Vegan Corporate Catering Lincolnshire | Plant-Based Business Catering

Vegan & Plant-Based Outside Catering Options for Corporate Events

Plant-based catering has moved from a niche request to a mainstream corporate expectation. In the last five years, businesses across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands have accelerated their sustainability commitments, employee wellbeing programmes, and ESG strategies—making food a clear, visible opportunity to demonstrate modern values.

At Salted Orange Catering & Events, we’ve seen this shift first-hand. Today, vegan and plant-based dishes are not just a requirement for a handful of guests—they are often the centrepiece of the menu. Companies want healthier food options, a lower environmental footprint, and inclusive catering that works for every dietary profile.

This guide breaks down everything organisations need to know about ordering plant-based catering for meetings, conferences, away-days, and large-scale corporate hospitality. It also showcases how Salted Orange creates flavour-driven vegan dishes using the best of Lincolnshire produce.

Why Plant-Based Catering Has Become Essential for Corporate Events

The modern workplace has changed dramatically, and corporate catering has had to evolve with it. Firms no longer see catering as an afterthought; instead, it forms part of wider employee care initiatives, sustainability reporting, and visitor experience design.

Below are the key reasons plant-based catering is now a core part of professional event planning.

1. Inclusivity and Accessibility

Every corporate event includes a variety of dietary needs:

• vegan

• vegetarian

• dairy-free

• egg-free

• halal or kosher

• gluten-free

• allergen-sensitive

A high-quality vegan menu instantly covers a significant number of these categories without needing endless substitutions or modified plates.

For event organisers, it means:

• fewer complications

• no guest feeling like an afterthought

• streamlined service

• reduced risk of errors

2. Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Plant-based menus reduce the carbon footprint of an event significantly—often by over 50% compared to meat-based alternatives.

This supports:

• ESG reporting

• sustainability objectives

• green procurement policies

• corporate social responsibility programmes

Many East Midlands businesses now prefer plant-based options to align with environmental commitments.

3. Health and Employee Wellbeing

Heavy, meat-rich meals can reduce productivity after lunch—especially during training days or conferences.

Plant-based dishes provide:

• higher fibre

• more micronutrients

• sustained energy release

• minimal post-meal fatigue

It’s a simple way to keep teams engaged throughout the working day.

4. A Modern Corporate Image

Serving thoughtful, contemporary catering sends a clear message about a company’s culture. Plant-based menus position a business as:

• forward-thinking

• environmentally aware

• inclusive

• employee-focused

This matters for recruitment, retention, and external reputation.

How Salted Orange Approaches Vegan Corporate Catering

Salted Orange does not simply “replace the meat” in a dish to make it vegan. Our chefs design vegan menus from scratch, using Michelin-level techniques to create food that is vibrant, deeply flavoured, and satisfying.

Our approach includes:

• leveraging seasonal produce from our own Lincolnshire farm

• using slow-cooked depth of flavour

• creating protein-rich dishes using pulses, grains, and vegetables

• presenting food professionally for boardrooms and high-level executive meetings

This is plant-based catering built with purpose—not compromise.

Plant-Based Menu Inspirations

Below are examples of vegan dishes featured across our corporate menus, many of which are used daily for film sets, university clients, and private businesses across the region.

Hot Vegan Dishes

These dishes are frequently used for large staff catering, film crews, and events requiring hot delivery:

• Wild mushrooms in garlic “cream” with olive oil toast (GF)

• Asparagus and potato hash with avocado cream and sumac (GF)

• Balsamic roasted beetroot with vegan feta and poppy seed dressing (GF)

• Chickpea and apricot tagine with coriander and lemon

• Cauliflower and coconut curry with basmati rice

• Sweet potato pie with toasted barley, carrot ribbons and chervil oil (Vegan)

Each dish is designed to maintain its integrity when transported and served at scale.

Cold Dishes for Working Lunches and Boardrooms

Our cold vegan options are ideal for director-level meetings needing minimal interruption.

• Heritage tomato with basil, EVOO and sea salt

• Chickpea, cucumber and quinoa salad with lime dressing

• Celeriac, apple and wholegrain mustard slaw

• Grilled hispi cabbage with butternut, pomegranate and green beans

• Jewelled rice salad with apricots, bilberries, dates and sumac

These dishes travel well, plate beautifully, and offer colour and vibrancy to the table.

Vegan Grazing and Afternoon Options

For relaxed or creative office environments, we also produce plant-based versions of grazing boards, including:

• roasted vegetable platters

• hummus, baba ganoush and pitta chips

• seasonal fruit stalls

• plant-based desserts such as brownies, mochi, or fruit tartlets

Perfect for networking, workshops, or full-day conferences.

A Fully Vegan Corporate Menu Example

A popular combination for 40–120 guests:

Main Dishes

• Sweet potato pie with barley and herb oil

• Chickpea and apricot tagine

Side Dishes

• Roasted carrots with fennel seed

• Green beans with garlic

Salads

• Chickpea and quinoa salad

• Heritage tomato salad with basil

Desserts

• Chocolate delice with bitter orange (vegan version)

• Apple beignets with cinnamon sugar

This format balances warm, comforting dishes with vibrant salads and a clean, professional presentation.

How We Build a Corporate Vegan Menu

Corporate clients appreciate clarity, which is why our process is simple:

1. Define Event Type

e.g. working lunch, conference, board meeting, film crew catering.

2. Choose Format

Options include:

• Hot fork buffet

• Cold buffet

• VIP graze format

• Individual lunch boxes

• Fully serviced seated meals

3. Select Dishes

We help you curate balanced combinations across mains, sides and salads.

4. Service Planning

We consider:

• timings

• allergies

• number of delegates

• boardroom etiquette

• heating or no-heating requirements

5. Delivery and Set-Up

Our team ensures:

• temperature compliance

• full labelling

• clear allergen information

• polished presentation

Why Plant-Based Catering Works So Well at Scale

Consistent Quality

Plant-based dishes hold well during transport and service.

Reduced Complications

No need for multiple dietary alternative plates.

Lower Environmental Impact

Supporting your sustainability goals.

Budget Efficiency

Premium quality without the cost uplift of high-end meats.

Plant-Based Catering for Large Corporate Events

Salted Orange regularly caters for:

• 250–600-guest conferences

• multi-day staff hospitality events

• NHS training days

• university functions

• film production crews

These events require reliable, consistent food that suits a large demographic—vegan options excel here.

Sustainability: The Core of Our Plant-Based Offering

Our vegan menus link directly with our farm operations, reducing food miles and waste.

We use:

• compostable packaging

• recyclable service equipment

• solar-powered cold stores

• crop rotation and regenerative practices

This isn’t just plant-based food—it’s a complete sustainability strategy.

Book Vegan Corporate Catering

We design menus tailored to your organisation’s needs, budget, schedule, and dietary requirements.

Explore more at:
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Or contact our bookings team:
enquiries@saltedorange.co.uk
07792 419730