When it comes to wedding menus, autumn offers the perfect opportunity to embrace comforting flavours and rich seasonal ingredients that feel elegant yet cosy. The season brings with it a golden palette of produce – from sweet figs and ripe pomegranates to earthy pumpkins and warming spices – all ideal for creating a menu that’ll send your guests home happy!
Canapés and cocktails
Think mini pumpkin arancini, crostini topped with fig jam and local ġbejna, or spiced apple martinis served with cinnamon sticks. These small details set the tone for a cosy yet refined evening.
Main course
Make the most of rustic, flavour-forward dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients. Pumpkin risotto remains a firm favourite – creamy, comforting, and perfect when finished with a drizzle of truffle oil or toasted hazelnuts. Slow-cooked lamb with rosemary and roasted root vegetables or a fillet of local fish paired with pomegranate and fennel salad also make elegant autumnal centrepieces.
Dessert
And when it comes to dessert, autumn truly shines. Replace the traditional wedding cake with a dessert table featuring fig and almond tartlets, salted caramel profiteroles, or warm apple crumble with vanilla custard. Pair it all with mulled wine or a spiced cocktail infused with cloves, orange, and honey for that final festive touch.
Whether you’re planning an outdoor celebration surrounded by olive trees or an intimate indoor soirée, incorporating local, in-season ingredients adds authenticity and warmth to your wedding day. After all, food is an essential part of the celebration, and one of the most memorable ways to share your love story!
Bon appetit!