to experience one of Italy’s finest cheeses in an exciting and engaging way. This live-action station features a skilled chef pulling fresh mozzarella, often right in front of the guests, creating a captivating spectacle as the cheese stretches and melts. 

It’s an unforgettable highlight that brings flavour and entertainment to your wedding menu, leaving your guests talking about the unique and delightful experience long after the celebration ends.

Raw bar

Simple, sophisticated, elegant. For a refreshing touch if you’re having a warmer wedding, a raw bar is the epitome of luxury. Featuring a selection of fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and other shellfish, the raw bar is a hit for seafood lovers and adds a coastal, upscale vibe to your celebration.

 

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Giant parmesan wheel

Visually striking, a giant parmesan wheel is a show-stopping wedding catering trend for 2025 that will become the focal point of the celebration. It’s flavour, drama and a whole lot of theatrics.

Whether a creamy carbonara or a zesty pesto, the result is a flavorful and indulgent dish that feels like an exclusive experience. The giant parmesan wheel adds a touch of luxury and fun to the menu, inviting guests to gather around and watch as the magic unfolds. This trend not only enhances the dining experience but also serves as a memorable and interactive moment that brings guests closer together while savouring every bite.

Wedding catering trends for 2025 are seeing couples embrace creativity, celebrate food, and have Instagram-worthy moments.

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