When serving crowds with a variety of diets and lifestyles, vegetarian catering provides an easy, healthy way to feed the masses. Skip the bland iceberg salad bar or encouraging your vegetarian guests to “load up on sides,” and talk to your local caterer about colorful vegetable-based dishes.

Proudly serving Oahu, HI, for 50 years, Marians Catering has five suggestions for vegetarian options to serve at your next event.

5 Vegetarian Catering Ideas for Your Next Event

1. Grilled Veggie Kabobs

Perfect as hor d’oeuvres, colorful grilled veggie kabobs are easy to transport as guests mill around the venue. Try combinations of bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini.

2. Sushi

To instantly take your catering to the next level, offer a selection of sushi options to guests. Sushi has a wonderful versatility, with plenty of vegetarian varieties available. Try rolls stuffed with avocado, the sweet egg tamago, the Japanese cucumber kappamaki, marinated dried gourd strips known as kanpyomaki, and/or takuan (pickled daikon).

3. Fresh Fruit

Make a large platter of colorful fruit like pineapples, strawberries, and grapes available to guests to graze from. Opt for some exotic fruits they might not get to try often, such as pomegranates, rambutan, and water apples.

4. Lasagna

Lasagna is one of those dishes that can pack a punch and feed a crowd. To make this comfort food vegetarian friendly, talk to your caterer about swapping out the ground beef for slices of eggplant and/or bell peppers.

4. Spring Rolls

With the same versatility as sushi, spring rolls are a visually pleasing, light, filling option for your next event. Vegetarian options can be filled with tomatoes or fresh fruits like mango and pineapple. Set out an array of dipping sauces for guests to choose from, such as chili sauce or avocado-cilantro.

The chefs at Marians Catering handle all the cooking at their Wahiawa facility and will bring the dishes fresh to your event. Specializing in lunch, wedding, and funeral catering, they offer local island favorites and custom menu creations. Check out their catering menu online, or call (808) 621-6758 to speak with a team member about developing a unique menu for your next event.