Spring 2025 Corporate Catering Trends: The Menus That Matter

Corporate catering in NYC isn’t just about feeding people—it’s about creating an experience. Guests want food that feels just as curated as the event itself, and in 2025, that means global flavors, elevated presentation, and unexpected touches that turn a meal into a moment.

At Pheasant, we believe corporate catering should be anything but boring. Here’s what’s trending this season—and how to serve up an event your guests will actually talk about.

1. Grazing Tables That Are Designed to Impress

The classic cheese and charcuterie board has evolved. In 2025, grazing tables aren’t just food—they’re a statement. A table overflowing with locally sourced cheeses, house-made spreads, marinated vegetables, and handpicked seasonal fruit sets the tone for a stylish and engaging event.

Beyond looking stunning, grazing tables create a relaxed, interactive atmosphere—ideal for client meetings, networking events, or casual corporate receptions where the goal is less formality, more connection.

Pheasant’s Picks

• Cheese & Charcuterie Table – Assorted cheeses and charcuterie, mustards, olives, and pickles

• Mediterranean Station – Marinated vegetables, pink peppercorn and thyme marinated feta, hummus, and citrus cucumber labneh

• Seasonal Crudités and Dips – Fresh, vibrant, and perfectly paired with house-made dips

2. Posh Mocktails Are the New Happy Hour Essential

Zero-proof cocktails are now a must at corporate events. Not everyone drinks, but everyone appreciates a well-balanced, thoughtfully crafted beverage.

Pheasant’s mocktails are designed with house-made syrups, fresh herbs, and seasonal fruit purées that bring complexity and sophistication to the table—without the afternoon crash.

Pheasant’s Picks

• No-Loma – Grapefruit, lime, simple, salt rim

• Cherry on Top – Macerated cherries, tonic, bubbles

• 24 Carrot Gold – Carrot, ginger, mango, hot honey

• Al Fresco – Cucumber purée, yuzu, Topo Chico

Pair them with a beautifully designed grazing table or passed canapés, and the result is an event that feels polished, modern, and considered.

3. Global Flavors and Interactive Food Stations

Corporate catering is evolving beyond static plated meals. In 2025, interactive stations and bold, international flavors are the new standard. Guests want variety, engagement, and the ability to curate their own plate.

Food stations provide the perfect opportunity to introduce dynamic flavors while letting guests enjoy a custom experience. Whether it’s a taco bar with mango avocado salsa, an East Asia dumpling station, or a curated sushi selection, these elements elevate corporate events into something unforgettable.

Pheasant’s Picks

• Taco Bar – DIY tortillas, guacamole, bean and corn salad, slaw, hot sauces, and crema. Choose two proteins: chicken, pork, steak, or mushroom.

• Sushi Bar – Three signature rolls plus two premium options like spicy tuna and yellowtail shiso

• East Asia Station – Nom Wah dumplings, shrimp sui mai, sesame noodles

For an even more elevated experience, additional options include yellowfin tuna with mango avocado salsa, duck or chicken baos, or sashimi add-ons.

4. Plant-Based Dishes That Are the Star of the Menu

Plant-based catering is no longer an afterthought. In 2025, vegetarian and vegan options are designed to stand alongside traditional proteins, bringing depth, texture, and bold flavors.

Dishes like crispy polenta with mixed mushrooms, charred broccolini with roasted garlic, and lentil cakes with cucumber labneh are packed with as much richness and complexity as their meat-based counterparts.

Pheasant’s Picks

• Crispy Polenta – Mixed mushrooms, cipollinis, parsley

• Crispy Lentil Cakes – Pickled shallots, cucumber labneh

• Charred Broccolini – Roasted garlic, lemon

These aren’t just plant-based alternatives—they’re standout dishes that guests will remember long after the event.

5. Your Move: Make Your Next Corporate Event Actually Worth Attending

At Pheasant , we don’t do generic. Whether you need a sleek cocktail reception, a curated grazing table, or a full-scale plated dinner, we’ll craft a menu that is fresh, seasonal, and completely tailored to your event.

Let’s build something exceptional. Reach out today to start planning.