BBQ

Having a BBQ menu for your wedding is great idea as everybody loves a good BBQ plus it’s pretty cheap. Of course you might argue that you don’t want your wedding to look like a picnic but that’s where you should make sure your decoration and presentation have a wedding feel.

SERVICE

You obviously don’t need servers for a BBQ and can just have a buffet, which is another way to save some big bucks; also it will make for a more convivial ambiance.

MENU IDEAS

For starters, chicken wings, stuffed mushrooms, potato wedge, fried green beans, spinach dip and fries are your best bet.
For entrees, your cheaper option is definitely burgers and sausages but, to be frank, it might be a bit too casual for a wedding. I would recommend at least ribs, grilled chicken and pulled pork (full plates, not sandwiches), which are favorites. On the higher end, you can serve nice pieces of steak (filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, sirloin) or seafood (grilled shrimps, scallops skewers). When it comes to sides, you can have French fries, mash potatoes, mac can cheese, veggies or salads.
If you want to offer desserts, besides the traditional wedding cake, peach cobblers, cheesecakes, chocolate lava cakes and ice creams are typical choices.
For drinks, you can have lemonade, ice tea but also margaritas and beers. If you want to go the extra mile go for red wines from France or from the Napa valley.

PRICES

This is the best part for you as the cost should be pretty low, making it one of your cheapest catering options. While we recommend selecting a good BBQ place to cater your wedding, keep in mind you could also save some money by buying the meat yourself and just found a few people to handle BBQ duties – you can hire some cooks but you might even be able to put some relatives or friends to the task for free. Whatever option you might choose, starting prices should be around $15 per person and it could go up to $50 (not including wedding cakes and alcohol).