The warm hospitality of Northeasterners is quite famous, and for joyous occasions like weddings, they certainly showcase their hospitable nature. So, what dishes are typically included in a Northeastern wedding banquet menu?
A wedding banquet menu generally includes cold dishes, hot dishes, fruit platters, desserts, and pastries. The number of dishes is usually even, with options like 16 or 18 dishes. Typically, a table seats 10 people, and 16 or 18 dishes are more than enough, often leaving leftovers. If you have specific preferences for the menu, you can discuss with the venue to see if substitutions are possible.
The Northeastern wedding banquet menu usually consists of 16 or 18 dishes, though sometimes 20 dishes are served. However, if a table seats 10 people, 20 dishes may be excessive and lead to waste. Below are some examples of 16-dish menus for Northeastern wedding banquets for reference.
Assorted Sashimi Salmon
Wood-fired Roast Duck
French Cherry Foie Gras
Fresh Milk Papaya
Lemon-scented Jellyfish Head
Black Chicken Feet with Bamboo Shoots
Steamed King Crab with Hua Diao Wine
Traditional Steamed Tiger Grouper
Braised Sea Cucumber with Abalone Sauce (per serving)
Garlic Butter Split Prawns
Premium Four Treasures Soup
Hawthorn Tea-flavored Pork Ribs
Charcoal-grilled Pork Neck
Braised Golden Ear Mushrooms with Scallions
Black Pepper Angus Beef Short Ribs
Blanched Chinese Kale Shoots
Cucumber and Jellyfish Salad
Crystal Fish Aspic
Almond Health Salad
Early Blessing of Children (symbolic dish)
Premium Sashimi Platter
Sichuan-style Heart-healthy Salad
Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin
Golden Soup with Fish Maw
Steamed Red Grouper
Country-style Pork Knuckle
Blanched Chinese Kale Shoots
Boston Lobster in Typhoon Shelter Style
Braised Sea Cucumber and Tendon with Scallions
Hong Kong-style Baked Crab
Stuffed Prawn Balls
Lotus Pond Cured Meat Platter
Premium Assorted Sashimi Platter
Lemon-scented Jellyfish Head
Crispy Roast Duck
Fresh Milk Papaya
French Cherry Foie Gras
Black Chicken Feet with Bamboo Shoots
Hawthorn Tea-flavored Pork Ribs
Garlic Butter Split Prawns
Charcoal-grilled Pork Neck
Steamed Tiger Grouper
Blanched Chinese Kale Shoots
Braised Abalone with Yam and Chicken Wings
Braised Golden Ear Mushrooms with Scallions
Steamed King Crab with Hua Diao Wine
Black Pepper Mushroom Beef Cubes
Braised Sea Cucumber with Abalone Sauce
Premium Sashimi Salmon
Wedding Banquet Mixed Salad
Soy Sauce Platter
Braised Chicken in Old Broth
Organic Celery with Clam Meat
Pickled Pepper Fish Maw
Steamed Red Grouper
Braised Abalone with Fresh Potatoes (10-head Abalone)
Scallion Oil Prawns
Steamed Pork Knuckle in Original Broth
Black Pepper Mushroom Duck Tenderloin
Spicy Bamboo Shoots with Tripe
Wedding Banquet Three Treasures Pastry
Beauty-enhancing Stir-fry
Steamed Wild Sea Cucumber with Egg Custard
Scallion-flavored Beef Tendon with Orchid
Japanese-style Assorted Sashimi Platter
Wild Vegetables with Ham and Walnuts
Marinated Crispy Cucumber with Premium Jellyfish
Sour and Spicy Beef
Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Vermicelli
Lotus Leaf-wrapped Divine Chicken
Saltwater Deep-sea Prawns
Traditional Steamed Red Grouper
Jiang Xue-style Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
Lotus Pond Moonlight Stir-fry
Black Pepper Wild Mushroom Beef Tenderloin
Seasonal Vegetables in Superior Broth
Lucky Braised Pork Knuckle
Lychee and Rose Dessert
Sweet Story Dessert
Special Fried Rice