Elegant indoor wedding reception setup with long tables draped in white tablecloths, large floral centerpieces, and string lights hanging from the vaulted ceiling. Large windows provide natural light and a view of trees outside.

Gallery of Ideas

Appetizer Ideas

  • Person wearing black gloves and a black shirt preparing oysters on ice, with seaweed and oyster shells in the foreground.

    Oyster Bar

    Featuring the best of North Eastern shellfish: Raspberry Points, Chebooktooks, Belle du Jours, Dixon Points

  • Tray of assorted mini sandwiches with various fillings, garnished with herbs.

    Lobster Rolls

    Drawn butter with tarragon and shallots, mini brioche, Maine lobster meat

  • Multiple glasses of a creamy dessert with toppings on a wooden tray, outdoors on a sunny day.

    Corn Chowder Shooters

    Coconut milk, summer corn, Aleppo pepper

  • Close-up of two pieces of fried bread topped with creamy mixture, diced ham, green onions, and chopped green garnish on a dark plate.

    Steak Tartare

    Prime filet, Chinese chili crisp, crisp hasselback

  • A person wearing black and blue gloves is pouring sauce onto skewered meat appetizers on a blue and white decorative tray.

    Pork belly burnt ends

    Dry cured for a week in aromatics, smoked with cherry wood then finished on charcoal, with a sticky spiced rum and ginger glaze.

  • Close-up of small appetizers topped with smoked salmon, dollops of cream or cheese, orange fish roe, and small green herbs on a tray.

    Smoked salmon blinis

    Buckwheat pancakes, creme fraiche, micro herbs and caviar

  • Plate of fried samosas with green chutney and pink and white flowers on a wooden surface.

    Zanzibari Samosas

    Crispy pastries stuffed with spiced chickpeas, sweet potato and lamb, with a cilantro chutney dipping sauce

  • Tray of small appetizers served in golden edible cups, topped with chopped green onions and purple flower petals, with a white doily underneath.

    Tuna Tartare

    Sushi grade tuna, house tosa soy, avocado, sambal oelek

  • Close-up of an appetizer platter with small pieces of bread topped with various meats and vegetables, garnished with leafy greens, served on a black slate platter.

    Mushrooms on Toast

    Fire roasted wild mushrooms, Delice de Bourgogne triple cream brie, pickled roots on Norwegian crispbread (vegan, gf)

  • Close-up of a silver platter with skewered meatballs, a bowl of dipping sauce, and decorative flowers on a green leaf, set against a dark background.

    Lamb Kofta Lollipops

    Ras-el-hanout, toasted pistachios and mint, with a harissa yoghurt dip

  • Seafood cocktail with shrimp served in individual cups, garnished with herbs, on a decorated tray.

    Shrimp & Grits

    Cajun spiced jumbo shrimp cooked on charcoal, with a buttery sharp cheddar grits

  • Tray of small glasses filled with red fruit drink, possibly cocktails or juice, on a silver tray with a doily in the center.

    Watermelon Gazpacho

    Raw organic vegetables, watermelon, micro dill and feta. Great summer app

  • Cooking pork chops with sprigs of thyme in a black skillet.

    Scallops & Rosemary

    Skewered on rosemary and seared on antique cast iron

  • Close-up of a lit torch with a wooden handle, flame burning brightly, surrounded by oyster shells.

    Oysters Flambadou

    Local oysters seasoned with flaming tallow from our mediaeval flambadou, served with an apple mignonette

  • A woman smiling and holding a silver tray with stuffed mushrooms garnished with green herbs and orange flowers, in a room with white cabinets and wooden floors.

    Grilled clams

    Local littlenecks with house pancetta and sherry

  • A person holding a silver tray with various appetizers, including triangular sandwiches, skewers with cheese and vegetables, and cherry tomatoes. The tray is decorated with a doily and some flowers.

    Rescue Package for the Bride

    As photos take up much of the cocktail hour, we send food to the bride and groom. Mini Reubens, house sausage and pepperjack, caprese skewers with basil coulis.

  • A person holding a wooden serving board with skewered grilled meat, garnished with lemon slices and flowers, on a wooden table with greenery.

    Bacon wrapped Shrimp

    Seared on charcoal, we wrap our homemade bacon around wild gulf shrimp and coat with sweet chipotle

  • Person holding a tray of fried appetizers drizzled with white sauce

    Fried Green Tomatoes

    Panko coated and served with a smoked aioli

  • Canapés topped with whipped creamy spread and chopped chives, arranged on a white platter with a flower and lime slice for decoration.

    Stuffed Chicory

    Boursin stuffed Belgian endive (v)

  • Appetizer with croquettes, a bowl of creamy sauce, and fresh vegetables including hydrangea flowers, flowering herbs, and asparagus wrapped in prosciutto on a wooden serving board.

    Rescue Package for the Bridal Party

    Crabcakes and prosciutto wrapped asparagus delivered to the starving bridal party during the photos

  • Miniature taco appetizers with microgreens on a white plate.

    Vegan Beetroot Tacos

    Smoked beets, chickpeas, chevre, toum, roast pumpkin seeds

  • Vegan Spring Rolls

    Vegan Spring Rolls

    Macerated trumpet mushrooms, julienned organic vegetables, teriyaki dipping sauce

  • A tray of waffle cone cups filled with fried chicken bites and jalapeño slices, decorated with orange and yellow flowers, on a reflective surface outdoors.

    Chicken and Waffles Reimagined

    Black sesame cone, savory marscapone filling, candied jalapeno, Southern fried chicken

  • Close-up of small appetizers served on white square dishes placed on a wooden table, with orange flowers as decoration.

    Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    House cured bacon, wild sage, diver caught scallops seared on charcoal, sweet chipotle glaze

  • Close-up of a gourmet appetizer featuring a crispy fried base topped with diced meat, avocado, a dollop of orange sauce, and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, on a dark surface.

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

    with avocado and cured quail’s egg

Bounty Table Ideas

  • A rustic outdoor buffet table set against a green landscape with rolling hills. The table is decorated with assorted cheeses, meats, grapes, fruits, crackers, and greens, all arranged in an appealing display.

    Edible Display

    Stationary grazing can be turned into a thing of beauty, providing a wow factor for guests

  • A cheese and fruit platter with grapes, watermelon, and vegetables on a table.

    Ice Breaker

    A selection of hand picked cheeses and charcuterie matched with ripe fruit and chutneys presented beautifully is a thing to behold

  • Table set with various cheeses, fruits, crackers, and cold cuts for a buffet in a bright dining room.

    Lavish Hospitality

    Treat your guests with an opulent array of delicious and healthy appetizing options

Service Styles

  • An outdoor evening event with string lights overhead, people seated at tables, and shiny reflective objects in the foreground that appear to be grill lids.

    Buffet Service

    Odeen’s serviced buffets have food that is as fresh off the grill as it’s possible to be, on thoughtfully staged tables in collaboration with the florist and designer, served by our friendly, uniformed and knowledgeable staff, providing a fun, interactive and quick process.

  • Children and adults serving themselves food from a buffet table at an outdoor evening event with string lights overhead.

    Smiling Service

    A serviced buffet allows for a guided tour of what’s available. Help is always on hand, and the meats are carved to order by the pit masters that lovingly brought them to this point. The food is continually replenished and kept fresh and beautiful.

  • Salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish slices, and leafy greens in a white serving dish.

    Efficiently Delicious

    Guests will be wowed by the care lavished on the food, and the speed of service.

  • Plates of sliced brisket and cooked chicken on a buffet table, with people preparing food in the background under a white tent.

    Family Style

    Shared platters served tableside creates a warm and familial vibe, allowing for a fun and interactive connection through the meal.

  • Close-up of cooked chicken pieces topped with diced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers on white plates.

    Shared Platters

    Family style service allows for beautiful presentation, as seen here by this grilled local striped bass with mango salsa.

  • Several white bowls filled with couscous salad containing pomegranate seeds, herbs, and possibly eggplant slices, garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a table.

    Table Service

    Family style service allows for continuous replensihment without anyone having to leave the table. Here we see bowls of Israeli couscous with chermoula roasted eggplant and pomegranate on their way to dinner.

  • A white plate with a green salad topped with crumbled cheese and nuts, and a baked muffin on a wooden table set for dining with glasses of water and cloth napkins in the background.

    Plated Service

    Individual plating by the chefs ensures the most polished and composed result. Here we have a watercress salad with candied smoked nuts, strawberries, chevre and an individual honeyed corn muffin.

  • Close-up view of a bowl of lobster bisque with lobster pieces on top, placed on a white plate on a stovetop.

    Plated Courses

    Plated service allows for seamless delivery of multiple courses. Shown is a cognac laced butternut squash soup with poached lobster and roasted walnut oil.

  • A buffet table set up outdoors at night, lit with warm and blue lighting, featuring various dishes including a large bowl of pasta, plates of bread, and other food items with drinks and floral decorations, and two chefs in black uniforms preparing food.

    Action Stations!

    Get creative with station service, each one dedicated to personalizing and finishing individual plates of food as guests watch them, being composed. Here we have a churrasco station with pichana being sliced fresh off the grill.

Desserts, Cakes, Coffee, After Party Snacks

  • A man wearing a white chef's coat and black apron holding a silver tray with multiple large dessert parfait glasses filled with layered ice cream, toppings, and garnishes.

    Custom Desserts

    Our approach builds menus from scratch, allowing us to create whatever your imagination beholds. Here we have Chef Phil sending out caramel and honeycomb sundaes, with a chocolate stout sauce and caramelized bananas.

  • A small, layered cake with caramel drips on a silver tray, surrounded by pink, white, and purple flowers.

    Custom Cakes

    Leave the work to us - when it comes to planning the elements of the day, we even take the cake!

  • Assorted dessert cakes on white platters, decorated with berries, set on a wooden table with candles, in a cozy indoor setting.

    Grazing Platters

    An assortment of plattered dessert bites can be a great solution once the music gets started

  • A person holding a tray of ten white espresso cups filled with coffee outdoors, with a green grassy background.

    Coffee service

    locally roasted fair trade coffee service, French press made, imaginative teaboxes… we finish strong.

  • A large black tray filled with strawberries dipped in chocolate and placed in white paper cups.

    Sweet Touches

    Thoughtful and creative offerings will make the day stand out, like these chocolate dipped strawberries.

  • A stack of deli meat and sauerkraut sandwiches on rye bread, placed on a wooden cutting board.

    Midnight Snacks

    Plan your party pit stop with some decadent late night snacks, like these one-of-a-kind reubens, made with house pastrami, cooked on open fires.

  • Nighttime scene of a family gathering around a bonfire, with paper lanterns lining the pathway leading to the fire.

    Smores

    We can help push the revelry into the night with firepits, bonfires, late night bars and decadent midnight snacks

Decoration Inspiration

  • A decorated event hall with round tables set for a banquet, surrounded by wooden chairs. The hall features large windows and a high arched ceiling with hanging string lights and a floral arrangement overhead, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

    An epic floral chuppah hangs over the dance floor

  • A gold-colored tray holding a black jewelry box with three gold rings inside and small, clear rhinestones scattered on the tray.

    Poignant gold ring exchange platter

  • A wicker table holding a large bouquet of mixed flowers including roses and lilies, with some dark leaves and decorative elements, on a carpet with a traditional pattern.

    Custom wild posies for the bridesmaids

  • A framed board with small paper tags and clothespins, and a glass jar filled with colorful flowers.

    An original solution for a table chart

  • A large, elegant dinner party with multiple people seated at a long table decorated with flowers, candles, and greenery, inside a rustic room with wooden walls and large windows.

    Rustic barn can provide a chic venue when done properly

  • A bathroom countertop with a mirror and three white sinks. In the foreground, a tall white vase with pink and purple flowers. The background shows more flowers and a faucet over each sink.

    Little decorative touches, like mini vases in the restrooms, elevates the aesthetic of the day

  • A buffet table decorated with floral arrangements, candles, and silver chafing dishes, set for a celebration or event.

    Adorn the buffet with greenery and mason jar arrangements

  • A small white wooden table with a white floral centerpiece on top, set outdoors on grass near white chairs and a pond in the background.

    Thoughtful summer garden staging adorned with flowers

  • A colorful flower arrangement in a yellow vintage coffee can with a

    Coffee tin vase is tres chic

  • Indoor dining space with a long table set with glassware, plates, and floral centerpieces, opening to an outdoor green landscape with trees and overcast sky.

    Between the views and the decorations, it is a beautiful affair

  • Gray upholstered sofa with decorative pillows, a white fluffy throw, and a floral centerpiece on a silver table, with lit candles in glass lanterns, in a cozy living room.

    Lounge furniture makes for a laid back, stylish vibe

  • Four people sitting on a plush, silver sofa at a holiday gathering, eating food and chatting. The room is decorated with white and silver accents, a white carpet, and floral arrangements on a glass table, with candles and drinks.

    Guests will gravitate towards a comfortable Chesterfield

  • Elegant table setting with gold and black patterned charger plates, silverware arranged for a formal meal, a printed menu, grey tablecloth, napkin, and glassware on a round table.

    A most elegant table setting

  • A floral centerpiece featuring peach, white, and deep pink roses with additional purple and pink flowers, surrounded by autumn leaves and greenery, arranged on a table with a candle and decorations, at a formal event.

    Votive, flowers, table card

  • A long wooden banquet table set for a formal event with plates of salad, bread rolls, wine glasses, silverware, and white candles, surrounded by guests in formal attire, illuminated by chandeliers and string lights in a rustic-style venue.

    High decorative drama at this table

  • Close-up of a dining table decorated with floral centerpieces in white vases and lit candles, with windows and chairs in the background.

    Stunning table decor

  • A dining room set for a formal meal with a long wooden table, white plates, silverware, and multiple wine glasses. The table is decorated with small floral arrangements and candles. There are wooden chairs around the table, and a large mirror reflects the room. The walls are decorated with a large round mirror, candles, and flowers, with tall windows and curtains allowing natural light to fill the room.

    A long farm table squeezed into a small room for the rehearsal, beautifully adorned

  • Decorative table centerpiece with a metal deer head, surrounded by candles, flowers, and bottles, at an outdoor event under a large tent with string lights.

    The hosts customized their day with donkey imagery, providing thematic focus and an irreverent sense of humor

  • Multiple white candles in glass holders and vases are arranged on a dark wooden surface. Some candles are lit, casting a warm glow. There are colorful flowers, including pink dahlias and red blooms, along with green leaves, creating a floral display. A background of a brick wall and a window with blinds is visible.

    Mammoth votives providing an ecclesiastical charm

  • Outdoor dining table decorated with a floral centerpiece, candles, and tableware, set in a garden with wooden chairs and greenery.

    Outdoor centrepiece

  • A long outdoor dining table set for a meal with white tablecloths, colorful floral centerpieces, and place settings including white and gold-rimmed plates, silverware, and red napkins. Surrounding the table are wooden chairs with cloth towels draped over the backs. In the background, there is a rustic building and some people standing.

    Individual monogrammed shawls on the back of the chairs for the fall evening

  • Displays a table with white place cards arranged in rows, with black cursive writing for each guest's name. The table is decorated with wood slices, moss, and small candles. Behind the table, there are large glass domes containing floral arrangements of pink and red flowers, and various greenery and dried plants surrounding the display.

    A welcome table with guests’ cards, full of character

  • A wedding or event reception table decorated with a tall floral centerpiece, candles, and glassware in a warmly lit indoor barn or hall with string lights overhead.

    Epic, towering floral centerpiece

  • A wooden table decorated for a formal event with a green leafy garland, white candles, clear glassware, and a written menu or program.

    Simple and elegant laurel

  • A memorial table with framed photographs, candles, flowers, and small decorative items.

    A personal tribute table featuring family artifacts

  • A formal dining table setting with a decorative plate, multiple wine glasses, gold cutlery, and candles, on a black tablecloth, with a centerpiece of fruit and foliage.

    Feel like royalty sitting at a such a thoughtfully arranged table

  • Elegant banquet hall decorated with string lights, large floral centerpiece, and set with plates, glassware, and candles.

    A dazzling spectacle of light and beauty

  • A large floral arrangement with white hydrangeas, green leaves, and tall grasses in a black vase, placed next to a red velvet sofa and two blue suitcases in a room with wooden accents and a patterned rug.

    Floral staging

Venue Settings

  • Nighttime outdoor scene with a path illuminated by lanterns leading to a bonfire with sparks flying and people gathered around.

    An outdoor wedding provides opportunity for late night spectacles, like this midnight bar with 'smores set ontop of the hill, with lanterns lighting the path

  • Outdoor gathering at a rustic barn decorated with string lights, surrounded by trees, with people seated and socializing on tables.

    Outdoor lighting thronging the trees

  • Outdoor wedding reception setup with long tables decorated with candles, flowers, and tableware, in front of a rustic wooden building surrounded by trees, under string lights.

    Long outdoor trestle table seating makes for a idyllic FarmStyle event

  • An outdoor nighttime event with tables and chairs under string lights, surrounded by tall trees with some lighting decorations on the branches, and people socializing.

    A midsummer bower pigroast

  • Interior of a rustic barn wedding reception with wooden beams, string lights, hanging candles, and round tables with white tablecloths and floral centerpieces

    Beautiful barn architecture

  • A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors by a river, with the bride and groom exchanging vows under an arch decorated with white and gold fabric and flowers. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stand alongside them. Guests sit on chairs watching the ceremony, with some holding programs. The setting is scenic with water, hills, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    A riverside ceremony

  • A rustic wooden banquet hall with a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling, decorated for an event with tables set with flowers, candles, and tableware.

    A dramatic barn venue at Taconic Ridge

  • A backyard garden with potted plants on a stone patio in the foreground, tall trees with green leaves, and a large white event tent in the background.

    A 3 pole sailcloth marquis in the woods

  • Outdoor event with people gathered under a white canopy during sunset. The scene includes a green lawn, rolling hills, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Sunset pavilion cocktail hour at Kirby Hill

  • An outdoor garden scene with a long wooden table set with glass beverage dispensers and floral arrangements. Behind the table, there is a blue cottage-style building with a person in the background. The table is surrounded by lush green plants and vibrant flowers, including orange lilies and various colorful blossoms.

    A garden bar in full bloom

  • Outdoor wedding setup in a garden with pink flowering trees, white chairs, and a white house in the background.

    Magnificent rhododendrons provide a pink backdrop for the ceremony site at DCA Darien

  • A long dining table set for a meal outdoors by a body of water with string lights overhead. The table has white tablecloth, floral centerpieces, plates, glasses, and silverware. Chairs with personalized fabric towels hang over the back, with the initials 'A&M 1971' embroidered on them.

    Private party on the Sound

  • A vertical floral arrangement with red, orange, and white flowers, greenery, and brown earthy elements, attached to two wooden stakes in a grassy outdoor setting.

    Gorgeous ceremony flowers

  • Open barn door revealing decorated interior with string lights and tables, with plants and a sign outside.

    Amazing that such a large building can be such a cozy venue on a damp fall evening at Kirby Hill Farm

Cooking Styles

  • Roasted asparagus topped with cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese.

    Colorful salad of heirloom tomatoes, grilled asparagus, feta and artichokes

  • Close-up of various beef short ribs cooking on a barbecue grill, with visible char and seasoning.

    Pig wings (shank), babyback ribs being smoked on the Lang

  • Basting the lamb with salmuera using a rosemary sprig

    Basting the lamb with salmuera using a rosemary sprig

  • Close-up of skewered meat grilling over an open flame with grass in the background.

    Pichana steak and marinated chicken thighs being blasted int he furnace. Incomparable flavor!

  • A black frying pan filled with freshly harvested small potatoes of various colors, including yellow, red, purple, and white, set on green grass.

    heirloom fingerlings ready for the saltbake

  • Charred logs and ashes in a fire pit outside on a dirt surface.

    Cast iron salt bakes in the pit. Underneath the rubble lie potatoes steaming in a crust made from salt, not losing any moisture or flavor in the process.

  • Lobster and fish skewers grilling on an outdoor barbecue

    Lobster lollipops - everything tastes better on a fire!

  • Chicken halves and pineapple skewers grilling over an open fire on rocks in an outdoor setting.

    Hanging chickens and pineapple cooking slowly over a pit. Pineapple regularly basted with syrup and liqueur

  • Various vegetables, including eggplants and onions, are being grilled over an open flame with logs and ashes visible in the background.

    Rescoldo means to cook in the embers, imbuing the character of the fire into the flesh

  • People preparing to carve a large cooked pig on a table covered with aluminum foil outdoors, with green grass and trees in the background.

    Picking a pig after cooking for 24 hours is always a fun community activity

  • Two falling-apart logs burning in an outdoor fire pit, with a pot and a pan heating on the fire surrounded by rocks and ashes.

    Fuego!

  • A large seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, artichokes, red peppers, and green onions on a black tray, on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

    Paella is the king of rice dishes, well suited for large groups

  • A wooden crate holding cooking ingredients including eggs, garlic, pepper, olive oil, flour, and lemon juice, set outdoors with greenery and a person in the background.

    A caccio y pepe station nicely decorated with the component parts

  • Two men are preparing a large cut of meat outdoors, with one man wearing a cowboy hat and an apron, and the other man observing. The scene includes a fire pit, wood logs, and a background with flowers, greenery, and a white tent.

    Fire management and positioning is key to good timing for an asado event

  • Close-up image of salt and possibly onion or garlic on a surface with a rusted metal tool in the foreground.

    A 30lb striped bass requires 100lb of salt to bake it

  • A burning torch with a black handle and a bright flame, placed above a pile of oyster shells.

    Oysters flambadou - flaming tallow dripping on to the raw oysters using an ancient flambadou to impart a smokey, beefy flavor

  • A flatbread or pizza with a golden crust sits on a grill surrounded by rocks and grass in an outdoor setting.

    A mountainous fish salt bake - an epic piece of gastronomic theatre

  • Chef in black uniform grilling colorful peppers on a barbecue with outdoor rocks and greenery in the background.

    Chef Phil blistering shishito peppers for guests on the path to the cocktail hour

  • Two men are standing outdoors at a BBQ event, smiling and giving thumbs-up signs. There is a large piece of grilled meat on a tray in front of them. Other people are in the background, and the scene is set in a green, leafy area.

    Marsh and John celebrating their second pig in 2 days at Sprite Island

  • A close-up view of sliced tomatoes topped with grilled asparagus, red onions, and garnished with fresh thyme, arranged on a white surface.

    We prioritize flavor and color

  • Colorful Swiss chard leaves and stems on a grill, with some leaves displaying reddish hues and stems in yellow and orange, ready to be cooked.

    Rainbow chard wilted on the fire

  • Man cooking meatballs on outdoor grill, with tray of cooked meatballs in foreground.

    Cast iron for the crabcakes

  • People preparing food at outdoor barbecue grill on sunny day with trees, pond, and parked cars in the background.

    Smokers and grills for the chefs

  • A person setting up a food stand or trailer in a parking lot with green trees and parked trucks in the background. The person is wearing a black shirt and apron, and has blue gloves, with boxes and supplies on tables nearby.

    Kitchen grill set up outside the venue

  • A man smiling and cooking outdoors over a grill with a piece of meat, with trees and a trailer in the background.

    Homestretch with the lamb

  • Black and white photo of a nighttime outdoor event with people preparing food under a large tent, lit with string lights.

    Midnight

  • Two men, a dog, and a trailer with a barbecue smoker are parked on a grassy area in front of a wooded background. The trailer is advertising Memphis Oden's Pit Barbecue.

    2 men and a dog - how we started business

  • Skewers of fish fillets with lemon slices, herbs, and green leaves, grilling on an outdoor barbecue.

    Trout caught from the lake we’re grilling next to, stuffed with lovage and lemon

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