From a plethora of things that Band Baaja Baraat got right about Indian Weddings, one that they absolutely were spot on was the psyche of the wedding guest. You can spend a million on your wedding couture, decor, gifts, venue etc., but if there is one thing that will remain in people’s head, it will be the food! Food plays one of the most significant parts of any wedding function, be it your haldi, sangeet or the main event. So, while there will always be the standard buffet serving dal makhani and dum aloo, how about you try something new? The latest trend these days are the live counter stations! The food is fresh, hot, delicious and served in bite sizes that are easy to consume while wandering from one counter to another. So here are 15+ live counter food station ideas that will 100% leave your guests in love with your wedding cuisine.
Fruit chaat
Health food is the hip thing these days and there is a high possibility that your guests will want to stick to whatever diets they are following! So a fruit counter is a great idea. Exotic fresh fruits are a great way to begin your Shaadi binge. For those who want a little spice, make sure you have some chaat masala right next to those fruits.
Golgappe
Definitely a mouth-watering appetizer that is famous on Indian streets. So how about bringing it to your wedding feast? Brides! Do you know that you can play a lot with this tiny appetizer? Play around with how you can serve them or just make your paani a little alcoholic! Golgappe in skewers or in shot glasses is a way too cool for a live food station for your wedding.
Pasta
No matter what your dietary preferences are, pasta is an all-time favourite. Cooked in white or red sauce with shredded chicken pieces or fresh vegetables, this live counter will surely be a hit with any and every guest. You can pick from a fixed menu or even ask the chef to customise it according to your guests’ tastes! Serve it hot and see your guests enjoy every bite!
Pizza
Pizza is a great live station item to serve. You can make them bite-sized, or serve it slice-wise. With overloaded toppings and extra cheese, this tempting treat will attract all guests! Freshly out of the oven, this hot appetizer could easily be the star of your live counter feed!
Indian Sweets
It’s rightly said that nothing can beat the Indian snacks. With the perfect amount of sweetness – Indian sweets are a must-have at an Indian wedding! Give ample amount of options to their guests with a big counter dedicated to Indian sweets like Kaju katli, rasgulla, coconut barfi and more.