How Mnay People Choose Beef at a Reception
Do Most Prefer Beef or Fish
We're having a plated dinner and trying to narrow down on menu selections. We plan to have two main entree selections and a vegetarian option for anyone who needs it. We've pretty much decided to go with a chicken entree as one option. For the second, we're torn between a beef option or a fish option. Choices for beef would be filet, ny strip, or prime rib and choices for seafood are norwegian salmon w/ asian orange ginger sauce or grilled salmon wrapped in parchment w/julienned vegetables.
If you're one of those that would select something else besides chicken or vegetarian, would you prefer a beef entree or seafood (salmon)?
EDITED: To correct typo.
I should have also mentioned we have the option to do a duet plate of
DUO OPTION
Sliced beef tenderloin, roasted shallot & mushroom, rich marsala wine sauce and
pinwheels of chicken florentine.
Should we just do this and call it a day? No second entree option which would mean no need to select an entree on the RSVP.
78 Comments
Source: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/do-most-prefer-beef-or-fish/d2bd2a686f0d2e4f.html
Master April 2017
Anne ·
I would prefer salmon, but I don't think that's true for a lot of people.
Dedicated May 2018
Erica ·
As much as I love salmon I would say go with steak or prime rib! Most people would like that better, I would think. Not an expert though, just my opinion
VIP October 2016
R&B2016 ·
Personally, I would prefer beef, but DH would prefer salmon. I think it's going to be a mixed bag, but it looks like plenty of options either way you go.
VIP April 2017
Mariah ·
I will almost always choose beef over salmon.
Celia Milton ·
At most of the weddings we catered, we'd do a beef and a non beef (fish or chicken). Usually, 75% of the guests would choose beef. People eat chicken every day.....
Do the filet (easier to cook and hold, easier to eat and a better sized serving after a cocktail hour) and fish
Master March 2018
FME ·
I don't eat beef but I think most people would prefer beef
Master June 2017
I don't care for chicken or fish, so I always go with the beef.
VIP April 2017
mrsmack ·
I don't mind salmon, depending on the way it's prepared, but I know FH hates salmon and will very rarely eat it. I would go with a beef option because I think it will be more popular. My personal vote would be for prime rib
Devoted August 2018
I always order the beef or the fish. Definitely fish if the place will not cook my beef to my preferred temp. Other than that, it's a game time decision for me. I feel like the heavier the cocktail hour, the more I am inclined to order fish. Also, in my experience, prime rib seems to be polarizing as a beef option: people LOVE prime rib or do not eat it all.
I know you were looking for preferences, but I think it's a know your crowd and rest of your menu situation, as well. Does the chicken come with mushrooms and so would the beef? Then I would lean towards fish. Is the chicken Asian-inspired? I wouldn't go with the ginger salmon.
Rambling aside, I do not think you can go too wrong here. There's people who don't eat red meat, there's people who don't eat seafood, and people who crave them both.
VIP August 2018
Red2018 ·
I love salmon but I would choose beef because sometimes fish makes me sick. So I always go with the safer choice
VIP March 2017
Danielle ·
I love salmon and could eat it everyday but I would do beef for sure. Filet or NY Strip sound great.
Master April 2017
I'd pick salmon, but if it was any other fish, I'd probably go with the beef (I know, I'm difficult).
VIP September 2017
It's going to be "Good" ·
I personally would choose the salmon.
Master March 2018
Orchids ·
Cooked salmon makes me nauseated (a pity, because I love the taste) but as long as I had another option I'd be fine.
Devoted July 2017
FitzwilliamDarcy ·
Salmon with orange ginger sauce sounds amazing (thank you for the dinner idea!), but at a wedding I'd probably feel celebratory and indulge in a nice filet!
VIP July 2017
Leah ·
I know more people who don't like any type of fish vs those who don't eat beef (hardly any).
VIP September 2017
Mmm beef for me
although the duo option is interesting I think you should give your guests a choice
Master January 2017
S&P ·
I would choose beef over fish 100% of the time. If you want the fish I'd replace the chicken and do beef or fish. 120 out of 187 of our guests chose the beef option over chicken or vegetarian.
VIP November 2017
Meaghan ·
I'm vegetarian, so only speaking on what I observe but I think more people would be anti-fish then anti beef. In other words while the number of people who would pick one or the other is probably about equal I think more people would be fine with beef then would be fine with steak.
Expert September 2015
Massy ·
Since most fish (including salmon) makes me sick, I would go with beef.