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Weddings12 May 2026· 6 min read

How to Plan the Perfect Wedding Menu

Beautifully styled wedding reception table by Green Leaf Foods

Your wedding menu is more than food — it is a memory your guests will carry for years. After catering over 5,000 events across Mumbai, we have distilled the art of wedding menu planning into a simple, joyful process.

Start With Your Guest List

The size and diversity of your guest list shapes everything. A 200-guest affair allows for plated fine-dining, while an 800-guest celebration thrives on grand buffets and interactive live counters. Map dietary needs early — Jain, vegan, no-onion-no-garlic — so no guest feels left out.

Balance Your Cuisines

The best wedding menus tell a story. Anchor the spread in a regional favourite — Maharashtrian, Gujarati or Punjabi — then layer in global counters like Italian, Thai or Mexican for variety.

  • One signature regional thali section
  • Two to three live counters for energy
  • A dedicated dessert and mithai station
  • A welcome-drink and chaat counter for arrivals

Always Schedule a Tasting

Never finalise a menu you have not tasted. A tasting lets you fine-tune spice levels, portions and presentation so the final feast is exactly as you imagined.