If you’re planning an event and still putting together a catering menu, make the most of spring by highlighting seasonal flavors. With a variety of spring produce and proteins to choose from, you can create a diverse menu to appeal to any guest’s palate. When talking to your catering company about the dishes for your upcoming event, include these fresh flavors.

3 Ideas on What to Serve at Your Spring Catered Event

1. Fresh Salads

Spring is the perfect time to bring salads back into the mix. Salads showcase the fresh greens available; look at options like spinach or mesclun. You can also expand the salad offerings by including fruit, somen, or potato and macaroni. 

2. Light Proteins

Leave behind winter’s heavier stewed proteins and choose lighter options to accommodate the warming temperatures. For pupus, opt for traditional fare like chicken wings or impress your guests with fresh poke, lomi lomi salmon, and sashimi. Lemon chicken or chicken katsu with dipping sauce will provide a crisp and tangy main dish.

3. Island Favorite Desserts

End your catering menu on a sweet note with coconut haupia or mochi. Both of these dessert options are satisfying, yet not sugary, gently rounding out the flavors of the entrees. If you’re looking for something more visually dramatic, choose a cake in guava, haupia, or citrus crunch. For those who are watching their diets, have a platter of fresh fruit like pineapple spears.

If you’re ready to build a spring-centric catering menu, consult the professionals at Marians Catering. They have more than 60 years of experience catering a wide variety of events across Oahu, HI, from weddings to corporate parties. Preview their menu offerings online or on their Facebook page. Call (808) 621-6758 to start planning. You can also check out their five-star reviews on Yelp.