Choosing between a standing cocktail, a buffet and a seated dinner shapes everything else about your reception: the venue, the budget, and even how long the event lasts.
A standing cocktail encourages mingling among guests and suits shorter receptions (2 to 4 hours) or unconventional venues like lofts or rooftops. It generally requires less service staff than a seated dinner, which can lower the overall budget.
A buffet offers a good middle ground: guests choose their dishes at their own pace, which suits larger receptions where table service would take too long. It's also the most flexible format for combining several cuisines on the same table.
A seated dinner remains the reference format for traditional weddings and formal corporate events. It requires more staff and more precise timing, but allows for more polished, course-by-course presentation.
Our event catering offer adapts to all three formats, with dedicated packages depending on guest count and event type — let us know your venue and constraints when requesting a quote, and we'll advise on the format that suits you best.
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