Lets Talk about Corporate Events (AND How to Make Them Less Sad)

We've been in this game long enough to know that somewhere, right now, Dana from accounting is planning your next quarterly meeting's catering menu. And God help us all, she's thinking about those frozen spring rolls again.

Deep breath.

Here's the thing about corporate catering—it doesn’t have to be a parade of beige mediocrity. You know what I'm talking about: those sad little sandwich platters that smell vaguely of refrigerated despair, and yes, the obligatory pigs in blankets that Bob from sales inhales like he's never seen food before.

But let's talk about what we could be doing instead.

Here's Our Game PLAN for Happier Corporate Catering

1. Elevate the Crudité:

We’re talking a grazing table that's edible art. Think vibrant, tricolor carrots fresh from a local farmer's market (yes, we're that committed), radishes with a pop of pink, and veggies with attitude. These aren't break-room baby carrots—they’re vegetables with personality.

2. MarinateD VEGGIES with CHARACTER

Imagine peppers that actually taste like peppers, eggplants treated like royalty, and cipollinis that have soaked up olive oil and herbs in a way that’ll make you reconsider all past catered meals. This spread isn’t just food—it’s a statement.

3. Bring on the flavor

Pink peppercorn and thyme-marinated feta, warm pita that just begs to be paired, and herbs so fresh they’re practically still growing. Our food isn’t there to fill space; it’s there to steal the spotlight.

4. Options for Everyone

Two dips—yes, two. Hummus that’s not from a plastic tub and citrus-cucumber labneh to replace ranch in your heart. Protein that actually tastes like it has a pulse: seasoned chicken, juicy lamb, perfectly crisp falafel, and beef that doesn’t look like it’s had the life steamed out of it.

5. Food that Feels Like an Escape

Training sessions on "synergy" are already a struggle; let's make the food something worth looking forward to. A meal that could save people from plotting escape routes mid-training is worth the investment.

So next time Dana or someone from HR tries to take the easy route, remind them that good food is what people remember most about these gatherings (apart from, perhaps, the PowerPoint presentations).

IF YOU’RE Looking For a Company in NYC That Specializes In VIBRANT CORPORATE Catering? Get In Touch With PHEASANT Catering and Events!

Let us handle the food, and we’ll make sure your corporate event is remembered for all the right reasons.