Our Predicted Wedding Catering Trends for 2026
As weddings become more personal and experience-focused, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of relaxed luxury — where the atmosphere feels warm, social and beautifully considered. Lots of couples are swapping traditional three-course meals for something more interactive and intimate, with food that brings people together. Here are the biggest wedding catering trends we’re seeing for 2026.
1. Sharing Platters
The days of formal plated dinners are making way for feasting-style dining. Large sharing platters create a relaxed, communal feel, encouraging conversation and connection. Think rustic boards piled with roasted vegetables, colourful salads, carved meats and fresh bread passed between guests. It’s a visual feast as much as a culinary one — and perfect for couples who want their wedding meal to feel like a joyful, family-style celebration. Take a look at our sharing menu.
2. Evening Street Food
When the lights dim and the dance floor fills, the best weddings bring out the evening food with flair. Street food-inspired options — like paella, pulled pork baps, chilli con carne and more. They’re fun, casual, and bring an energy that perfectly matches the party vibe while keeping guests fuelled for the night ahead. Browse our evening food menu.
3. Premium Tableware
Even with relaxed dining styles, presentation still matters. Couples are elevating their tablescapes with premium tableware — from coloured glassware to gold cutlery and linen napkins. These small upgrades make a big difference to the overall look and feel of the reception. It’s less about formality and more about thoughtful detail — every texture, plate and glass contributing to the mood you want to create.
Antique gold cutlery with bright pink napkin and white pearl plates
4. Sharing Desserts
Dessert stations and sharing-style sweets are replacing the traditional plated pudding. Guests love the freedom to choose and indulge together — from mini pavlovas and brownie stacks to cheesecakes and cheese boards. These shared dessert moments keep the energy high and make for stunning photo opportunities too.
5. Intimate Weddings
Guest lists are getting smaller, but experiences are getting richer. More couples are choosing to invest in quality over quantity — opting for fewer guests but a more elevated food and drink experience. With smaller numbers you can invest in a truly personalised service. It’s all about meaningful connection, beautiful food and a relaxed pace that lets couples and guests savour every moment.
The 2026 wedding season is all about connection and creativity. Whether it’s passing platters around the table, making your dream Pinterest tablescape come to life or sharing dessert with your nearest and dearest. Couples are putting experience first — creating weddings that feel beautifully intimate, deliciously personal, and impossible to forget.