15 Health-Conscious Catering Ideas for Your Next Event
Are you planning to host an event with health-conscious options? Then you stumbled upon the right blog!
Whether you’re planning a corporate breakfast, family get-together, wedding brunch, or just a casual get-together, health-conscious catering not only delights guests but also showcases your concern about their well-being.
Based on our experiences, client feedback, and lots of delicious experimenting, we’ve put together a list of 15 tasty, health-conscious catering ideas that will skyrocket your next event without skimping on flavor. Let’s jump right into it!
Fresh Salad Bars
Being able to build your salad bar is an amazing choice that leaves everyone smiling. Eating a personalized dish is royalty on its own.
We always encourage our clients to think beyond the horizon instead of basic romaine and ranch. Urban baby kale & swiss chard, heirloom tomato, Peruvian peppers, red onion, cucumber, watermelon radish, and sprouts are some of the standout options that are a total banger when paired right. Pairing them with dishes like balsamic vinaigrette or sour cherry vinaigrette will ensure satisfaction among all the guests with a customized nutritious meal.
When we offer salad bars at events, make sure the setup looks stunning and brims with options ranging from crisp greens, and roasted vegetables to lean proteins and house-made dressings. Because food almost always tastes good when it looks good, wink!
Protein-Packed Grain Bowls
Our current era has seen a wild rise in grain bowl popularity, and we can’t deny their presence in current health-conscious scenarios. Why? Simple, they provide an easy mix of carbs, proteins, and healthy fats, all packed in an Instagram-worthy presentation.
Bowls offer a perfect balance for energy-packed meals that keep guests feeling good all day long. Fresh bowls topped with arugula, goat cheese, salsa verde, and a variety of other delicious ingredients are good examples.
Gourmet Wraps & Lettuce Wraps
When we're putting together our wrap platters, we love using whole-grain tortillas filled with yummy, nutrient-packed ingredients like hummus, turkey, spinach, and roasted veggies. But have you tried going low-carb with lettuce wraps? It's a fun trend that's really blowing up, and they can be just as delicious!
Our all-time Gourmet Wrap hits include options like:
Yogi Wrap (Chicken, avocado, basil pesto, marinated tomato, cucumber, and arugula all packed and rolled on a French Roll).
Meddock Melle Wrap (Chicken, jalapeño jack, avocado, marinated tomato, sprouts, cherry pepper, and adobo buttermilk, wrapped in squaw bread).
Vegan friends don’t worry, we have something in the house for you all too, our vegan special wrap Face Plant includes ingredients like avocado, arugula, sprouts, marinated tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, watermelon radish, balsamic vinaigrette, all wrapped together in harissa ciabatta.
Plant-Based Catering Options
Plant-based eating is no longer a niche trend — it’s mainstream, and we see demand for it at almost every event. To keep things creative, we go beyond standard veggie platters and offer dishes like:
Avocado toast with arugula and pickled onions.
Face Plant wrap featuring avocado, sprouts, and marinated tomato.
Farmers' Market salad with Urban baby kale & swiss chard, arugula, heirloom tomato, Peruvian peppers, red onion, and other good veggies.
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Healthy Sandwich Platters
Sandwich platters are event staples, but the key to making them health-conscious is all in the ingredients. We opt for:
Fresh, local ingredients.
High-quality meats like pastrami and turkey.
Lots of fresh vegetables.
Unique spreads like sour cherry mustard and basil aioli.
We also offer gluten-free bread for guests who need an alternative. Our sandwich options reflect these healthier takes while staying satisfying.
Mediterranean Mezze Platters
People love fresh, gourmet catering, don’t you? In case you do, you might be aware of the fact that they bring together indulgence and health in the best way!
Our platters feature avocado toast with arugula, pickled onions, and fun spreads like sour cherry mustard and basil aioli.
We prepare these delicious options with top-notch ingredients and flavors, a delightful mix of textures that your guests will enjoy playing around with.
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits
What could be a guilt-free dish? A dish you can enjoy without worrying about your health, or a dish that supports you in your health-conscious journey? Avocado toast with arugula and pickled onions is a solid guilt-free treat that’ll feel universal among guests.
Setting up DIY toast bars, where guests layer fresh avocado, heirloom tomatoes, and goat cheese can bring oomph to the whole event! Plus, these colorful toasts not only taste great but also look beautiful on display.
Lean Protein Skewers
Another brilliant option could be protein skewers, why? Because they are portable and versatile. Options like lemon-dill chicken, shrimp with garlic and herbs, or tofu with sesame glaze hit people like a cold shower on a hot day.
Ever heard of built-in portion control? It helps guests enjoy healthy protein portions without overindulging, isn’t it nice?
Smoothie & Juice Stations
Water is okay, but installing a smoothie station in the event is a homerun. It’ll allow guests to choose their base (almond milk, coconut water, or Greek Yogurt) and blend in fresh fruits, greens, and protein add-ons.
Refreshing beverages, especially our homemade lemonade or iced tea, will serve as refreshing options your guests will admire.
Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly Dishes
With so many guests exploring low-carb lifestyles, we always recommend including options like:
Power Protein Bowl with eggs, quinoa, arugula, goat cheese, tomato, and salsa verde.
Face Plant wrap featuring avocado, sprouts, and marinated tomato.
Fresh salads with high-quality ingredients like arugula, goat cheese, and pickled onions.
These dishes won’t spike up your carb counts while sprinkling satisfying flavors and plenty of healthy fats on your taste buds.
Superfood Snack Boards
Installing a superfood snack board is another brilliant idea, small but thoughtful elements truly stand out. We can help you in such cases. Generally, our superfood grazing boards are a fun, modern twist on cheese platters. We fill them with:
Freshly sliced cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes
Hummus and tzatziki sauce
Grilled artichokes and stuffed grape leaves
Fresh cubed feta and slices of pita bread
Whole grain crackers and olives
Fresh berries and citrus slices
They’re nutrient-dense but still feel indulgent and celebratory.
Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Alternatives
Everyone is unique and so are their dietary preferences, accommodating allergies and preferences is hence crucial. Gluten-free and dairy-free options, for example, gluten-free sandwiches with flatbread or salads without croutons, are quite a few ways to make guests with dietary preferences feel included.
Hydration Stations
Water! Basic yet essential, never forget to include these. To add some charm, you can upgrade these with infused water bars with combinations like:
Lemon-cucumber-mint
Orange-ginger
Pineapple-mint
Berry-basil
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Morning events? Solve your breakfast issues with our breakfast delights like:
Signature Avocado Toast with heirloom tomato, arugula, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction
Chorizo Burrito with scrambled egg, Monterey jack, crispy breakfast potato, pickled onion, and sriracha aioli
Morning Zephyr with smoked bacon, fried egg, fresh mozzarella, marinated tomato, basil aioli, pickled onion, and arugula
These options provide lasting energy without the sugar crashes common with pastries.
Balanced Buffets
Though maintaining a healthy buffet is the most challenging problem for anyone planning to host, don’t forget that a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. Don’t overdo with any one type of food, include variety, and don’t forget to include everything from proteins to carbs.
Time for final thoughts!
At Sessions WCD, we’re passionate when it comes to serving people with our catering and delicious dishes. Whether it’s a light Mediterranean spread or a hearty protein-packed grain bowl, we believe healthy food can be just as delicious and celebratory.
Explore delicious catering options at Sessions WCD to find the perfect options for your next gathering. If you want the goodness delivered right to your home, we also offer online ordering services.