{"id":2581,"date":"2011-06-16T09:21:40","date_gmt":"2011-06-16T15:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pwgnm.wordpress.com\/?p=2581"},"modified":"2020-06-26T17:04:47","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T17:04:47","slug":"wedding-reception-trends-performance-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2011\/06\/16\/wedding-reception-trends-performance-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Reception Trends: Performance Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Given our nation\u2019s current love affair with television chefs and all things cooking, performance stations\u00a0have replaced traditional buffets as a major reception culinary trend in most markets. Guests love the action of live chef preparation and you will love the variety of cuisines and ability to showcase themes within the food you choose to serve at your <a href=\"http:\/\/albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Dessert-431.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Santa Barbara Catering of Arizona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From freshly tossed pasta to woks of delectable Asian infusion, the chefs of the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalcaterers.org\/\">International Caterers Association<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are serving up live action drama, as well as themed stations that are both unique and delicious.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/PS_ChefStation-Lobster-Mac-n-Cheese_credit-John-Unrue-Photography-www-unruephoto-com-copy1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"721\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Like this dramatic Lobster Mac n cheese station by Puff \u2018N Stuff of Orlando.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Dessert-491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Or a themed stir fry station created By Word of Mouth of Johannesburg, South Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Station-572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: A Devine Event of Atlanta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/069.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Also fun for guests is an organic salad-tini station with live salad \u201cmixologists\u201d tossing a fresh variety of ingredients in martini shakers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Dessert-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">And the ultimate live action experience\u2026the \u201cchef bar\u201d with a mini menu of selections that are cooked to order while guests sit at the station bar. 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