Catering for an office is never as simple as it sounds. Someone is vegetarian, someone else is vegan, someone doesn’t eat gluten, and someone else avoids onion and garlic entirely — and whoever is organising the event usually finds this out the hard way, halfway through ordering. Plant-based catering sidesteps most of that problem in one move, because a good vegan meal already accommodates almost everyone at the table.
Why plant-based catering is the easy option
A meal that’s vegan, gluten-free and made without added oil or sugar already covers vegetarians, vegans, most people avoiding dairy, and a fair number of general health-conscious eaters — without singling anyone out or requiring a show of hands. Because everything is cooked without any added oil, it’s also a safe, considerate option for colleagues who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Add an onion- and garlic-free option into the mix, and it covers religious and cultural dietary needs too. Nobody has to ask, and nobody has to explain.
How it works for an event
- Order online for the date you need — no back-and-forth quoting required.
- Everything arrives frozen and ready — heat on-site or the morning of, no cooking staff or kitchen needed.
- Ready to serve in about 20 minutes from frozen — on the stovetop, or defrosted and heated in the microwave (remove the lid first).
- Six flavours to choose from, so you can order a mix rather than one single dish for the whole room.
- Individual tubs make portioning and serving straightforward for a buffet-style spread.
How to serve it
Our dahls are best served with rice — simply cook enough for your group. Basmati is our top pick, though ordinary white or brown rice works just as well. The absorption method is the easiest way to get consistently good rice with minimal fuss, even for a crowd.
A simple green salad is a light, fresh side that takes minutes to put together — baby spinach, rocket and watercress is a great combination. For the Tangy Green Soup, serve sliced bread or toast on the side instead of rice.
Good fits for this
- Team lunches and workshops
- Year-end functions
- Board or client meetings where catering usually defaults to sandwiches
- Corporate wellness days
- Any event where you don’t want to chase down everyone’s dietary requirements individually
Ordering for a group
For a handful of people, you can order directly online like any other order. For larger group or event orders, it helps to get in touch a little ahead of time so we can make sure everything you need is ready for your date — email us at mark@truenature.co.za or place your order online.
Frequently asked questions
Can you cater for a large group?
Yes — for bigger orders, reach out ahead of your event date so we can plan for it. There’s no fixed minimum, but a little notice helps for anything beyond a small team lunch.
Do we need to reheat everything ourselves?
Yes, meals arrive frozen and can be heated on the stovetop (about 10 minutes from thawed) or in the microwave (just remove the lid first) shortly before serving — there’s no on-site catering service, just food that’s genuinely quick to prepare wherever you are.
What if some of our team have different dietary needs?
That’s exactly what this solves — order a mix of our six flavours, including onion- and garlic-free options, and everyone eats the same meal without a separate menu.
Have a corporate event coming up? Get in touch or order directly online.