Family Style wedding
Family-style catering brings people together by serving generous platters and bowls of food directly to each table for guests to share. It combines the warmth and interaction of a family meal with the quality and presentation of a professionally catered wedding.
After the ceremony canapes are circulated around your guest during cocktail hour.
Once guests are seated, a selection of dishes is placed in the center of each table. Guests help themselves and pass the platters around, creating a relaxed and sociable dining experience while still enjoying the comfort of being seated.
Family-style dining offers the perfect balance between the formality of a plated meal and the flexibility of a buffet, creating a memorable dining experience centered around sharing, connection, and great food.
Why couples love family-style catering
Encourages conversation and connection as guests share and pass dishes around the table.
A relaxed alternative to plated service while maintaining an elegant dining experience.
Generous variety with multiple dishes available for everyone to enjoy.
No waiting in buffet lines, allowing guests to remain seated and engaged.
Creates a warm, communal atmosphere that suits both intimate and larger celebrations.
How it works
Service typically begins with shared breads, grazing items, or starters, followed by a selection of mains and sides served on large platters. Guests can choose what they would like and how much they would like to enjoy. Desserts can be served family-style as shared platters or individually.
FAMILY STYLE MENU SAMPLE
CANAPES - circulated by staff around guests
- Teriyaki meatballs with plum dipping sauce
- Pork belly bite drizzled with BBQ sauce and toasted sesame
- King prawn and chorizo skewer
- Brie, thyme and onion marmalade tartlets
- Hot smoked salmon, horseradish cream on crostini
FOR THE TABLE
- Freshly baked bread, roll and whipped herb butter or add in antipasti grazing platter per table
FAMILY STYLE PLATTERS AND BOWLS
- Roasted sirloin beef, pesto drizzle, basil leaves and pinouts
- Marinated chicken thighs with lemon and pea couscous, rose harissa yoghurt dressing drizzle
- Roasted gourmet potatoes with parmesan & herb, garlic butter
- Baby cos lettuce with roasted beetroot, pistachios, apricots with yoghurt, honey, lemon dressing
- Greek orzo pasta salad with red wine vinaigrette
DESSERT
- Bite size lemon mascarpone tartlets
- Our signature triple chocolate & walnut brownies
FAQ's
After the bride, the food is often the most talked-about part of a wedding day. Your guests will remember two things: how stunning the bride looked and how much they enjoyed the meal.
When we design your perfect menu, we take the time to understand your timeline, the key people involved, and your vision for the day. We know it’s not always easy to hand over control, but with Lemongrass Catering, you can relax knowing you’re in experienced hands.
With our wedding expertise and attentive team onsite, we’ll ensure everything runs seamlessly - so you can focus on celebrating and making memories.
How do I contact you?
Send us a email from our contact form.
Call us directly.
Enquire about making a time to talk to us at the kitchen.
How do I find out more about you?
We have been in business in Tauranga with one very careful lady owner chef for 18 years!
This business however only works as well as it does with our great team. From your first point of call to our front line person -Tammie, through to the team of people that work within their stations and expertise, down to our delivery people whom who you will remember for their timely and efficient manner.
Failing that............there is reems of threads and comments on Google about Lemongrass Catering :)
Where are you located?
We are located in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Tauriko.
Unit 2 / 135 Matakokiri Drive, Tauriko, 3112
What services do you offer?
We offer an extensive range of catering services, designed to suit every occasion with elegance and precision.
Our menus are available online, providing you with the flexibility to curate a dining experience that aligns with your vision and budget.
Weddings – Enquire about our latest seasonal wedding menus, thoughtfully created to complement your most memorable day.
Corporate – From executive breakfasts to evening receptions, our corporate catering is tailored to your schedule, guest numbers, and venue, ensuring a professional experience.
Events – Whether celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a 21st, commemorating a loved one, or unveiling a new brand business, our dedicated team brings years of expertise to deliver a seamless and stress-free event.
Do you cater for Dietary?
Yes, can cater for most diets. Click on the dietary requirement page when ordering to see who we cater for.
Please note that while we do cater for most diets we are in a kitchen with all allergens and nuts.