Vegetarian Salads

Vegetarian Salad Catering in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane

Fresh, ready-to-serve vegetarian salads that make office lunches, meetings and events effortless. Catering Project's vegetarian salad collection brings together vibrant, professionally prepared options - from shareable salad platters for the table to individually packed salad bowls for guests who prefer their own serving. Whether you're hosting a team lunch, a client meeting or a larger corporate event, these salads deliver quality ingredients, clear dietary labelling and the convenience of a fully prepared spread.

The collection sits within Catering Project's broader lunch catering range, so you can mix and match with sandwiches, wraps, platters and hot food to build a complete menu for any occasion.

Vegetarian Salads for Office Lunches & Events

Vegetarian salad catering is suitable for corporate events and parties of every size. Whether you're feeding a small project team or a large training-day crowd, salad platters create a colourful, visually appealing centrepiece that enhances meal presentations through the afternoon.

Office lunches & team meetings - Salad platters are easy to set out alongside sandwiches or wraps without any fuss. They suit a quick working lunch where convenience matters and nobody wants to worry about preparation. Salad catering often requires less kitchen equipment and simplifies logistics, which makes it ideal for offices without full catering facilities.

Corporate events & client-facing occasions - When you need to impress, well-presented vegetarian cuisine adds colour and variety to any corporate catering spread. Salads should be customised to match event themes and guest preferences, and the mix of textures appeals to meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

Social gatherings & parties - From cocktail party nibbles to BBQs, salad platters work as a lighter complement to grazing tables, cheese platters or hot dishes. Finger food is ideal for casual or formal events, and options can include hot, cold, sweet and savoury items - vegetarian salad slots in perfectly alongside pastries, nibbles and other finger food selections.

Seminars, workshops & training days - Larger groups need food that holds up well. Sturdy pot-style salads with grains, legumes and root vegetables maintain their freshness longer than delicate leafy greens, making them a practical choice when meals may sit for a while during breaks. Seasonal ingredients can enhance salad flavours and freshness, keeping the menu interesting across repeat bookings.

How to Choose the Right Salads for Your Event

Choosing the right vegetarian salads depends on how you’re serving your guests and what else is on the menu.

• Event type — For office lunches and team meetings, shareable salad platters work well alongside sandwiches, wraps or other lunch catering. For workshops, conferences or events where separate servings are more practical, individual salad bowls can be a better fit.
• Guest preferences — Consider whether your group is likely to prefer lighter vegetable-based salads or more substantial grain, noodle or falafel-based options. A mix of different styles can help create more variety across the table.
• Dietary requirements — Check the dietary tags shown on each product when ordering. Selected salads are available with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, depending on the item.
• What else you’re serving — Pair lighter salads with sandwiches, wraps or hot dishes, or choose more substantial salad options as part of a broader lunch spread. You can also combine vegetarian salads with grazing platters, finger food or other Catering Project favourites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetarian salads are available?

Our current vegetarian salad catering range includes shareable options such as Soba Noodle Salad Platter, Burrito Bowl Salad Platter, Falafel & Grains Salad Platter, Greek Salad Platter, Cherry & Edamame Tabbouleh and Orange, Fennel & Rocket Salad. Individual options include Spicy Tofu Poke Bowl, Soba Noodle Salad Bowl, Burrito Salad Bowl, Falafel & Grains Salad Bowl and Greek Salad Bowl.

Can you cater for vegan or gluten-free requirements?

Yes. Several salads in the collection are marked as vegan (VG) and gluten free (GF) - for example, the Orange, Fennel & Rocket Salad is vegan, gluten free, halal, and dairy-free. Check the dietary tags on each item, and if you're unsure, contact the team before ordering to confirm.

How much should I order for my group?

As a side dish, one platter comfortably covers 3-4 guests for the small size and 10-12 guests for the larger platter. For larger events, add a mix of platter types to create variety and ensure there's enough for everyone.

Do you offer individual vegetarian salad bowls?

Yes. Alongside our shared salad platters, the collection includes individually packed salad bowls such as Soba Noodle Salad Bowl, Burrito Salad Bowl, Falafel & Grains Salad Bowl and Greek Salad Bowl.

How far in advance should I order?

For next-day catering delivery and drop-off catering, place your order by 5pm on weekdays or 3pm on weekends. For larger orders, events or custom catering requirements, we recommend ordering further in advance to allow enough time for planning and availability.

What occasions are vegetarian salad platters suitable for?

Absolutely any occasion where lighter, fresh food is welcome. Office lunches, team meetings, client presentations, seminars, workshops, birthday celebrations and social gatherings all suit salad platters. They also work well as part of a mixed spread at BBQs, cocktail parties or grazing table setups, complementing heavier dishes and keeping the menu balanced.

What can I order with vegetarian salad platters?

Vegetarian salads can be paired with sandwiches, wraps, protein salads, grazing platters, finger food and other items from our lunch catering menu. This makes them suitable as part of a larger office lunch, meeting or event spread.

Browse Our Vegetarian Salad Collection

Catering Project delivers vegetarian salad catering across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with options available for office lunches, meetings, corporate events and everyday workplace catering.

Whether you’re organising shared vegetarian catering in Sydney, individual salad bowls for a Melbourne meeting or a larger corporate catering spread in Brisbane, the vegetarian salad range can be added alongside sandwiches, grazing platters, finger food and other lunch favourites.

Browse the relevant Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane catering page for more information about our service areas and catering options in each city.