What Is A Dessert Bar & How To Make One

With so many modern weddings choosing not to go down the traditional wedding cake route, one of the most popular alternatives is a dessert bar.

So what is a dessert bar?

A dessert bar (or dessert station) offers a variety of sweet treats for guests to help themselves to after the main meal. This can be baked goods such as cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts or you can have a number of small desserts to make up a full size portion (check out our trio of dessert options).

But where do you begin when you have decided a dessert station is the right option for you? Following the below will certainly help

Variety Is Key

You’ve likely chosen a dessert bar to avoid the traditional single dessert offering - so offer a number of options to cater to different tastes! Bitesize cheesecakes and macarons, sure thing. Chocolate brownies and eaton mess, love it!! Don’t be put off by non-traditional pairings, the desserts don’t have to be eaten together. Make sure when selecting your options you are taking into account guests with dietary restrictions.

Stick To Your Theme

Make sure the desserts match the theme and colour scheme of your wedding. This will make the dessert bar look cohesive and intentional. Take into account the venue and also the time of year. If you are having a summer wedding, then an ice cream or sorbet heavy dessert bar would be fantastic. For the colder seasons, try and go for winter warmers like sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble.

Decorate With Style

Dessert bars are supposed to be fun, so have fun with the presentation! Use cake stands, platters and other decorative elements to create a visually appealing station. Adding non-traditional catering elements like flowers, candles or other decor will help make the dessert bar stand out.

Get in touch with Reeka today and we can build your dessert bar together