When you hear the term “wedding breakfast,” you might picture an early morning meal, complete with eggs, bacon, sausages and of course, a mug of coffee. And while that be your ideal meal for your big day, it’s not exactly what you’d expect for the traditional wedding breakfast.
This meal is in fact, the celebratory feast that follows after a wedding ceremony by the happy couple and their guests.
So, where is the origin in wedding breakfasts?
The concept of the wedding breakfast dates back to the 19th century. Historically, the wedding ceremony was often held in the morning, following which the newly married couple would fast. The wedding breakfast marked the first meal they shared after their nuptials, breaking the fast – hence the term “breakfast.” In the past, this meal was often a formal, sit-down affair with multiple courses, and it symbolised the start of the couple’s new life together.
Choosing a wedding breakfast
Wedding breakfasts are now very much down to the couple and if a sit-down affair isn’t quite your cup of tea, there are various other options to consider. Hog roasting, for example is an age-old culinary feast that has become popular for wedding breakfasts. The sight of the hog roasting on the spit is a real spectacle and can add a form of entertainment to this section of the day. It can be either plated with your choice of sides, or even as a spread buffet of delectable finger foods.
Hog Roast Bradwell-on-Sea is just one example of a hog roasting company that provides a full-service package for your wedding breakfast. You have the option of adding welcome drinks and canapes, as well as desserts if you wish. They’ll handle the set-up and clean-up on the day too, so you don’t have to worry once the big day has come to an end. Plus, you’ll be assigned a personal chef from Hog Roast Bradwell-on-Sea months beforehand who will work alongside you to create your ideal menu and serving style.