Whether you’re planning a wedding or event, you’ll need to decide on what to serve your guests. Fortunately, catering seasonal foods minimizes your budget without sacrificing quality. If you're looking into seasonal food as a catering option, here’s what you should know.

What Is Seasonal Eating?

Seasonal eating involves consuming foods during their ripest season, like enjoying watermelon in the summertime. Having foods harvested at their freshest is part of their natural calendar of growth. You're eating food at its prime, packed with the most nutrients. 

Out-of-season foods are transported from different states and countries where they're grown in-season. This means the grapes you see in the winter were shipped from somewhere across the world to get to your grocery store. On the other hand, when you buy fruits and vegetables in season, they're sourced from local farmers. As a result, you won't see expensive shipping costs reflected in the price for produce.

How Do You Eat Seasonally When Catering?

As the seasons change, so will the catering menu, offering different types of food in harvest; for example, serving asparagus in the spring or zucchini in the summer. If you have your heart set on a particular dish that isn’t in-season, look at other ways to incorporate fresh ingredients into the menu, like a summer fruit salad or fish poke with limu. If you’re unsure about which foods are in season, consult your catering expert.

If you're looking into seasonal options for your wedding, corporate event, or house party, Marians Catering in Wahiawa, HI, is here to help. Serving the island of Oahu for over 60 years, they provide a mix of mouthwatering local and international dishes for every type of event and budget. Visit their website to view their menu offerings, or call (808) 621-6758 to start planning your event today. You can also check out the latest reviews and photos of their dishes on Yelp.