MatterhornCatering & Private Chef
April 2025 · Private residence, Kessler Park

An Oak Cliff Backyard Wedding

Family-style spring menu under string lights for a Saturday-night ceremony.

Date
April 2025
Venue
Private residence, Kessler Park
Guests
84

The challenge

The couple wanted a wedding that felt like a really good dinner party rather than a reception. No buffet, no banquet linens, no chair covers — just one long farm table.

Our approach

We built a four-course family-style menu around the spring market: green garlic soup, grilled spring lamb with salsa verde, roasted Carolina Gold rice, and a strawberry shortcake bar.

The result

Service ran 18 minutes ahead of schedule, guests were back on the dance floor by 9:30, and the bride sent a hand-written note three weeks later.

"Everyone is still talking about that lamb. We've already booked Alexandria for our anniversary dinner next year."— Megan & Daniel R., Dallas