15 dairy free catering ideas that won't have you missing milk

From using nuts to grains, there's a huge range of dairy-free milk options these days. Plus, there's plenty of menu items that don't need any dairy substitutes at all.

We’re the experts in office catering and special dietary requirements, and we’ll ensure no one goes hungry at your next corporate breakfast, working lunch or company event.

Whether you’re covering a few team members' special dietary needs, or you just need to impress your lactose-intolerant boss, we’ve got you covered. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast

While you may think of milk and cereal or a rich, milky coffee for breakfast, there's actually plenty of menu options out there that don't include any lactose.

Smoothies

Kick-start your day with a delicious and healthy smoothie. Using dairy free yoghurt, coconut milk or almond milk with a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, smoothies will fill up your tummy and help get you through to lunchtime.

Bacon egg rolls

Who says you can't indulge without dairy? As long as there's no butter on the roll, you don't use a milk bun and no cheese added to your sandwich, bacon egg rolls are completely dairy free.

Fresh fruit

Alright, this is an easy one, but adding fruit to your breakfast is both a nutritious and delicious way to start the day. Plus, it's suitable for just about all dietary needs.

Protein balls

For the ultimate breakfast on the go, or as an afternoon pick me up, dairy free protein balls are perfect bite-sized energy boosters. They’ll help keep you focused and keep the tummy rumbles at bay.

Morning or afternoon tea

Whether you want to go sweet or savoury for your tea, there are plenty of dairy-free options to choose from.

Finger sandwiches

These usually come in a huge range of flavours and tuna, egg and chicken salad are usually dairy free. We do have some suppliers that will specify which items come in their boxes or let you order ones that are completely dairy-free.

Spring rolls

Spring rolls are easy, crowd-pleasing finger food items that everyone will enjoy and they're perfect for people with a special diet. Whether you're catering for vegetarians or for meat lovers, they’re tasty and so easy to eat.

Samosas

Look to Indian catering menus for samosas. There are lots of different filling combinations you can try including spiced potato, onions, peas, lentils minced lamb or beef. They’re perfect as a snack, in a lunch box, at a corporate BBQ, picnic or corporate event.

Dips

Try these yummy dairy free dips that are perfect for munching on at working lunches, afternoon tea and corporate parties. They're delicious with veggie sticks or dairy and gluten free bread and crackers.

• Hummus
• Sun dried tomato spread using cashews, sundried tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil
• Healthy spinach dip – using cashews, garlic cloves and baby spinach
• As an alternative to the traditional hummus, try a tasty pumpkin hummus
• Baba ganoush

Sweet treats

Throw the perfect morning or afternoon tea with these delicious special diet and dairy free sweet treat options:

• A decadent espresso and hazelnut cake or slices from Annie Makes Cakes
• Karma Cupcakes have a decadent range of dairy free and gluten free cupcakes, including chocolate merciful mudcake, chocolate mint and raspberry and vanilla flavours
• Try the vegan dessert package from Sutsa Cake Bar, which includes a yummy selection of cake slices, bliss balls, raw slices and chia pudding

Lunch

Dumplings

Dumplings are one of the easiest and most satisfying foods to eat. They’re a filling and hearty snack for afternoon tea or lunch. They’re perfect finger food for corporate events too. They come in a variety of fillings to suit everyone’s tastebuds or dietary restrictions. And it's pretty rare that any Asian dumpling would contain dairy.

Sushi

Sushi catering is the perfect choice for special diets. The options are endless and there’s enough variety to satisfy everyone’s needs, including vegetarian, vegan and dairy free. Just make sure not to order any with cream cheese as one

Tacos

Make your own Mexican feast and pile on whatever you want! Tomato, lettuce, fish, pickled onions, beef, salsa, chicken - the sky’s the limit! A make your own taco bar is perfect for working lunches or a staff lunch as it lets everyone decide on what they want. Order from Guzman Y Gomez locations across Sydney, including Australia Square and Darling Park, today!

Poke bowls

Hailing from Hawaii, poke (pronounced poke-ay) is a simple salad bowl but with a sushi twist. It’s a healthy and super tasty lunch that come in a variety of flavours - such as sashimi, avocado, carrot and cucumber on a bed of rice. Poke bowls are an ideal choice for vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and dairy free diets.

Grain bowls

Colourful, delicious, healthy and filling, grain bowls can be made with a variety of grains, such as quinoa, rice or farro. They’re so versatile, making them perfect for any special dietary restrictions, which means you can include an assortment of vegetables and meats to it to suit your tastes.

Skewers

For a hassle-free office lunch that’s also dairy free, it doesn’t get much simpler than skewers. Whether you’re ordering lamb, chicken, beef or veggies on skewers, make sure it’s served with lots of sides, such as salads for a well-rounded and filling lunch.

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