DFW Wedding Buffet Dinner: Pros & Cons

Smokehouse & BBQ Wedding Buffet Package

Wondering whether a buffet dinner is the right move for your DFW wedding? There are many factors to consider when making this decision for your special day. The great news is Ferah Catering offers a variety of service styles to impress your guests and we're here to help guide your decision with our expert catering concierge. Let's look at the pros and cons of serving a buffet dinner at your wedding.

Is a Buffet Dinner more affordable?

Considering your budget is an important part of your special day, it's important to have a professional full-service caterer, like Ferah, to walk you through customizing a menu based on your needs. Pricing transparency is a core value of Ferah, which is why we list our wedding package pricing online so you can get a feel for the base cost of our offerings from the start.

Typically, buffet menus are more affordable since they require less staffing than a plated meal. A plated dinner requires chefs, plating assistants, and servers to ensure guests receive each course of their meal in a timely fashion and that tables are bussed efficiently.

We always recommend reaching out for a custom proposal to consider all the services and menu selections you'd like for your wedding.

What are the pros of buffet meals?

One main benefit to buffet meals is that they allow you to serve a variety of food to your guests giving them the option to customize their own plate. The flexibility of a buffet meal is often appreciated by guests.

Buffets also require less staffing and servers to execute, so your staffing costs will typically be lower than a plated meal. All of Ferah's full-service buffet packages include table bussing to ensure a five-star service standard every time. Clients who are concerned about long buffet lines: fear not! Ferah works with your venue to set up double-sided buffets (multiple buffets, if space allows) so your buffet line can move efficiently.

Take a look at this fusion buffet menu Ferah recently served at a multi-cultural wedding in McKinney:

• Mini Halal Chicken Skewers

• Mini Halal Beef Skewers

• Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Canapés

• Halal Brisket Carving Station

• Mediterranean Halal Smothered Chicken

• Strawberry Fields Salad

• Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

• Halal Chicken Biryani

• Roasted Vegetables

Their buffet had a unique variety of cuisines that complemented their crowd, price point and love story.

Explore our full menu here.

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Canapés

What are the cons of buffet service?

When selecting proteins that require a specific cooking temperate (for example: steak cooked medium well), a buffet-style meal may not be the most ideal option. If your wedding reception is tight on time, consider the space in your reception room as well as the ability to set up multiple buffet lines. Waiting at the buffet line can be a negative to your timeline but a positive is that your guests get to mingle and move around while grabbing their plate.

Ferah Catering & Events: Top Caterer in DFW

Regardless of your decision, Ferah Catering offers a variety of service styles to impress your guests and we're here to help guide your decision.

Looking to plan an event as unique as your love story? Contact Ferah Catering & Events to speak with our catering concierge today. Experience the Ferah difference!