Allergies and Food Preferences: Are They Really Necessary? What Should Be Prepared for "Children's Menu Guests"?

What to Do About Food for Child Guests?

At weddings, it's common to have 'child guests,' such as relatives or friends' children, attending the ceremony＊

When child guests are coming, one of the first concerns is how to handle the "food" during the reception.

What to serve for the children's meal can vary depending on the age of the children attending.

Most wedding venues have some children's menus, and each generally has a recommended age range, so you can choose from those....

However, there can be concerns about likes and dislikes, allergies, or educational philosophies, leading to worries about whether it's okay for anyone other than the parents to decide on the food......

(For example, some people might not want their child to eat cake or snacks, and there are various considerations.)

What kind of food should be prepared, and based on what criteria?

When Deciding on the Children's Menu, It's Reassuring to "Let the Mother Choose the Food" ♡

One of the most reliable methods for deciding on the children's menu is to show the menu to the child's mother and have her choose directly◎

Guests who attend weddings with children are usually either relatives or close friends.

Since you are likely familiar with each other, asking frankly about what would be suitable for the child's meal is the most straightforward approach.

In doing so, it's recommended to pick a few suitable menu items based on the child's age and show them with pictures to ask which one is preferred＊

Even if the menu is not specifically targeted for their age, each child has unique situations, such as “I have a 5-year-old who is a small eater, so a smaller portion for a 3-year-old would be good” or “I have a 7-year-old who has a big appetite, so a mini-course for a 10-year-old would be good.”

☑ Ask about any allergies

☑ Ask about likes and dislikes

It’s reassuring to confirm these as well◎

【This is What I Did!】 What to Do If There Are Many Things They Can't Eat?

Some children have extreme likes and dislikes.

In fact, at my wedding, there was a child with very strong preferences, and when I consulted with the mother, she said, “He has such strong likes and dislikes that he only eats udon, so there’s no need to prepare anything else.”

However, even if she said it was okay not to prepare anything, going over three hours at a wedding without eating anything can lead to hunger (and they might cry).

It would surely be sad for a child to see all the adults eating while they have nothing.

While thinking, “But then, udon isn’t on the regular menu; what should I do..." I consulted with the wedding venue, and they agreed to prepare udon as a special menu＊

So, even if there are children who can’t eat any of the items on the menu, be sure to ask what they can eat and consult with the wedding venue♩

For children, weddings are exciting. You want them to enjoy delicious food too＊

Prepare Child-Friendly Meals and Ensure Children Have Fun ♩

When providing a children’s menu at a wedding, the best approach is to show the mother pictures of the food and let her choose♡

Mothers are likely concerned about what kind of food will be served for their children. They might even be worried about whether there will be food at all for younger children...!

It would be ideal to confirm the options for the children’s meal as soon as possible after receiving the wedding invitation reply card＊