Vegan catering is no longer a niche request – it’s a mainstream expectation at corporate events across London. Whether you’re planning an all-vegan event or simply ensuring your catering is inclusive for plant-based colleagues and clients, getting vegan corporate catering right matters.
This guide covers what to expect from vegan corporate catering in London, how to plan effectively, and why it’s easier than you might think.
The number of vegans in the UK has quadrupled in the past decade, and London leads the trend. In a typical London corporate environment, you can expect 10–20% of attendees to request vegan or plant-based options. Beyond individual dietary choices, there are compelling business reasons to prioritise vegan catering:
If your mental image of vegan food is a sad salad in the corner, it’s time to update your expectations. Modern vegan corporate catering in London is vibrant, creative, and genuinely impressive. At Fresh N Funky, our vegan menus include:
Working lunches: Mediterranean grain bowls, Thai coconut noodle salads, falafel and hummus wraps, roasted vegetable and pesto focaccia, individual bento-style lunch boxes with multiple components.
Canapés: Avocado tartare on corn tortilla, spiced cauliflower bites with tahini, jackfruit sliders, mushroom and walnut crostini, sweet potato and black bean bites.
Buffets: Sri Lankan coconut dhal with rice, Moroccan vegetable tagine, roasted aubergine and pomegranate salad, vegan sushi platters, chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables with balsamic.
Formal dinners: Beetroot carpaccio starter, wild mushroom risotto, roasted cauliflower steak with romesco sauce, coconut panna cotta with passion fruit.
Conference and all-day catering: Vegan breakfast options (avocado toast, granola with coconut yoghurt, fruit platters), mid-morning energy bites and smoothies, vegan lunch buffet with multiple hot and cold options, afternoon vegan cake selection with coffee.
The key is variety and quality. A vegan working lunch with just one option feels like a compromise. A vegan spread with five or six dishes feels like a celebration – and that’s the difference between a caterer who treats vegan as an afterthought and one who embraces it fully.
London is at the forefront of vegan food innovation, and corporate catering is evolving rapidly. Key trends we’re seeing across our corporate clients:
Flexitarian menus: Rather than offering separate ‘vegan’ and ‘non-vegan’ options, many companies are requesting menus where the majority of dishes are plant-based, with just one or two meat options available. This normalises plant-based eating rather than positioning it as an exception.
Global plant-based cuisines: Middle Eastern, South Asian, East Asian, and Latin American cuisines have centuries-old plant-based traditions. Drawing on these traditions produces far more exciting vegan food than trying to replicate meat-based Western dishes with substitutes.
Reduced-waste catering: Vegan catering pairs naturally with sustainability goals. Companies are increasingly requesting minimal packaging, zero single-use plastics, and food waste tracking as part of their catering contracts.
Elevated presentation: The days of vegan food looking ‘worthy but dull’ are over. Modern vegan corporate catering prioritises the same visual standards as any premium menu – vibrant colours, creative plating, and restaurant-quality presentation.
Most corporate events aren’t fully vegan – you’re catering for a mixed group. The key is ensuring vegan options are equally appealing, not an afterthought. Here’s how:
Vegan catering is generally comparable in price to standard corporate catering – sometimes slightly lower because plant-based ingredients can cost less than premium meats and seafood. At Fresh N Funky, our vegan corporate menus start from the same price points as our standard menus with no premium for plant-based choices.
At Fresh N Funky, we create exceptional vegan food that impresses everyone at the table – not just the vegans. Our chefs design bespoke vegan menus for every format, from working lunches to formal dinners, using fresh seasonal ingredients and bold flavours.
Planning a corporate event with vegan requirements? Call 03450 942 922 or tell us about your event online.
