Angie’s salad platters can provide your next event or function with delectable and all-inclusive catering options. With our salad platters, the options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free diets are plentiful and undeniably delicious. Whether you serve our salad platters alongside other platters or offer them as the main course, your guests, whatever their dietary restrictions or preferences, will no doubt be amazed by the quality of the food. Ensuring that your guests feel cared for is crucial to their overall enjoyment of the event and, with that in mind, you can’t go wrong with Angie’s – we put care and detail into every platter.
In this short read, we will dive into the reasons why our salad dishes are an ideal choice given today’s dietary environment, on top of looking at some of our beloved platter options. We will run through options from our menu that work as either a stand-alone option or can be easily paired with a variety of supplemental platters. Ultimately, we believe that if you are searching for a delicious twist on fine dining, with aesthetics and taste prioritised, then we are the catering company for you.
Why Choose Salad Platters?
If you are wondering why our tasty salads are an excellent choice for your event, it ultimately boils down to inclusivity and well-roundedness. While it is unlikely that most of your guests will be vegan, vegetarian, or have gluten-free requirements, statistically, some of them will fall into one, or more, of these categories. In the United Kingdom, roughly 4.7% of the population is vegan, and 5.8% is vegetarian, which is substantial.
It is estimated that between 2023 and 2025 the UK will see over 15 million individuals choosing a meat-free diet, predominantly from those in Generation Z. As of 2024, 8.6 million people follow a meat-free diet in the UK. Considering that vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more common, it is a prudent choice to factor them into your catering options.
Additionally, catering for vegan and vegetarian diets comes with the added benefit of being inclusive towards those with allergies or health conditions. The most common allergies in the world include foods like cow’s milk, shellfish, eggs, wheat, and nuts. Except for nut allergies, vegan and vegetarian catering options allow those with allergies to indulge in the available dishes. These diets also account for certain medical conditions and help to keep cholesterol levels within healthy limits. Overall, they are accommodating on a multifaceted front.
This can also be true for gluten-free catering options, as many of those with a gluten-free diet often have autoimmune diseases or celiac disease as well. Some guests may have undisclosed conditions, and a wider range of options that meet a variety of dietary restrictions covers all bases.
Ensuring that your guests are able to throw themselves into the festivities, whilst still keeping their health in mind, is a courteous practice as a host. The great news is that Angie’s makes delicious ready-to-eat platters that can be delivered straight to your event, and with our expansive menu, there is sure to be something you and your guests will love.
About Angie’s
Angie’s catering company has an extensive history in the culinary industry. Our founder, Angie Steele, has been involved in high-end restaurants for decades. Her experience includes working at esteemed restaurants like Claridge’s and the Maze, with world-renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jason Atherton. She started Angie’s catering in 2013, along with the cafe, and we have been producing high-quality food and exceptional service ever since.
With our locally supplied fruit and vegetables, every meal is made fresh and is of the highest standard. Not only is the quality of food exquisite but the attention to detail and artistry we put into our dishes can be seen with each beautifully plated meal. Not only see the difference aesthetically but taste and feel it with our masterfully crafted platters.
We are a catering company that is determined to grow with the times. Over the years, we have adapted our business model and menu to suit our current clientele and the rapidly changing world around us. We ensure our service and accessibility are constantly improving, including consistently working to make sure that our website interface is simple and user-friendly. Our menu is easy to navigate, and within a matter of minutes, you can have your order checked out and processed.
The ordering process is about as streamlined as it gets. Simply peruse our menu, add platters to your basket, select a date and time, and we will handle the rest. Additionally, with our transparent prices with zero hidden costs, you can ensure you fall within your budget whilst making no compromises on taste and quality. Events can be challenging to plan without considering catering arrangements and accommodating your guest’s dietary preferences, but with Angie’s, it’s easier than ever. With our impressive variety and attention to detail, you and your guests are in exceptional hands.
Angie’s Salad Platters
Angie’s salad platters are amongst our most versatile and inclusive. They are perfect as a main dish but also work wonderfully with our various meat and fish platters. Generally, three platters for every 8 to 12 guests should be enough, but it is entirely up to you how much food you feel is necessary. The wonderful thing about Angie’s is that we make mixing and matching platters easier than ever with our expertly curated set menus.
Differently sized set menus can serve groups as small as eight and as large as twenty. More than one set menu can be ordered as needed – there is plenty of room for experimentation. Below we have some examples of salad platters that are perfect as stand-alone dishes and some that are an element of our set menus. However, there are no restrictions, with such a versatile menu these are just examples that can prompt your inspiration and creativity.
Stand-Alone Salad Platters
Angie’s offers three delicious salads that centre around aubergines that function perfectly as a main course. Firstly, our aubergine rounds are roasted and infused with cumin and other flavourful spices, this is further complemented by the creamy coriander yoghurt, which balances the flavour profiles. Additionally, freshness and crunch are added in the form of spring onions, and lemon zest is thrown in to truly round off this dish. The second offering is a delectable aubergine with a tahini dressing salad platter.
This is an indulgent choice that offers your guests something unique while being both vegetarian and gluten-free. We combine oranges, tahini, and yoghurt to create a tangy combination of sweet and savoury flavours. Fresh herbs are then added to elevate the flavours further, with a healthy dose of pomegranate seeds to add a sweet crunch. The masterful balance of flavours in this dish is one that your guests will likely not forget anytime soon.
Finally, our aubergine, cabbage, and black quinoa salad platter is perfect for those seeking a combination of interesting textures and spicy undertones. Harissa yoghurt and creamy feta cheese add an electric combination of spice and salt that dances on the taste buds. This dish is also gluten-free and vegetarian, making it an inclusive option on top of being incredibly tasty.
Another impeccable stand-alone salad platter is our fusilli pasta with grilled courgette. It’s almost impossible to go wrong with a pasta salad, and this option is full of depth and flavour. We smoke and slightly char the courgettes, then, add broad beans, spring onions, and shaved radish to create this salad platter’s depth. Mozzarella is then added for a creamy note and lemon zest for a note of citrus – truly a must-have at any event.
Another pasta salad option with a more elevated fine-dining feeling is our Orzo pasta with cherry tomatoes. This salad platter offers delicate sweet notes from the yellow and cherry tomatoes, which are complemented by the tanginess of black olives and feta cheese. Finally, parsley and chickpeas add some much-needed crunch to each bite. The beautiful colours from the tomatoes and olives create a picturesque platter, just as gorgeous as it is appetising.
Complimentary Salad Platters
As mentioned previously, our platters can easily be mixed and matched. For instance, our Champ set menu offers a lovely mix of meat and salad platters. It includes Chicken & Pistachio, Mediterranean Couscous, Cauliflower & Spinach, Green Bean & Almond Pesto, Pan Seared Salmon and Panzanella.
Even the Chicken & Pistachio Pesto is gluten-free, ensuring that meat lovers who follow a gluten-free diet are not limited. Overall, this set menu offers wonderful Western flavours, which combine elegantly to leave a long-lasting impact on your guests. If you are looking for a delicious and inclusive variety of meat, fish, and salad platters – this option is perfect for you.
However, if you are looking for additional options but still want to ensure that you have a good selection of vegetarian-friendly options, our Lupa platter is unmissable. Our Lupa set menu for larger groups combines a variety of salad platters and vegetarian mains. This includes Beetroot Falafel, Broccoli & Wild Rice, Butternut & Blackened Sweetcorn, Cauliflower, Spinach & Dill, and Aubergine Rounds.
This is the perfect set menu for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free guests alike. For instance, the Broccoli & Wild Rice as well as the Cauliflower, Spinach & Dill are both vegetarian and gluten-free. The Butternut and Blackened Sweet Corn dish is vegan and gluten-free, and the remainder is either one or the other. It is an all-encompassing and enticing menu, sure to add a hint of luxury to any function.
Another well-rounded vegetarian and vegan set menu we offer is our Otis menu. This includes Beetroot Falafel, Green Bean & Almond Pesto, Cauliflower, Spinach & Dill, Ironbark Pumpkin, Kale & Quinoa, and Panzanella. Every dish on this menu is gluten-free, apart from the Panzanella. This platter offers full earthy flavours as well as the perfect balance between crunch and creaminess. If any of these are to your liking, get in touch with us and have these fantastic dishes delivered straight to you.
Salad Platters: In Conclusion
Angie’s caters with care, and our balanced salad platters are always a hit with guests. Whether you’re looking for a set menu, would prefer to mix and match as you see fit, or want the salad platters to be the main attraction of your selection – our options are impeccable. We provide salad platters that will elevate your event to a fine dining level, whilst keeping guests who have dietary requirements in mind. If you would like to have a look at our complete platter guide, have a look through our varied menu.
Alternatively, reach out for any custom inquiries or dietary concerns and we will be more than happy to assist you in creating the perfect menu for your event. Let us do the work, so you can relax and enjoy your event with our delicious and beautifully prepared platters. You can rest assured knowing your guests are all accommodated by a catering company with expertise, experience, and culinary proficiency.
