GRAIN BOWL MENU

Grain bowl Catering menu

Grain Bowl Menu Is a healthy and delicious meal option that are easy to customize to your taste preferences. Grain bowl catering is a service that provides a variety of grain-based dishes served in a bowl, often with vegetables, proteins, and flavorful dressings. These bowls are typically healthy and customizable, making them popular for events such as corporate meetings, parties, and weddings. Caterers offer a selection of different grains such as quinoa, brown rice, or farro along with an assortment of toppings and dressings to create delicious and satisfying meals for guests. This type of catering is great for those looking for nutritious yet delicious options for their event.

20 Guests Minimum
$29.75 PER GUEST

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STEP 1: Choose 2 of Your Favorite Grain

(Plain Or Seasoned With Sesame Oil )

Steamed Brown Rice	Sticky White Rice	Farro
Jasmine Rice	Quinoa	Wild rice
Basmati Rice

STEP 2: Choose 4 Of The Following Meats And Protein

Grilled steak	Korean Bulgogi Spicy Beef	Ground Korean Beef
Stir Fried Beef	Sriracha Chicken	Thai Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken	Roasted Teriyaki Salmon	Grilled Green Curry Salmon
Coconut Ginger Chicken	Thai Spiced Tofu	Thai-spiced turkey
Roasted Fresh Turkey	Garlic Shrimp	Coconut Shrimp

STEP 3: Choose 10 items From The Following Vegetables (hot Or Cold)

Roasted Portabella Mushroom	Raw Baby Spinach	Raw Baby Kale
Mung bean sprouts	Sautéed Shitake Mushrooms	Roasted Corn
Sautéed String Green Beans	Sautéed Kale	Grilled Eggplant
Green Peas	Pickled Radish	Sesame Noodles
Dried Seaweed	Roasted Brussels sprouts	Roasted zucchini
Roasted Carrots	Roasted Sweet potatoes	Roasted Cauliflower
Asparagus	Fresh Avocado	Seasoned seaweed
Edamame (fresh soy)	Sliced Button Mushrooms	Steamed Broccoli
Bell Peppers	Red Onions	Pickled Ginger
Artichoke hearts	Hearts of Palm	Green Papaya
Tomatoes	Water chestnut	Sliced Almond
Grape Tomatoes	Sunflower Seeds	Baby Corn
Walnuts	Peanuts	Soy nut

Step 4: Choose 6 Of Your Favorite Sauces

Teriyaki Sauce	Garlic sauce	Sweet chili sauce
Satay Peanut Sauce Red	Curry Ginger	Japanese spicy sauce
Coconut Sauce	Sriracha	Doenjang (bean paste)
Soy sauce with ginger	Plain Soy Sauce	Miso Sauce
Sweet and Sour Sauce	Japanese Ponzu Sauce	Thai Lemongrass sauce
Korean BBQ Sauce

Complementary Won-ton Stripes , Scallions and Sesame Seeds

Enjoy Our grain bowl menu

Grain Bowl Catering: Healthy, Flexible Options for Events in NYC

Grain bowl catering offers a smart and balanced way to feed groups without relying on standard sandwiches or buffet trays. With a base of whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, or farro, these bowls are paired with proteins, vegetables, and sauces that allow guests to create meals that suit their own tastes and dietary needs. For corporate lunches, team events, weddings, or private gatherings, grain bowls give hosts an option that feels clean, modern, and inclusive.

At Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events, grain bowl service is part of our broader approach to offering thoughtful, ingredient-forward meals. Our corporate lunch menu includes bowl-building formats that support dietary flexibility without giving up quality or flavor. For planners looking to offer healthier meal choices that still satisfy, grain bowls are a reliable option that fit right into structured meetings or more relaxed group settings.

What’s in a Grain Bowl?

A grain bowl is a layered meal built on a foundation of whole grains. From there, guests or planners can add cooked or raw vegetables, plant-based or animal proteins, sauces, and garnishes. This format works well for catering because it offers both structure and customization. People can build a filling, healthy plate that meets their own preferences without having to request substitutions or adjustments.

Common base grains include quinoa, jasmine rice, wild rice, brown rice, couscous, or farro. Each grain offers a different texture and flavor, making it easy to adapt to different themes. Toppings may include roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, spiced tofu, shredded cabbage, avocado, crispy chickpeas, or fresh herbs. Dressings or sauces like tahini, chimichurri, balsamic glaze, or sesame-ginger vinaigrette complete the bowl.

Grain bowls work especially well for groups where a mix of dietary needs must be considered. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free combinations can all be created from the same base bar. We use this same principle in our individual entrée catering, where customization and clarity are important.

Built for Events: Flexible Formats That Work

Our grain bowl catering can be formatted in a few different ways depending on your event type and space constraints. For drop-offs, we prepare the bowls as pre-composed meals with the option to mix-and-match within each order. For events with space for setup, we recommend offering a build-your-own bowl bar, where guests walk through and select each component. This format helps larger groups move quickly while still offering choice.

This setup is similar in layout and staffing to our Make Your Own Bar catering, which has been a popular service style for both offices and private clients. Everything is labeled, portioned, and presented for clarity and ease of access. It’s efficient and keeps service running smoothly — especially during time-sensitive functions like client meetings or post-conference lunches.

Grain Bowls vs. Traditional Boxed Lunches

Grain bowls provide more flexibility than traditional boxed lunches while still offering portion control and portability. Each bowl includes whole grains and balanced toppings, which means they feel filling without relying on bread or pasta. Guests who typically avoid sandwiches or processed carbs appreciate this change, and planners have more room to meet different dietary requests within the same order.

If you’re comparing options for group meals, consider how grain bowls stack up against more familiar choices like wraps or hero platters. Our corporate lunch box menu includes several boxed formats, but the grain bowl setup gives clients more space to offer plant-based and nutrient-rich meals that don’t feel heavy or repetitive.

Pairing Grain Bowls with Sandwiches and Sides

Grain bowls can be offered on their own or alongside other familiar items for guests who prefer variety. In larger office settings or mixed group events, combining bowls with a sandwich platter or hero board allows for more choice without requiring two separate catering services. We often recommend pairing with our sandwich and hero trays when the guest list includes a wide age or dietary range.

For more formal settings or private events, grain bowls can be grouped with plated sides or additional add-ons. The format works well for seasonal themes, international pairings, or dietary customization. If you’re planning a dinner party or coordinated group event, our themed dinner menu services offer opportunities to integrate grain bowls into a broader format that includes passed appetizers, plated courses, or staffed buffets.

Balanced Meals Without the Heavy Feeling

One of the strengths of grain bowls is how balanced they are. With the right topping mix, each guest gets fiber, protein, and healthy fats in one dish. For clients planning wellness-oriented events or nutrition-conscious meetings, this format aligns well with the expectations of today’s office culture. We often include light pairings, like a side salad or seasonal slaw, as part of our side salad offerings.

Desserts are also easy to pair with grain bowls. You can keep the meal healthy from start to finish by including fresh fruit skewers or dairy-free cookies from our dessert catering menu. For wellness-themed events or offices that encourage clean eating, this combination works especially well.

Flavor Profiles for a Diverse Guest List

Grain bowls don’t have to feel repetitive or bland. With the right flavor combinations, you can offer bowls that match event themes or seasonal produce. For example, adding grilled vegetables, black beans, corn, and lime crema creates a Latin-inspired bowl that pairs well with the menu items found in our Mexican Fajita Bar.

During colder months, warm grain bowls can be combined with hearty seasonal soups. Roasted root vegetables, brown rice, and miso-glazed tofu are ideal for winter gatherings, while lentil and quinoa bowls make great companions to the soups available in our soup catering options. These pairings are often used for fall staff lunches or working sessions where hot meals are appreciated.

Grain Bowls for Small and Mid-Sized Groups

Even smaller groups can benefit from the grain bowl format. For lunch-and-learn sessions, workshops, or department meetings, we offer smaller portion setups. These can be part of a wider package or provided as a standalone drop-off. If your team is looking for convenient, lighter options, our lunch packages can be adjusted to include grain bowl portions in place of sandwiches or wraps.

Grain bowls also offer opportunities for cultural adaptation. For example, using farro, white beans, roasted tomatoes, and basil vinaigrette, you can present an Italian-style grain bowl as an alternative to heavier pasta dishes. This format is often requested by clients using our Italian pasta catering menu but wanting a lighter alternative.

Adapting to Seasonal Menus and Themes

Whether you’re planning a summer rooftop event or a winter seminar, grain bowls can be adapted to seasonal ingredients. Grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, and herbed couscous are summer-friendly, while roasted squash, quinoa, and citrus tahini dressing work well in colder months. Our seasonal lunch themes often include custom bowl combinations to fit these formats.

If you’re organizing a larger function where guests will serve themselves, consider offering a buffet-style setup that includes grains, proteins, and toppings in separate containers. This style is similar to what we offer in our catering lunch buffets and is suitable for 30 to 150 guests. Labels and serving instructions are included so the flow is organized and clear.

Grain Bowls as Part of Hybrid Catering Orders

Some events call for mixing multiple formats — for example, combining sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls so each guest has at least two choices. We structure this by preparing both individual and shared-format items and labeling accordingly. This is a good way to manage dietary diversity while still controlling cost and waste. Our sandwich catering menu often works well in tandem with bowl service for this reason.

Clients sometimes ask whether grain bowls should be chosen over a salad bar. The answer depends on how much flexibility and structure is needed. Salads are lighter and offer more raw vegetables, while grain bowls are built for guests who want a more filling base. Our create-your-own salad bar is still a popular service, but for more active working sessions or client-facing events, bowls offer more nutritional value per serving.

How to Schedule Grain Bowl Catering with Susan’s Kitchen

We serve all five boroughs of New York City along with nearby areas of New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, and Connecticut. Orders can be scheduled by phone or email. If you’re planning a full-day event, grain bowls also work well after a catered breakfast from our breakfast catering menu. Orders are delivered on time, labeled, and portioned with care. For staffed events, we coordinate full setup, rentals, and breakdown as needed.

To request a quote or speak with our scheduling team, email contact@nysusankitchen.com or call (212) 767-0218. We’re available every day from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with phone support beyond these hours.