Hosting a vegan event and need inspiration? Check out our sample menus from real events hosted by our grant recipients!
Cocktail Hour

Sample Menu #1
Smoked Gouda, “Bacon,” and Spinach Turnovers
“Chicken” Salad Spinach Wraps
Almond Ricotta Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms Topped with Basil-Walnut Pesto
Tomato-Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction
Crostini with Olive Tapenade and Miyoko’s Cheese
Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Crisps
Caesar Salad Kabob

Sample Menu #3
Pineapple “Shrimp” Bowls
Hearts of Palm “Ceviche” with Avocado-Citrus Drizzle
Braised Jackfruit Taquitos
Bleu “Cheese” Almond Stuffed Baby Portobello Mushrooms
Corn Chips with Smoked Chipotle Salsa
Sample menu #2
Fried Buffalo Cauliflower fritters
Crispy Garlic Zucchini Sticks
Moroccan Carrot Salad Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves
Mini Chickpea Falafel with Roasted Garlic Tofu Dip
Vegetable Pakoras and Samosas with Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Sauce
Marinated Grape Tomato & Olive Skewer with Basil & Balsamic Glaze
Freshly sliced fruit platter


Sample Menu #4
Eggplant Osso Bucco
Za’tar Spiced Kebabs
Warm Root Vegetable Salad
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Brownie Bites and Cookie Platter
Staff or Volunteer Luncheon

Sample Menu #1
Local Greens with Orange-Walnut Dressing
Veggie Chili over Brown Rice
Polenta Triangles
Sweet Potato Lasagna
Warm Apple Crisp

Sample Menu #2
Baby Arugula and Golden Beet Salad
Creamy Potato Salad
“Chicken” Salad Wraps
Caponata Wraps with Roasted Eggplant, Red Peppers, Tomato and Zucchini
“Bacon” and Sweet Potato Sandwiches
Assorted Vegan Cupcakes

Sample Menu #3
Ginger Lemongrass Tofu Sandwiches with Sriracha “Mayo”
Falafel Skewers
Sweet and Spicy Popcorn “Chicken”
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Tacos with Coleslaw
Nacho Bar with Creamy Queso, Salsa, Olives, Guacamole, Jalapenos

Sample Menu #4
Assorted Veggie Sushi Rolls: Cucumber and Avocado, Roasted Red Pepper and Shiitake Mushroom
Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauces
Sesame Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Gala
Sample Menu #1

Winter Harvest Vegetable Chowder
Roasted Acorn Squash with Creamy Polenta
Vegetable Ratatouille
Raspberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Sample Menu #2
Marinated Artichoke and Coucous Salad
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Wild Mushrooms and Crispy Kale
Pan Fried Zucchini Cakes with White Bean Puree and Asparagus
Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Conference or Summit
Breakfast
Bagels with Hummus, Assorted Jams, “Butter,” Sliced Tomato, Cucumber, and Capers
Fresh Fruit Platter
Coffee and Tea Service with Soy and Almond milk
Hors d' Oeuvres
Fresh Spring Rolls with Cucumber, Mango, Mint, and Cilantro, Served with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Grilled Vegetable Platter with Seasonal Vegetables and Homemade Hummus
Tomato Bruschetta with Diced Tomatoes and Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Served on a Garlic Crostini
Luncheon
Roasted Portobello Mushroom with Pesto, Balsamic and Pickled Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mixed Greens Served on Focaccia
Homemade Farro Salad with Kale, Pomegranate, and Maple Vinaigrette
Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Vinaigrette
Assorted Grain Breads and Rolls
Fresh Fruit Platter
Assorted Vegan Cookies