Surely this is one of your favourite snacks, and did you know that croquettes are an excellent choice for an aperitif and for the wedding banquet? A wide variety of flavours and shapes, no one can resist their delicious temptation! Did you know that there are even bars that serve croquettes exclusively?
There’s a reason why they will be a trend at wedding banquets in 2023! That’s not surprising, because it’s a real temptation that’s impossible to resist. So why not include them in your wedding menu?
Well, there are perfect moments during a wedding to enjoy this trendy tapa, so in this article we tell you much more about this trend.
Read on!
What flavours of croquettes can I serve at my wedding reception?
The flavour options for croquettes are almost limitless! In addition to the traditional savoury croquettes, you can also opt for sweet croquettes on your big wedding day.
- Mushroom croquettes: Boletus croquettes, mushroom croquettes, shiitake croquettes…
- Meat croquettes: They can be, among others, stew croquettes, roast chicken croquettes, black pudding croquettes, pork shoulder croquettes, sausage croquettes, ham croquettes…
- Fish croquettes: In addition to the classic cod croquettes, you can also choose from tuna, salmon, squid, cuttlefish, mussels, prawns, squid in its own ink, hake…
- Seafood croquettes: You won’t be short of options either, as you can choose from prawn croquettes, shrimp croquettes, octopus croquettes, garlic prawn croquettes…
- Vegetable croquettes: There are so many as you can imagine… Like spinach croquettes, pumpkin croquettes, broccoli croquettes, aubergine croquettes, courgette croquettes, pepper croquettes, cauliflower croquettes… Without a doubt, fantastic vegetarian and vegan croquettes.
- Cheese croquettes: We love them! Blue cheese croquettes, goat cheese croquettes, Manchego cheese croquettes, Brie cheese croquettes…
- Combined croquettes: If there are many possibilities for croquettes… imagine them in combination! For example: spinach and cheese croquettes, chicken and ham, aubergine and prawns, goat’s cheese and caramelised onion, foie and mushrooms, bacon and sultanas… Delicious!
- Extraordinary croquettes: Did you know that you can also make black rice croquettes, egg croquettes, tripe croquettes, chickpea croquettes or oxtail croquettes? A real explosion of flavour!
- Sweet croquettes: Croquettes are also sweet croquettes, so how about pear croquettes, chocolate croquettes, apple compote croquettes or rice pudding croquettes?
Our mouths are watering!
Croquettes for those who have an intolerance
Croquettes are not a good option for people who has an intolerance such as lactose or gluten intolerance, so if you have guests at your wedding banquet with specific dietary requirements, remember that you can also order vegan croquettes, gluten-free and lactose-free croquettes. They are made, respectively, by substituting the egg with rice milk and using special flours. There is no limit! It is clear that there are many and varied flavours of croquettes.
Contract only professionals
Although you will find croquettes in many flavours depending on the chosen filling and the croquette recipe is very simple, it really makes the difference between one and the other if it is done well. That is why it is very important that for your wedding banquet you choose professionals who prepare them with ingredients of high quality and using traditional methods.
How to serve croquettes at my wedding reception?
There are many different ways to serve croquettes. You can choose to serve them on wooden boards, metal baskets, paper cones, cupcake papers, vegetable fibre baskets, slate trays, porcelain platters, chocolate boxes… And don’t forget the spoons, it would be very useful if you want to present them as a quick and easy to carry snack, it all depends on the result you want to achieve!
In any case, it is important that you separate them by flavours and that you include signs or blackboards that specify the flavour of the croquette.
An open bar at the cocktail party
The aperitif is a fantastic moment to enjoy croquettes. Can you imagine an open bar with different types of croquettes at your wedding reception? Surely there will be a long queue! No one can resist it, if you serve it with a beer or a cocktail.
A food truck at the dinner party
If you prefer a food truck specialising in all kinds of homemade croquettes, you will also be right, because after a few drinks and a lot of dancing all your guests will be hungry, so… Everybody enjoys croquettes!
Interesting facts on your wedding reception
If you want to inform your guests in an original way about croquettes, a good idea might be to place an explanatory sign in the area where these little temptations will be served. Although many people think that croquettes are a Spanish product, the truth is that their origin is French. In fact, its name comes from croquer, which means ‘to crunch’. And although there are different theories on the subject, the most widespread is that they were “invented” by the chef Antoine Cámere in 1817 to make the most of leftovers from stews.
Croquettes in your wedding banquet will be a great success, all your loved ones will love the idea!
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