Upscale? Asian? Farmhouse? BBQ? Fusion?
We’ve been the wedding caterers at over 2000 amazing Denver weddings, and there’s one thing that we know for sure.
The best wedding menu is made just for you. So, we asked our chefs to dream up sample wedding menus for every style.
If you’re struggling to decide which of the catering styles best suits you, stop overwhelming yourself with Pinterest boards and tune in!
Our chefs are always striving to push one another’s creative boundaries, which shows in our sample wedding catering menus. The mix-and-match style of our catering menus allows you to pick and choose the perfect bites, plates and beverages to satisfy your cravings as a couple! Simply choose a base package, then customize as you see fit.
Today, we’re going to showcase a few menu options suitable for diverse event styles, as well as some of our Rocky Mountain couples’ favorite foods. Now, keep in mind, these are just suggestions. If you want an epic barbecue spread at a black-tie wedding night, who are we to stop you!? The best part of your big day is making it exactly what you want as a couple. And our #1 goal is to ensure you get exactly what you desire out of your Denver wedding.
Sample Menu:
The Ultimate Barbecue Spread
Style: Casual, Mountainside, Rustic, Denver Wedding
Mountains and barbecue go together like campfires and smores. So, if you’re hosting a mountainside wedding retreat, our Rocky Mountain’s Famous Barbecue Buffet will be the star of the wedding (besides you, of course).
Featured dishes include:
- Vegetable Crudité & Wisconsin Cheese
- Beef Brisket & Memphis-Style Pulled Pork
- Macaroni & Cheese with Brown Butter Crust
- Grilled Sweet Corn & Carrots with Basil Butter
Sample Wedding Menu:
Elegant Plated
Style: Downtown, Black tie, Upscale
If you’re going for an elevated event, a plated meal is an ideal option. The personal service adds a more upscale feel and your guests are certain to feel taken care of.
We suggest starting with a few passed hors d’oeuvres and then select the ideal multi-course menu for your group’s service. Make sure your wedding caterer coordinates so that every plate comes at the perfect temperature. At Rocky Mountain, our chefs and staff take pride in serving up to 500 guests in 22 minutes or less.
Featured dishes:
- Hors D’oeuvre: Award-Winning Luther Burger Skewers with Glazed Donut Holes, Angus Beef, Candied Bacon, Cheddar and Garlic Aioli, Served on a Skewer
- Salad: Mountain Blueberry Salad with Baby Spinach, Red Onion, Candied Pecans, Feta Cheese and Blueberries, Served with a Blueberry Vinaigrette
- Vegetarian Entrée: Tofu Wellington with Grilled Tofu, Wild Mushroom, Duxelle Puffed Pastry
- Meat Entrée: Sea Salt Telecherry Petite Beef Shoulder Loin
- Fish Entrée: Mahi Mahi with Lemon Beurre Blanc
- Sides: Asparagus Grilled Spears & Creamy Risotto
Sample Menu:
Rustic Family-Style Catering
Style: Cozy, Romantic, Barn Wedding, Denver Foothills
When you’re bringing the family together in a cozy locale, you want the theme to be love and connection. And what better way to let that feeling flourish than a shared meal? We love family style for this wedding vibe!
Featured dishes:
- Hors D’oeuvre: French fries 😉
- Salad: Apple & White Cheddar Salad with Romaine, Sliced Fresh Green Apples, Shredded White Cheddar and Candied Walnuts, Served with a Honey Shallot Vinaigrette
- Vegetarian Entrée: Alfredo Florentine with Baked Ziti, Baby Spinach, Parmesan Cream Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
- Meat Entrée: Pear & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
- Fish Entrée: House Cured & Smoked Pecan Wood Salmon
- Sides: Green Beans with Roasted Tomatoes & Onions, Roasted Rosemary & Sea Salt New Potatoes
Servers will provide platters of each option to the table for guests to serve themselves and share a bite!
Sample:
Mixed Stations Catering Menu
Style: Upbeat, Modern, Experiential, Downtown Denver
If you want people mingling all night long with a more open floor plan and cocktail-style event, try stations for the dinner portion of the evening! It’s a great way to offer diverse flavors and get everything you want. If you have an indoor/outdoor venue and want people using both spaces, you can even set a few up in each area!
Featured dishes:
- Mediterranean Station: Hummus, Quinoa, Tabbouleh, Pickled Vegetables, Feta, Olives, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Pita Chips
- Slider Station: Fresh Baked and Sliced Slider Rolls, Tender Sliced Beef Shoulder, Caramelized Onion, Cracked Bacon, Boursin Cheese
- Asian Noodle Lo Mein Noodle Boxes: Shrimp, Steak, Chicken, Cilantro, Carrots, Celery, Curry, Lemongrass Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce
These stations could also double as late-night treats, which leads us to our next bite of inspiration….
Add-Ons for Any Wedding Style
Now, let’s not forget the extra fun stuff. While the main course and appetizers are delectable, to really wow your guests, consider add-ons that can be customized for any event style.
Dessert Bars
A sweet ending to a sweet celebration!
Featured bars:
- Cotton Candy Station
- Build Your Own S’mores Station with Chocolate Bars, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers
- Edible Cookie Dough Bar | Pick 2 Flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie, Oatmeal Cranberry,
- Sugar Cookie, Kitchen Sink Cookie
- Flambéed Donut Station with Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Late-Night Bites
Think savory, filling and exactly what you want at 11pm. To soak up all those specialty cocktails, right?
Featured bites:
- Street Taco Station Featuring: Pork Carnitas, Shredded Chicken, Soft Corn & Flour Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Crème, Fire Roasted Salsa, Cheddar Cheese
- Build Your Own Popcorn Station: M&M’s, Mini Chocolate Chips, Mini Marshmallows, Gourmet Salts, Sugars, Bags, Popcorn Machine
Specialty Cocktails & Drink Stations
Kick off the celebration with an ice-cold beverage!
Featured drinks:
- Berry Mojitos (custom cocktail, pictured above)
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea and Cucumber Infused Ice Water
- Apple Cider Station
Let’s Dream Up Your Perfect menu
Hungry yet?
Our chefs are ready to welcome you to our table to taste everything Rocky Mountain Catering Denver has to offer. And if you have something in mind that’s not on the menu, let us know and we’ll see if we can make it happen.
Contact us to start planning.
100s of Happy Couples
Before you go, see what our past couples have to say about our menus!
“Rocky Mountain Catering & Events did absolutely amazing work to make our non-traditional wedding menu (Korean BBQ-inspired buffet) a delectable reality. Our event designer, Shaeley Willis, was honest that RMC was not experienced with our menu’s cuisine, but that they were 100% interested in going outside of their culinary box! The chef NAILED the food at the wedding!”
– Laura, Bride
Everything was absolutely perfect from the excellent communication before the event to the delicious food to the helpfulness of the event staff. We were blown away by the professionalism and thoughtfulness of the event staff. The captain of the team had appetizers waiting for us since we didn’t get any during cocktail hour, prepared plates for us so we made sure that we ate, put together to-go plates after the event and even packaged up a piece of each type of cake for us to try. The bar tenders did an excellent job and were so friendly! The food was incredible and we got tons of compliments. They even did a perfect job of making sure each of our vegetarians and people with allergies got their specific meal. Look no further this is the best caterer out there!
– SB Walker, Bride
Rocky Mountain Catering catered our wedding in August 2022 and we are so glad that they did! The food was delicious (everyone raved about it–especially the brisket), and the presentation was so pretty. We wanted to focus on seasonal ingredients, and they were so easy to work with and were flexible with adjustments as we found the perfect menu for our evening!
– Olivia, Bride