Corporate Lunch Menu Tasting

Corporate Lunch Menu Tasting Catering

Choosing the right catering partner for your team can feel like a gamble. You want meals that are fresh, balanced, well-received, and easy to manage—but until the food actually arrives, it’s hard to know what you’re really getting. That’s why we offer a corporate lunch menu tasting catering experience that’s built for clarity, not just indulgence. It’s a practical, low-pressure way to preview how our meals will feel in your space, with your people, on your timeline.

At NY Susan Kitchen, our tastings are designed to do more than show off. They help you plan. Whether you’re curating a one-time event, building a rotating weekly lunch, or designing a food program for your team, a tasting gives you the chance to experience the food before you commit. You’ll get to try a thoughtful mix of menu items, evaluate presentation, understand portion sizes, and see how each component travels and holds—because that’s what matters when it’s your name on the catering order.

And if you're not sure where to start, we’ll guide you. We’ll build a tasting that reflects your goals, your team’s dietary needs, and the kinds of flavors or formats you’re considering. It’s a service that helps you make better decisions—not just about food, but about the entire meal experience.

Our Tasting Menu

Gluten Free= GF | Nut Free = NF | Dairy Free = DF | Vegan =V | Vegetarian= VG

ASSORTED SANDWICHES & WRAPS

Selection of Sandwiches And Wraps, Vegetarian, Grilled Chicken, Fresh Turkey, Tuna Salad (DF- GF-NF-V)

SUSAN'S SALAD

Field Greens, Caramelized Pears, Candied Walnuts, Grape Tomatoes, Feta Cheese And Dried Cranberries (GF-VG)

FUSILLI DI CAPRA

Arugula, Marinated Tomatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Eggplant, Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaigrette (NF-VG)

HOT ENTRÉE & SIDES

• Lazone Chicken -W/ Sautéed Shallots, Mushrooms, Cream Wine Parmesan Sauce (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Blackened Salmon- Tangy Creole Tomato and Champagne Sauce (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Basmati Rice Pilaf - W Shitake Mushroom and Spinach (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Vegetable Tian - Mélange of Tomatoes, Onions, Zucchini and Eggplant (DF- GF-NF-V-VG)

HORS D’OEUVRES

• Coconut Crusted Shrimp- Served with Passion Fruit Chili (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Barbacoa Beef Arepa- Corn Arepa, Barbacoa Sauce, Pickled Red Onion (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Chicken Tikka Masala Satay- With Mango Chutney Dip (DF- GF-NF)
• Vegan Crab Cake- Artichoke Hearts, Hearts of Palm, Nori, Old Bay, Vegan Chipotle Aioli (V-DF- NF)

SLICED FRUIT & BERRIES

Seasonal Sliced Fruits & Berries (Lime Mascarpone Dip)

ASSORTED DIPS AND CRUNCHES

• Mutabbal – Eggplant and Tahini Dip (GF-NF-V)
• Zaalouk Dip- Morocco’s Favorite (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Hummus (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Green Goddess Hummus (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Parmesan & Thyme Crackers (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Crostini (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Pita chips Crostini (DF- GF-NF-V)
• Tortilla Chips (DF- GF-NF-V)

SUSAN’S TRAY DESSERT

Cookies, Brownies, Butter Cookies, Mousse Shooters, Panna Cotta And Cake Pops

Designed to Help You Plan with Confidence

Our lunch tastings are built for real work environments. That means they’re portable, clearly labeled, easy to share, and designed to move through a normal office schedule without disruption. We offer a cross-section of our current seasonal menus—including mains, sides, sweets, and sauces—so you can understand not just what’s offered, but how it all fits together on the plate.

Whether you’re looking to preview sandwich trays, composed salads, warm grain bowls, or seasonal soups, we’ll include a sample of each in the tasting—based on your preferences and event needs. We can also highlight dietary options like gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan selections, so your team can give informed feedback on what works for everyone.

Our corporate lunch menu gives you a broader look at the kinds of items that can be included. The tasting helps narrow that list into a menu that’s not only delicious, but also functional. Think of it as a rehearsal that makes the final performance smoother, easier, and more aligned with what your team actually wants to eat.

What’s Included in a Tasting

Each tasting includes a range of lunch components, carefully packed and portioned for easy evaluation. You might receive a few sandwich styles, each sliced into shareable bites. A couple of grain-based salads, warm or cold, with complementary dressings on the side. A sweet item that travels well—like a citrus-glazed cookie or mini olive oil cake. And a few house-made spreads or sauces to show how we layer flavor across the meal.

We also include setup suggestions, portion guidance, and an overview of ingredients so you’re not guessing what’s what. If this tasting is part of a larger event plan, we’ll customize the experience to reflect your vision—whether that’s formal or casual, light or hearty, single-day or recurring. You’ll get a real sense of how the food looks, feels, and flows with your schedule.

For teams interested in structured lunch plans, our sandwich and lunch packages provide a great reference for how items work together in both boxed and buffet formats. Tastings help translate those menu options into meals your team will actually enjoy—and look forward to again.

From Trial to Program: Supporting Long-Term Lunch Planning

A tasting isn’t just for a one-off lunch. For many of our clients, it’s the start of something longer-term. Offices with weekly lunches, creative teams with rotating menus, wellness coordinators building out food benefits—these are the kinds of clients who benefit most from trying before they commit. It gives you the confidence to scale up without wondering how the food will actually land with your people.

We often use tastings to help clients shape multi-week menus. We’ll walk you through what’s in season, what holds well on-site, and how to offer variety without creating complexity. We’ll help you understand how to keep meals interesting without repeating dishes, and how to manage dietary diversity across an entire team.

Our build-your-own salad bar is a perfect example. With the tasting, you can explore dressings, grains, and roasted vegetables that shift with the season. The result is a customizable meal that feels fresh every time it’s served—and gives you a roadmap for future lunch planning that’s both creative and clear.

Gather Feedback, Build Trust, Choose Well

When you bring in food for a team, you’re not just serving a meal—you’re building trust. People remember how meals make them feel. A thoughtful tasting gives everyone a voice in the process. You can gather input, test preferences, and make decisions with clarity, not guesswork. That kind of collaboration helps everyone feel seen—and makes the final menu stronger.

We often hear from clients that their tastings sparked new conversations. About how food affects energy. About the difference between meals that get eaten and meals that get remembered. And about how much care can show up in something as simple as a well-balanced lunch. Our goal isn’t to dazzle. It’s to deliver meals that feel good in real life—on desks, at tables, in between meetings, and during the quiet minutes before the day picks back up.

To see how tasting can support larger menu planning, our culinary experience menus offer examples of how we build flavor arcs, even in casual settings. Your tasting can reflect that same attention to story—giving you more than just a bite, but a feel for what the full experience could become.

Schedule Your Tasting

If you’re ready to explore what lunch could look like with intention, we’re ready to show you. Our corporate lunch menu tasting is designed to give you confidence, not obligation. You’ll try real food made in real time—no shortcuts, no embellishment, no pressure to overcommit. Just a thoughtful way to explore what works best for your team, your schedule, and your setting.

We recommend scheduling tastings at least one week in advance, especially if you’re exploring a seasonal or dietary-specific menu. Tastings can be delivered or picked up, depending on your preference, and we’ll work with you to ensure everything is clearly labeled and easy to navigate. We’ll even include a short guide to help you gather feedback, refine your choices, and move forward with clarity.

To set up your tasting or ask questions about how it works, visit our contact page. We’ll walk you through the options, learn about your goals, and help you design a tasting that does more than feed people—it brings your lunch plan to life.