Taco Bars and Mashed Potatoes: Custom Wedding Menus are Possible with This Southeast Missouri Wedding Venue.

At Arcadia Academy, your menu is as unique as your love story.

When you think of wedding food, does dry chicken or mystery meat come to mind? If so, we need to talk. At Arcadia Academy, a premier southeast Missouri wedding venue, we believe your menu should be anything but boring. That’s why Thee Abbey Kitchen, our in-house kitchen and catering team, is famous for one thing:

👉 Completely customizable menus made from scratch.

Seriously. If you can imagine it, we can create it. From build-your-own taco bars to loaded mashed potato buffets, late-night pizza slices, and even brunch-for-dinner spreads, we’ll help you design a wedding menu that feels like you.

And the best part? There are no minimums. **No** complicated packages. No per-head requirements. If it's from Thee Abbey Kitchen, you can indulge in whatever you want, however you want it.

At Arcadia Academy, we offer ceremony spots for every vibe, reception spaces for everything from intimate “I do’s” to full-blown 300 guest blowouts, and enough charm to make your Pinterest board jealous. Plus, we have onsite lodging for your favorite people, an onsite bar to keep the party flowing, and a catering team that can whip up just about anything (except for your aunt’s mystery casserole—we’ve got standards).

Yep, we’ve got it all… and then some.

🌮 Taco Bar: Wedding Edition

Who says tacos are only for Tuesdays? One of our most requested setups is the DIY taco bar—and it’s an experience to remember. Picture this:

• Ground beef seasoned to perfection

• Slow-smoked chicken

• Flavorful cilantro-lime rice

• Fresh guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and homemade chips

  
  

Your guests can build their own masterpiece, ensuring everyone is happy. Bonus? It’s affordable, interactive, and definitely delicious.

Perfect for couples seeking fun and affordable wedding catering in southeast Missouri.

🧀 Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese Bar

This is comfort food taken to the next level. Our mac and cheese bar begins with a buttery, gooey, made-from-scratch four-cheese combo. After that, it’s up to you (and your guests) to customize it. Some couples prefer to keep it classic. Others take it up a notch with:

• Buffalo chicken

• Crumbled bacon

• Caramelized onions

• Roasted veggies

• Hot sauce and jalapeños for those who love spice

  
  

Add elegant ramekins or martini glasses, and you've got Instagram-worthy dishes that guests will rave about.

If you’re planning a unique wedding in southeast Missouri, this is your sign to ditch the standard menu and serve comfort food that sparks conversation.

🥔 Loaded Mashed Potato Station

Don’t overlook this delicious option. A mashed potato bar is both classy and cozy. Guests can choose from garlic, loaded, or sweet potatoes, and then we help make magic happen with toppings like:

• Butter (of course)

• Shredded cheese

• Sour cream

• Bacon crumbles

• Roasted corn

• Gravy, green onions, and more

  
  

This setup is perfect for winter weddings or for anyone who cherished Sunday suppers growing up.

🍕 Pizza Bars, Sliders, & Brunch Buffets—Oh My

Not into traditional sit-down dinners? Neither are we! Some of our most loved menus include:

• Pizza buffets with varying custom toppings and sauces

• Mini burger and fry stations with a range of aiolis

• Brunch bars that feature eggs, waffles, bacon, mimosas, and fruit skewers

• Late-night snack stations offering soft pretzels, fresh mini donuts, popcorn, or even cereal bars

  
  

Whether you're catering to 40 or 400 guests, our team at Thee Abbey Kitchen is ready to create a culinary experience tailored to your vibe and budget.

As one of the most flexible southeast Missouri wedding venues with catering included, we make it easy for you to personalize every bite on your special day.

💬 What Makes Thee Abbey Kitchen So Unique?

✅ Everything is made from scratch.

✅ No minimums required (really—we don’t believe in them).

✅ Completely customizable menus based on your tastes, theme, and budget.

✅ Served right here at Arcadia Academy, our historic and affordable wedding venue near St. Louis.

✅ No outside vendors needed—our food is that delicious.

We don’t lock you into packages or limit your creativity. Share your vision with us, and we’ll bring it to life on a plate (or in a taco shell).

💌 Ready to Build Your Dream Menu?

Whether you want midnight biscuits and gravy, elevated small plates, or a retro milkshake bar, we're here to make it happen. Thee Abbey Kitchen infuses flavor, flexibility, and that extra sparkle into your big day.

Let’s bypass the soggy chicken to create wedding food that your guests will rave about for years.

📍Located in Arcadia, we’re proud to be a top-rated southeast Missouri wedding venue with customizable catering that’s as bold, fun, and memorable as your love story.