Have you ever heard of showcooking or live cooking? This innovative culinary proposal will not only delight the guests at your wedding reception, but it will also be the perfect option as entertainment. It’s trendy and has so many advantages!
For sure, your guests will love to see a chef preparing his best dishes. Because these culinary professionals will show your loved ones the process of preparing the food they are about to taste.
So, if you want to make your wedding as original as possible, opt for a showcooking. Read on to know more about it!
First… What is showcooking and in what does it consist?
A showcooking is a fun show during which the chef cooks his best recipes in front of the guests. Everyone will be able to see how the dishes of the banquet are cooked.
We love cooking shows and the opportunity to see great chefs “with their hands in the kitchen”, waiting impatiently for the result of the recipe and its presentation. Especially at your wedding reception!
Your guests will feel their appetites whetted just by smelling and seeing the mix of ingredients and they will be looking forward to taking a bite of those delicious dishes.
Another advantage is that you can constantly be aware of product quality, hygiene, proper food storage and the cleanliness of the kitchen.
When does it start?
This great show will start during the cocktail reception or at the moment of serving appetizers. The chef will prepare dishes for the guests on stage.
Different catering companies that offer this show propose different dishes for your wedding banquet and if you prefer the chef to cook in front of all the desserts, it is also possible. You can choose between gourmet appetizers, main courses and desserts.
Which dishes are recommended to be prepared during the show?
It will depend on your choice and the moment you want the show to start: during the appetizers, or if you prefer the chef to cook main courses or finish the banquet with dessert prepared in front of you.
There’s a great choice, from succulent appetizers to sushi, paella, grilled meats, canapés, wok, octopus, pasta, crepes and a wide variety of other dishes. We’re sure everyone will want to help the chef out and write down the recipe!
What is important to keep in mind is that the dishes have to be prepared in a short time, otherwise your wedding banquet will take too long and the guests can get bored.
Do they only offer live cooking?
No, these catering companies also take care of the decoration, because in this show the staging is very important. Flowers, banners, original tableware and everything you need to attract the attention of your guests because…
… decoration is important
Beyond the culinary show, you also have to think about the staging, it is important to make it attractive in all senses of the word. Some of the wedding decorating ideas you might enjoy doing most are to draw attention to the provenance of the product.
For example, if it is fish or seafood, use nets and marine elements, such as shells and starfish. Let your imagination run wild and, above all, let your suppliers advise you. They will surely be able to help you achieve the desired result.
Tips for showcooking at your wedding reception:
- Hire professionals to show off their culinary skills. Showcooking is also an element of entertainment for the guests. Therefore, it is important that they perceive an attractive image to catch their attention.
- Choose the right space, and of course should be clean. The chefs must have enough space to set up everything they need for the show.
- Offer your guests fresh, high quality ingredients. Thanks to showcooking they will be able to savour fresh and seasonal products. We recommend that you include a variety of dishes to suit the different tastes of your guests.
- Make sure that the caterer has everything that they need. In other words, there should be all ingredients and utensils needed for cooking. It is advisable that the cooks have the products cut in advance to offer a fast and efficient service.
If this idea attracts you, don’t hesitate: opt for a showcooking for weddings and customise it completely to your taste: the dishes that will be prepared and the decoration of each place. Showcooking will bring an extra touch to your wedding!
Tell us if you want to have a showcooking at your wedding, we at Perfect Venue will help you with your wedding banquet, and with everything you need.
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