How Do You Choose A Kosher Wedding Menu?
If you didn’t break out the Manishewitz when you got engaged, picking a kosher wedding menu might not be second nature to you. But if your wedding’s at a synagogue, you’ll need a kosher caterer–and some Jewish couples will opt for hotels and reception halls that have kosher kitchens. A kosher wedding menu has strict culinary limitations, but that doesn’t mean the food will be anything less than delicious. Begin by deciding whether you’ll be serving poultry and/or meat at your reception. If you opt for a vegetarian or fish meal, you’ll be able to have dairy items at your wedding. If you want your guests to choose from chicken and steak, no dairy will be allowed. Going with the dairy option does mean no meat appetizers, while the meat option means even the wedding cake and coffee creamer have to be dairy free. Find a reputable kosher caterer. Often your synagogue will provide a list of acceptable caterers, but if you can choose from any kosher business, stick with caterers who have the
