Elegant banquet hall set up for a formal event with decorated tables, wooden chairs, floral centerpieces, and place settings.

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Wedding Menus

From those first dainty canapes to the first meal you’ll share at the wedding breakfast and the all-important evening buffet, your special day needs exceptional food. Crafted with love by our Head Chef Marek, our award-winning team will pull out all the stops to create an indulgent fine dining experience for you and your guests.

Our wedding menus bring people together over delicious dishes. Reflecting the refined ambiance of The Grand Hotel itself, you’ll find visually beautiful and sumptuous food for all.

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Food

Wedding Breakfast

Your wedding breakfast is more than just a meal, it’s an dining experience that will stay with you forever. With an AA Rosette Award to their name, our team of talented chefs will craft a sumptuous menu that embraces the best flavours of the season. Food that is beautifully presented and tastes exquisite, with something for everyone on the menu.

Glasses of Pimm's cocktail with fruit and mint on a table

Evening Food & Drink

Fuel the evening festivities with a tempting buffet of sweet and savoury treats. Bring some true Dorset hospitality for your evening guests and keep the party going for those who have shared every minute of the day with you. We have designed a set of flavourful evening menus to delight every palate.

Elegant dining room with wooden chairs and decorated tables set for a formal event.

Sample Menu

Using the freshest ingredients from knowledgeable local suppliers, our Head Chef Marek has prepared an indulgent menu celebrating the best of each season. Here’s a little taste of what to expect.

Three decorative cakes on wooden stands, surrounded by flowers and greenery on a white tablecloth.

Tailored Menu

If you have a unique vision for your wedding food, we would love to help you craft your wedding menu. Here’s an example tailored menu:

Wedding Menus

Close-up of smoked salmon canapés on crackers topped with cream cheese and garnish
Canapes
Layered dessert in a glass with chocolate, cream, cake, and berry layers, topped with cookies. A spoon and two cookies are beside it on a white napkin.
Desserts
Buffet table with assorted appetizers and salads at a social event
Evening Finger Buffet
Person serving food onto a plate from a buffet with various salads and vegetables in white bowls.
Fork Buffet
Gourmet dish featuring a piece of seared fish with crispy skin, served on a bed of greens, baby potatoes, mussels, and mushrooms in a creamy yellow sauce, garnished with fresh microgreens.
Main Courses
A plated Mediterranean dish featuring falafel balls, mixed greens, hummus, feta cheese cubes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce on a white rectangular plate.
Starters