BBQs have become synonymous with British summertime and with the summer season only around the corner, what better way to celebrate than to host your own corporate summer BBQ party?
As planning a corporate event is typically a ‘months-long process consisting of several stages’, you’re likely already looking for corporate BBQ catering ideas months in advance.
There is a variety of corporate BBQ catering ideas you could choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down to five options to provide you with a more in-depth look at a few.
Some corporate BBQ catering ideas include, but are not limited to:
- Street food trucks
- Seafood boil
- Vegan and vegetarian corner
- Cocktails and mocktails
- S’mores station
1. Street Food Trucks
If you’re looking for a corporate BBQ catering idea with no hassle, then hiring street food trucks is an excellent option.
Most people will expect you to serve typical BBQ dishes, from burgers to hot dogs to salads. However, hiring street food trucks is a great way to offer something unique at your corporate BBQ.
At Urban Food Fest, we have numerous street food trucks for hire that can bring a new and memorable element to any traditional BBQ.
From Japanese chicken katsu burgers to fries to Mexican tacos, hiring street food trucks is one of the best ways to offer a wide range of dishes so that there’s something for everyone at your BBQ.
If you’re interested in hiring our street food trucks to serve a variety of meat, vegetarian, vegan, and halal dishes, be sure to get in touch with a member of our team today.
Most people will expect you to serve typical BBQ dishes, from burgers to hot dogs to salads. However, hiring street food trucks is a great way to offer something unique at your corporate BBQ.
2. Seafood Boil
Another unique and delicious corporate BBQ catering idea is a seafood boil.
For those who aren’t aware, a seafood boil ‘is the generic term for any number of types of social events in which shellfish, whether saltwater or freshwater, is the central element’.
Hugely popular across America, particularly in the American South, seafood boils are the perfect accompaniment to a summer corporate event.
Seafood boils often feature everything from lobster to crab to prawns to potatoes and corn and sausage cooked to perfection in a flavourful spiced broth.
Providing a range of seafood options is also great to cater for any pescatarians attending whilst providing your guests with the chance to try something a little more special alongside traditional BBQ dishes.
3. Vegan & Vegetarian Corner
A great corporate BBQ catering idea is to have a vegan and vegetarian corner, which is an entire section dedicated to your vegan and vegetarian attendees.
Considering that ‘14% of adults in the UK (7.2 million) are following a meat-free diet’, it’s important to provide a range of vegetarian and vegan options at your corporate BBQ to be as inclusive as possible.
Not only will this help to make plant-based attendees feel more included in a predominately carnivorous event, but it will also add a much-needed element of freshness to your BBQ dishes.
We at Urban Food Fest serve a range of veggie and vegan savoury dishes, from American imitation beef & seaweed hot dogs to Indian vegan naan bread served with toppings, and Greek grilled vegetarian halloumi burgers to name a few dishes.
Additionally, if you’re in the mood for something sweet, we also serve Chinese goji berry gluten-free pie, vegan Oreo brownies, and Belgian cinnamon & chocolate button pancakes amongst other suitable sweet treats to satisfy your cravings.
Considering that ‘14% of adults in the UK (7.2 million) are following a meat-free diet’, it’s important to provide a range of vegetarian and vegan options at your corporate BBQ to be as inclusive as possible.
4. Unique Cocktails & Mocktails
You can’t have a BBQ without an array of refreshing beverage options to accompany your delicious food and see your guests through the day.
Offering a range of cocktails and mocktails your guests can either make themselves or can order from a bar is a great way to maintain positive energy throughout the duration of your corporate summer BBQ.
At Urban Food Fest, our team is on hand to serve a range of delicious cocktails and mocktails. From fruity pitchers to jam jar cocktails to Pimm’s and a range of soft drinks, we can even design a bespoke cocktail menu or a themed drinks menu for your corporate BBQ.
Our bars are available with or without the accompaniment of our street food trucks & stalls.
So, come rain or shine, we’ll ensure your guests are topped up with flavourful summer drinks all day.
5. S’mores Station
A BBQ wouldn’t be the same without some sweet desserts on offer for your guests, and a S’mores station is a crowd-pleasing option.
S’mores are a popular food in North America and Canada and consist of toasted marshmallows and chocolate that are traditionally sandwiched between Graham Crackers, although Digestives work just as well.
As such, setting up a S’mores station not only provides a form of fun entertainment for your guests but also a delicious dessert.
After all, nothing screams summer quite like roasting marshmallows over a fire as the sun begins to set.
Setting up a S’mores station not only provides a form of fun entertainment for your guests but also a delicious dessert at your corporate BBQ.
Hopefully this article has provided you with some inspiration for catering ideas when you’re hosting your next corporate BBQ.
If you’re planning a street party and are interested in our services, be sure to contact us at [email protected] or on 02075633021 for more information.
