Organic Food Catering Ideas For Special Events

If you're looking for delicious and healthy food to serve guests at your next special event, consider either making organic food yourself or have it catered. Not only will the food be nutritious, it will also be full of flavor. 

Organic cuisine is ideal for any type of special event, including both kids' and adults' birthday parties, wedding rehearsals and receptions, anniversary soirees, graduation celebrations, bridal and baby showers, holiday gatherings, and class and family reunions. 

Depending on your event planning budget, you can either make the food yourself in your own kitchen or have it catered from either a professional catering company or your favorite organic or health food restaurant. If you opt to have the meals catered, book your preferred caterer or eatery as far in advance as possible, especially during busy times, such as the holiday season. 

Organic food will be appropriate no matter if you're serving brunch, lunch, or dinner, or simply appetizers or desserts. Since organic produce, which makes up the heart of the meals, is often picked at peak season, it's usually high quality and flavorful. Many organic food restaurants try to source local ingredients, which not only taste better, but support community farmers as well. 

Here are some organic food catering ideas for your next special occasion.

Appetizers

1. Salads 

If you want to serve organic food at your party, you can't go wrong with salads filled with fresh, seasonal produce and other locally sourced ingredients. For an Italian-inspired menu, serve caprese salads featuring sliced organic tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and fresh basil.  You can serve the the satisfying salads alongside bruschetta made with organic flour. 

2. Fruit or Vegetable Skewers 

Another way to incorporate fresh, organic produce into your event menu is with fruit and vegetable skewers, which are ideal for outdoor event. Simply thread any type of produce, such as pineapple, mango, mushrooms, squash, eggplant, or tomatoes, onto skewers and grill them. You can even add chicken, shrimp, or scallops and serve them as entrees.

Main Courses 

1. Pizza 

Another easy way to serve organic food at your celebration is with pizza. You can set up a build-your-own pizza bar complete with organic dough, marinara sauce, vegetables, sausage, pepperoni, and shredded cheese, and allow party-goers to create their own savory pies.

2. Hamburgers 

Another casual main course ideal that's ideal for grilling at outdoor events, hamburgers are easy to customize to accommodate all of your guests' preferences. Start with organic, grass-fed ground beef and veggie burgers, and include organic buns and toppings, such as red onions, cheese and pickles. 

Organic side items include French fries, carrot and celery sticks with hummus, and coleslaw. For more information, contact an organic food restaurant in your area.

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