Most Popular Wedding Food Items of 2023
Jen Oceana
If you booked your wedding at Rock Island Lake Club, it’s probably because you’ve heard glowing feedback about the food, whether it was from past couples, friends who have attended weddings here, or vendors that we’ve worked with. Aside from the service and the stunning setting, couples choose Rock Island for the delicious menu!
The extensive menu includes a cocktail hour with lite bites, small plates, live stations, and so much more, followed by dinner and desserts during the reception. Oh, and late-night snacks to send your guests off with!
Need help selecting your wedding day menu? Keep scrolling to see which dishes couples chose the most in 2023, as well as recommendations from the Rock Island team!
Lite Bites
Top 3 (Land): Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles | Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls | Rock Island Sliders & Fries
Top 3 (Sea): Mini New England Lobster Rolls | Mini Lump Crab Cakes | Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Top 3 (Field): Risotto Bites | Buffalo Cauliflower Bites | Baby Brie & Strawberry Maple Bites
Small Plates
Top 3: Mini Beef Wellington | Mini Crispy Bruschetta Chicken | Braised Pork Belly
Cast Iron Fillers
Top 3: Mezze Penne Alla Vodka | Traditional Fried Calamari | Rock Island Braised Short Ribs
Live Stations
Top 3: Fajitas & Margaritas | Nonna’s Italian Kitchen | Slider Shack
Tip: Select foods that tell your love story. Is hibachi your favorite date night? Pick the Hibachi live station!
“My guests have been raving about the food. (Nonna’s Kitchen and the Hibachi were a crowd favorite in the cocktail hour).”
Butcher Blocks
Top 3: Smoked Beef Brisket | Chipotle Lime Skirt Steak | Loin of Tuna
Salad
Top 3: Strawberry Fields Salad | Caprese Salad | Rock Island Salad
Entrees
Top 5 (one from each category):
Filet Mignon | Rock Island Chicken | Pan Seared Salmon | Risotto Primavera (not pictured) | Braised Lamb Shank
“They were super accommodating for anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions.”
Late Night Snacks
Top 3: The Brick Oven | The Drive Thru (McDonalds & Wendy’s) | Midnight Diner Stop
The Chicken Shack and Chinese Takeout are newer items. We expect to see these two late night snacks at lots of weddings in 2024 and beyond!
“The food selection is incredible, everything was delicious and there was such a wide variety of menu options to choose from. Our guests left with clean plates and are still raving about [the Fajitas & Margaritas] live station and [the Brick Oven] we had for our late-night snack.”
Want the inside scoop from the Rock Island staff? Here are some menu items that we recommend :)
The stats above are from weddings in 2023. Check out the 2024 wedding package below!