Wedding dinner in Munich

[Translate to Englisch:] Hochzeitsessen im Marias Platzl

We had the opportunity to talk to our head chef Holger about what makes the wedding dinner at the Kreszenz4 so special. You can find his answers here in the interview.

Your own wedding is one of the most beautiful and exciting days in a couple's life. To make this day unforgettable, every detail has to be just right - from the outfit to the music, the flowers and the decorations to the wedding dinner. We know that all of this takes a lot of planning and we are happy to support you. At Marias Platzl, we offer wedding couples not only a beautiful backdrop, but also incomparable culinary experiences.

Hi Holger, can you give us a brief overview of the culinary options available for a wedding dinner at the Kreszenz⁴ in Marias Platzl?

There are an incredible number of options for the reception, such as our Brez'n Bar or many different finger food or canapé options. Our “Maria's sweet table” with various cakes and small dessert variations is also very popular. 
In the evening, we offer a classic 3-, 4- or 5-course menu in a down-to-earth style or something more experimental, as well as “sharing” at the table or the classic buffet with many different components. Here we cater to the individual wishes of our guests.

What types of menus or buffets are particularly popular with couples? Can you observe any current trends in this regard?

The classic buffet is actually becoming less and less popular with us; choosing a menu is always something special for guests. It should of course be something special for the day. More attention is being paid to the food than in the past in terms of variety and choice. It is important that the menu is not too big, varied and creative. Nowadays, creative vegan or vegetarian alternatives are also a must.

 

How does the team work with the bridal couples to create a perfect menu that takes into account all the preferences and wishes of the bridal couples and their guests?

On request, couples receive a folder with our menu suggestions from us. We then usually clarify in advance whether there are any particular preferences or tendencies that we should take into account. Alternatively, we put together a menu based on our experience, which we then go through in a personal meeting. The bride and groom are often worried that their guests will not be satisfied. They often forget that the guests actually eat a lot throughout the day with relatively little movement, from the reception with canapés to coffee & cake, the pretzel bar, the evening menu and the midnight snack. When you talk to them in person, a lot of things become clearer and they are also happy to receive the odd suggestion or tip. For us, it is important that the bride and groom and their guests are completely satisfied at the end of the day and leave our hotel happy - and ideally, that we have gained new regular guests.

 

Can you give us an example of a creative wedding menu that went down particularly well with the guests?

Of course!
Starter: poached char rose | chili sour cream | marinated wild herbs
Intermediate course: parsley root soup | glazed pear | black bread croutons
Main course: Two kinds of ox, a sous vide cooked patty and pink roasted fillet with a port wine sauce | pan-fried vegetables | potato-rosemary dumplings
Dessert: Champagne and white beer tiramisu with raspberries and white chocolate

 

In your opinion, what role does the wedding dinner play in the success of the wedding day as a whole?

I think there's nothing worse than dissatisfied guests. If the food doesn't taste good, the mood quickly sinks. That's why we always offer our bridal couples a trial meal, so they can try and enjoy the selected menu in advance, because on the wedding day itself they often don't have the time or the head to enjoy the food.

 

How does your team ensure that a wedding dinner runs as smoothly and stress-free as possible?

In the meantime, we have acquired a lot of experience and structures over the years. The processes in service and in the kitchen are well-rehearsed. Communication on the day of the event is also extremely important, especially with the groomsmen, who often control and organize the day's events. We brief our teams before the start of the event and go through the procedures and times together so that we are optimally prepared for everything.

 

Finally, a more personal question: What is the best thing for you about attending so many weddings at the Kreszenz⁴? How do you feel when you see how well the wedding food turned out?

It's great to see that we have become a popular wedding venue and that so many bridal couples have the confidence to celebrate an important part of their big day with us. That doesn't necessarily make the pressure any less, but it's a good feeling when the day runs smoothly and the initial tension has disappeared from the bridal couples' faces, the plates have been eaten and you can see happy and satisfied faces. That makes me very proud every time, also because we have such a great and reliable team behind us, who work with us to make the wedding dinner in Munich a success.
Thank you very much for the exciting insights, Holger!