We asked Marina Staver, a personal chef Miami with 17 years of dining experience, to suggest a wedding menu and average wedding catering costs for popular movies. We were surprised not only by her comments and her story, which could have been made into a romantic movie. This story was recently published on her website.

Recommendation from a personal chef in Miami

“I wondered what if I were hired as a private chef by the characters in these movies. What kind of wedding catering www.thestaver.com menu would I offer them?”

First, we eat with our eyes, and only then do we want to enjoy the taste of the food. As a private chef, I always pay attention to how food is portrayed in movies. Occupation, after all, affects our perception of our surroundings.

I have good experience in catering for weddings. When couples hire a chef for a dinner party, there are couples who know right away what they want, and there are couples who need some advice.

Many movies show in detail the bride’s dress and the interior, but the wedding reception is left out of the picture. And this is one of the most essential details of such an event. Delicious food and drink will leave a pleasant aftertaste. It will be as long remembered as the bride’s wedding dress.

Ticket to paradise (2022) – The meals of gods and goddesses 

A light, refreshing beverage as a welcome drink will be perfect on this hot wedding day. Raw bar decorated with exotic flowers near the seashore. Your guest will never forget this day, even if the rest of the wedding day is hazy. The average cost of this wedding will start from $350 and depends on the number of guests.

As an experienced private chef for dinner parties, I always have samples for guests. During the meeting, we can discuss the food costs and the bride and groom’s preferences.

Cocktail Hour: Royal Blue Cocktail or Malibu Bay Breeze

Hors D’oeuvres: Cheese Pizza with ground Coffee, Feta Watermelon Cubes

Dinner Buffet: Raw Bar and Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

Dessert Station: Summer Grilled Fruit with Ice Cream

Destination Wedding (2018) - Against all the rules and traditions

This couple would never agree to traditional wedding catering services with many guests. Such a bride and groom perceive the wedding as something intimate. For such a couple I have a suggestion to book a private chef dinner for two. So, they get excellent food service without additional fees. No need to worry about the guest count.

It is a good beginning of new wedding traditions to invite a personal chef for a dinner party just for two. It is a true pleasure to taste luxury delicious meals and drinks at home, no need to rush.

First Appetizer: Goat Cheese-Dipped Grapes with Cashew Nuts

Second Appetizer: Grilled Eggplant with Artichokes and grilled Pineapples

Main Course: Rare Roast Beef with Cranberry Sauce

Dessert: Sponge Cake with Coffee

The Five-Year Engagement (2012) – Everyone has a choice

If the main characters had searched for “wedding catering near me” right after the engagement, instead of listening to their parents. Then tomorrow we would have discussed the cost of a private chef and menu with them. In general, this movie is a perfect example of how newlyweds listen to themselves, without regard to tradition or society’s opinion.

At their wedding, I would have served both fish in white sauce and grilled meat at once, so that the guests could also make their choice. Cocktail hour for guests will be a good start and a modern way for a private dinner party. The cost of wedding catering will start from $250 without drinks.

Welcome Drinks: Aperol Spritz or Fresh Fruit Juice

Appetizers: Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Spirals, Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Dinner Buffet: Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Grilled Fish with Truffle White Sauce, and Mozzarella Bar

Dessert: Mini Coconut Cream Pies with Peaches

Bride Wars (2009) – American wedding classics

This type of girl plans everything in advance and to the smallest detail. She understands wedding planning well. Just after the engagement, she will be looking for the best wedding catering services. Such a bride already knows what she wants: royal taste and reach color, wine pairing to a plated meal.

I recommend Caprese skewers, and bruschetta as a quick and easy appetizer, and the main dish is fettuccine with salmon in cream sauce. At such a wedding, a beautiful serving of plated dinner will be especially appreciated.

Hors d’oeuvres: Caprese Skewers, and Bruschetta with Cherry Tomato

Appetizers: Spring Green Salad with Tangerines and Pine Nuts

Main Course: Smoked Salmon with ground Coffee or Chicken in Coffee Sauce

Dessert: Vanilla Cheesecake with Blueberries

Mamma Mia (2008) – When you’re ready to try something unusual 

Guests at a big family-style wedding usually like to sing and dance. That means they like to eat good food, too. I was thinking about something Italian or Mexican. To feed large groups I would recommend setting up a buffet-style taco station and open bar.

A wedding venue near the ocean with music and dances whets the appetite. So, the wedding caterers will have to work hard. In my company Marina Staver, we have catered to more than one such wedding.

Welcome Drinks: Grapefruit Sangria, Mojito with Strawberry

Cold Buffet: Taco Bar with Basial Pesto, Fresh Vegetable Bar, and Miniature Cheeseburgers

Hot Buffet: Chilli con Carne, Spinach Lasagne

Dessert: Chocolate Covered Fruits (strawberry, pineapple, mango, kiwi)

Every wedding is unique, and the bride and groom want this big day to be memorable for them. Remember, the food at your wedding is also part of the atmosphere and good vibe.