Themed Lunch Menu Catering
Themed lunch catering offers a thoughtful way to tie your event’s concept into the culinary experience. At Green Apple Catering and Events, every lunch is planned with intention—from the ingredients to the layout—ensuring it reflects the tone of your gathering. Whether you’re organizing a client presentation, creative brainstorm, or midday reception, we create menus that feel cohesive, modern, and made for New York City.
THEMED LUNCH BUFFETS
Served Hot In Chafing Dishes Or Room Temperature | 10 Guest Minimum | 24 Hours Notice Required. Add Sliced Fruit [+5.49 Per Guest]. Add Fruit Salad [+4.95 Per
Guest].
VEGAN 36.95
- Vegetables Khardola Tagine: squash, carrots, potato, zucchini, green beans, pumpkin, raisins, chickpeas, saffron broth, olives
and preserved lemon with Moroccan cous - Orange seitan steak: stir fried with red and yellow peppers
- Ginger orange tofu
- Cauliflower steak with tahini sauce
- Garden salad
- Vegan cookies and chocolate truffle
AFRICAN MENU 39
- Thiebou Djen: Senegalese Fish, Vegetable In A Tomato Sauce
- Chicken Yassa: In A Tangy Mustard-Onion Sauce. With Plantains
Senegalese Rice - Red, Red Stewed Black-Eyed Peas
- Jollof Rice: West African Spiced Tomato Rice With Vegetables.
- Avocado & Mango Salad: With Mixed Greens With A Lime Dressing.
- Cookies And Brownies Including Coconut Rice Pudding Shooters
INDIA 36.00
- Hariyali Tikka: Boneless Chicken Marinated in Mint, Cilantro, Scallions and Spices
Broiled curry salmon - Kadai Chole: Chick Peas with Ginger and Spices; Sprinkled with Fresh Coriander
Roasted Indian Spiced Potatoes - Basmati Rice Pilaf
- Garden salad with kheer ka raita: yogurt with cucumber and mint
- Cucumber Raita
- Naan Bread
HEALTHY SPA BUFFET 38.00
- Grilled salmon: with roasted red pepper coulis
- Soy and ginger glazed chicken breast
- Grilled italian vegetables
- Organic brown rice
- Hummus and grilled whole wheat pita
- Garden salad: with mushroom and asparagus
- Chilled ginger spiced melon soup
- Chef’s selection of sorbets
THAILAND 37.00
- Thai chicken: with spicy peanut sauce
- Salmon marinated: with lemongrass, chilies and lime
- Sauteed baby asparagus and baby bok choy
- Thai pad noodles: with sweet and spicy chili sauce
- Jasmine coconut rice garnished: with chunks of coconuts
- Thai Salad: Lettuce Carrots, Cucumber, Onions, Red Cabbage, Peanuts
- Assorted cookies and brownies including mango rice pudding shooters
AMERICA 38.95
- Mini burgers on toasted brioche bread: with all the trimmings
- Southern chicken fingers: with honey mustard dipping
- Crab cakes: with chipotle aioli
- Homemade macaroni and cheese
- Old fashioned coleslaw
- Butter lettuce: with tomatoes, radish, and cucumber
- Apple pie
MEDITERRANEAN 38.00
- Honey and za’atar glazed chicken kabobs
- Roasted branzino filets: with herbed olive oil, lemon drizzle
- Grilled vegetables: with fine herbs
- Mediterranean salad: romaine hearts, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, feta
- Homemade pita bread and pita chips with hummus
- Cookies and brownies
MIDDLE EASTERN 38.00
- Falafel: with tahini and yogurt dressing
- Chicken shawarma
- Beef Shish Kebob
- Middle eastern cauliflower
- Israeli chopped salad with romaine lettuce
- Hummus: with homemade pita and pita chips
- Dessert platter with baklava
CHINA 43.00
- General Tso’s Chicken
- Beef and broccoli or sweet and sour shrimp
- Shrimp Stir Fry Vegetable Fried
- Green beans in black bean sauce
- Veggie fried rice
- Veggie spring rolls with chili sauce
- Asian Kale- scallions | edamame | shredded carrots | broccoli topped with crunchy noodles & sesame dressing
- Regular cookies, matcha cookies and fortune cookies
CARIBBEAN 42.00
- Jerk Chicken: with Pineapple Salsa
- Island style meatballs
- Grilled mahi mahi: with pineapple glaze
- Dirty rice
- Fried cassava: with garlic sauce
- Kingston Garden Salad
- Cookies and brownies: with coconut rice pudding shooters
GREEK
- Baked Lemon Chicken: with Potatoes and Carrots in a Lemon White Wine Sauce
- Lamb Moussaka: layered with Eggplant and Shredded Lamb topped with Parmesan Cheese
- Monkfish: with Lemon Zest, Tomato topped with Julienne Vegetables
- Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
- Greek Salad: with Feta Cheese, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Cucumber, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives
- Roasted Lemon Thyme Potatoes
- Baklava, Cookies and Brownie
MEXICO 37.00
- Lime chipotle grilled carne asada
- Chicken Mole Stew
- Chili and lime rice
- Mexican roasted vegetables
- Chopped salad with corn, green beans
- Tortillas
- Tapioca pudding and churros with chocolate sauce
LATINO 37.00
- Cuban style baked chicken with cilantro
- Roast pork: with mojo sauce or lime cured salmon with papaya chili relish
- Rice and peas: arroz con glandules
- Grilled vegetables and sweet plantain or boiled yucca with garlic sauce
- Garden salad with pineapple and avocado
- Fresh baked cookie and tres leches cake shooters sea salt caramel
LOUISIANA COMFORT
- Cajun Chicken
- Green & Purple Cabbage Coleslaw: with a Creamy Apple Cider Dressing
- Smokey Maple Baked Beans
- Smoked Jalapeño Corn Muffins
- Vegetarian Gumbo: with Kale, White Beans, Roasted Garlic, Rice and Smoked Tofu
- Fresh Baked Apple Dumplings
FRENCH
- Stuffed Chicken Napoleon: Spinach, Almonds, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Button Mushrooms, Peppercorn Béchamel Sauce
- Sauteed Tilapia with Espagnole Sauce
- Julienne Vegetable Slaw
- Beef Bourguignon
- Rice Etouffee
- Baby Thin Mixed Carrots with Fleur de Sel
- Endive Salad
- Sliced Baguette
- Petit Fours, Cookies, & Brownies
SOUTHERN COMFORT 39.00
Choice of 2:
- Buttermilk fried chicken [needs 36-hour notice]
- Hickory Style Beef Ribs
- BBQ pork ribs [needs 36-hour notice]
- Smoked chicken [needs 36-hour notice]
- Shrimp etouffee with polenta cakes
Choice of 2:
- Corn on the Cob
- Potato salad
- Mac and cheese: three cheese blend, crunchy chip topping
- Country Baked Beans
- Southern sweet potatoes: brown sugar, cinnamon
- Memphis style coleslaw: apple cider vinegar dijonnaise
Accompanied by:
- Pickles and BBQ sauce
- House Garden Salad
- Caramelized banana pudding: chantilly cream, nilla wafer crumble
- Corn bread muffins and biscuits honey butter
ITALIAN 38.00
Choice of two:
- Chicken: piccata | marsala | parmesan
- Eggplant: piccata | marsala | parmesan
- Steak marsala
- Classic beef meatballs
- Veal: piccata | marsala | parmesan [ + 5.00]
Choose 1 pasta:
- Baked ziti pomodoro
- Penne ala vodka
- Vegetable lasagna roulade
- Penne primavera
Accompanied by:
- Roasted Italian vegetables
- Caesar salad
- Cookies, tiramisu shooters and mini Italian pastries
- Garlic bread
Seasonal, Ingredient-Driven Themes
We start with what’s in season and build menus around ingredients that are vibrant, fresh, and at their peak. For guests seeking balance and nutrition, our grain bowls catering brings together greens, grains, and roasted vegetables in elegant combinations. These can be adapted to suit vegan, gluten-free, or protein-rich preferences, and work well for office lunches or press previews where guests have varied dietary needs.
Globally Inspired Menus
For events that call for bold flavor or cultural inspiration, international lunch themes offer both color and energy. A Mediterranean spread may feature citrus-marinated chicken, warm couscous, grilled seasonal vegetables, and bright dips like hummus and harissa yogurt. On the other hand, our Mexican fajita bar catering brings a warm, interactive energy to the room—served with grilled proteins, sautéed vegetables, and all the toppings arranged in an approachable layout. These themes suit both casual and professional occasions, adding flavor and structure to the midday timeline.
Customizable Stations and Individual Packages
Some clients prefer open-concept stations that encourage movement and personalization. For these settings, our create your own salad NYC experience offers crisp greens, market vegetables, composed proteins, and a range of dressings. Ingredients are clearly labeled and presented in a clean, stylish format that fits within modern offices, studios, or showrooms.
In more structured environments—like roundtable meetings, seminars, or client lunches—our lunch box catering provides individual packages that are both polished and practical. Each box is curated with seasonal mains, sides, and finishing touches. These are packaged for ease of service and can accommodate dietary preferences without drawing attention to the differences, making the experience seamless for all attendees.
Menus That Travel Well
Events that extend over time or take place across multiple rooms often call for menus that hold their integrity without reheating. Our room temperature menus NYC are designed with this in mind—offering composed dishes that maintain texture and appeal from start to finish. These menus are suited for walk-throughs, all-day workshops, and settings where staff interaction is minimal, but quality presentation is still essential.
Supporting Elements with Purpose
We design every lunch with cohesion in mind—from the main courses to the complementary dishes. For clients looking to round out the meal with warm elements, our soup catering selection adds comfort and seasonal character to lunch offerings. These can be served as starters or paired with sandwiches and salads for a complete spread.
Pairing proteins or grain-based mains with a fresh assortment of breads and composed vegetables brings dimension and variety to themed catering. Our sandwiches and side salads menu features flexible combinations that work well for both casual and professional settings. These options are arranged with clarity and attention to layout, ensuring smooth service and visual impact.
Expanded Buffets for Midday Gatherings
For events that require more variety and volume, themed lunch buffets create an opportunity to offer multiple flavor profiles without compromising flow or elegance. Our special buffets catering includes a rotating selection of proteins, grains, vegetables, and sauces—each section labeled and arranged to encourage a smooth guest experience. These setups are ideal for multi-team meetings, internal milestones, and daytime receptions where guests are moving between sessions or rooms.
Buffets can also be formatted to reflect a specific region or cuisine. Italian-focused menus might include roasted seasonal vegetables, marinated chicken or eggplant, and pasta selections finished with light sauces. Our hot Italian pasta service delivers these dishes at the right temperature, with attention to timing, garnish, and layout. This style suits a longer lunch window, where guests have time to sit, savor, and return for seconds.
Long-Form Sandwich Displays
For shared, informal settings—like creative team gatherings, studio open houses, or marketing activations—hero sandwiches offer a lunch option that’s both visual and filling. Our heroes by the foot are styled with layered ingredients, each section distinct and easily portioned. These displays function well as centerpieces or focal points, encouraging guests to engage, gather, and dine without breaking the rhythm of the event.
Packaged Variety for Mixed Preferences
Lunch doesn’t have to follow one format. Many of our clients choose a combination of individual and shared elements to ensure flexibility across departments or dietary needs. A lunch setup may include a set of boxed salads, shared sides, and sandwich platters, all presented in a cohesive layout. The sandwiches lunch packages collection is often used in this type of hybrid service, giving guests access to variety while maintaining structure and balance in presentation.
Sweet Finishes That Reflect the Theme
No lunch is complete without something to close the meal, and our dessert options are designed to match the tone and format of each event. Items are selected based on freshness, portability, and seasonality, then presented in a way that blends seamlessly into the larger menu. Our desserts catering menu NYC includes pastries, cookies, fruit-forward selections, and dairy-free options—all curated to offer an elegant, final touch to the meal. Check out our menu for more.
Themed Lunch Menus NYC
Questions —Answered
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What is themed lunch menu catering?
Themed lunch menu catering involves creating a curated dining experience that aligns with the concept or style of an event. This includes coordinated dishes, presentation, and service that reflect a particular theme, cuisine, or seasonal focus.
Can themed lunches accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, all themed lunch menus can be tailored to include options for vegan, gluten-free, kosher-style, and other dietary needs, ensuring every guest is considered without altering the event's culinary cohesion.
Is themed lunch catering available for both corporate and private events?
Absolutely. Green Apple Catering & Events designs themed lunches for boardroom meetings, office celebrations, creative activations, and social gatherings alike.
Are setup and staffing included with themed lunch catering?
Yes, our full-service catering includes delivery, elegant setup, and staffing if required. Each package is customized based on your event’s size and needs.
How far in advance should I book a themed lunch?
While we recommend booking at least two weeks in advance to allow for menu customization and planning, we can often accommodate shorter timelines depending on availability.
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