When you think of a BBQ, you traditionally think of sizzling steaks and a variety of meats. But we don’t live in a traditional world anymore, and with plant-based/vegetarian diets on the rise, adaptation is imminent. Finding a vegetarian and vegan BBQ caterer that is careful and understanding of the diet is rare, which is why we’ve created an insight into our wonderfully crafted menus.
1. Plant-powered food on the rise!
In recent years, plant-based diets have grown exponentially, yet finding a delicious vegetarian and vegan BBQ caterer is a difficult task. At Plenty of Thyme, we care about all dietary requirements, whether preference or allergen. Not only that, but we ensure that our menu is as delicious as possible for all.
No matter the event, whether family gatherings, weddings, or even baby showers, there will always be a variety of eaters, and catering to everyone is our goal. No foodie lover needs to feel left out or disappointed with their last-minute thrown-together barely vegetarian meal. At Plenty of Thyme, all our food is prepared the day before and marinated for extra flavours, and each menu is crafted well in advance with personalisation options to ensure all guests are happy and full.
2. Our goal of inclusivity
We pride ourselves on having an inclusive menu and being a fantastic vegetarian and vegan BBQ caterer. Each of our BBQ catering in Essex solutions includes a hot menu and a cold menu; our aim is to have at least one vegetarian or vegan option, depending on the number of plant-based eaters per group.
Each of our menus is bespoke, customisable by the client from day 1, and curated well in advance, meaning that vegan and vegetarian options are completely personalised. An example of a hot dish from our sample menu is our mouth-watering Mediterranean vegetable skewer with garlic and oregano. This is cooked on selected charcoal, taking slightly longer to cook but ensuring ultimate flavour. Our use of herbs and spices uplifts all our meals and ensures that every time we serve food, whether as a vegan BBQ caterer or any other Essex catering service, it is award-winning. All of our menu items, whether plant-based or not, are created a day in advance and marinated for intense and deliciously flavoured food.
Our sample cold menu has a majority of vegetarian dishes, yet as a dedicated vegan BBQ caterer, we are able to offer vegan alternatives to most of these dishes. These include deliciously curated salads such as heritage tomato salad, pickled red onion, buffalo mozzarella, and basil. Exchanging the mozzarella for a vegan alternative ensures it can be inclusive for all.
Each menu item is kept contained in separate bowls, ensuring that there is minimal cross-contamination. As vegetarian and vegan BBQ caterers, we understand the importance of each food item being separated and labelled correctly with any allergen information.
With a vastly customisable menu and award-winning Essex caterers and BBQ experts, our vegetarian and vegan options are sure to impress. We pride ourselves on inclusivity and constantly creating delicious alternatives. With the majority of our cold menu naturally being vegetarian, taste is never neglected and always our top priority.
3. Vegetarian and vegan BBQ caterers you can trust
At Plenty of Thyme, taste is our priority and is never compromised when it comes to vegan and vegetarian options. Curated and marinated in herbs and spices, our alternatives are delicious and as enjoyable as the regular options.
For a taste of our amazingly curated menu or for more information on the types of alternatives we offer, don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us show you the precision we take to ensure all options exceed expectations.