Quick answer
Lebanese cuisine is one of the most naturally inclusive kitchens in the world , a huge share of the menu is vegan and vegetarian, much of it is gluten-free, and everything we cater is halal. You can feed a mixed-diet crowd beautifully from a single menu, with no one feeling like an afterthought. Always tell your caterer about allergies so the menu can be planned safely.
Great hospitality means everyone eats well. The beauty of Lebanese food is that plant-based and gluten-free guests are not handed a sad side plate , they get the same generous, flavour-packed spread as everyone else. That is not a modern add-on; it is how the cuisine has always been. Here is how to cater confidently for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free guests without compromising on abundance.
Naturally vegan & vegetarian favourites
Hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, tabbouleh, fattoush, falafel, stuffed vine leaves, moudardara, batata harra, stuffed vegetables and grilled halloumi (for vegetarians) , a plant-based table that easily satisfies meat-eaters too. Many guests do not even notice how much of a mezze spread is vegan until you point it out, which is exactly the goal. To understand how these dishes fit together, see our guide to what mezze is.
Gluten-free and allergy-aware
Many mezze dips, grills and salads are naturally gluten-free, and we can prepare a bread-free service on request for coeliac guests. As with any caterer, the key is communication: tell us about allergies and intolerances when you book and we will plan the menu around them and flag which dishes are safe. The UK Food Standards Agency sets out allergen guidance we follow closely.
Building an entirely vegan event
For a fully plant-based celebration, we can build a vegan Lebanese menu that feels like a feast, not a restriction , a colourful mezze spread, hot pastries, falafel, stuffed vegetables, rice dishes and fruit-forward desserts. It works beautifully as a grazing table for weddings and launches, where the abundance does the talking.
Why one inclusive menu saves money and stress
When a single menu already covers halal, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, you avoid separate suppliers, separate orders and separate costs , one reason Lebanese catering is such good value for mixed groups, as we cover in our cost-per-person guide. It also means every guest shares the same table, which is the whole point of a feast.
A sample vegan Lebanese menu
To show how generous plant-based can be, a typical vegan spread might include hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara and tabbouleh; warm falafel and spinach fatayer; stuffed vine leaves and batata harra; a rice dish such as moudardara; warm bread and pickles; and a fruit platter or vegan-friendly sweets to finish. Served together it feels like a feast, not a compromise , and meat-eaters happily fill their plates from the same table.
Talking to your caterer about allergies
Clear communication keeps everyone safe. When you book, tell us about any allergies or intolerances , nuts, sesame (tahini appears in several dips), gluten, dairy , and we will plan the menu accordingly, flag which dishes are suitable, and take care with preparation. It is the same care we would want for our own family table.
Frequently asked questions
Yes , we can build an entirely vegan Lebanese menu that feels abundant, not restrictive.
Many dishes are gluten-free by nature; we flag which to enjoy and can offer a bread-free service for coeliac guests. Always let us know about allergies when you book.
Yes , everything we cater is 100% halal as standard.
Absolutely , a Lebanese mezze spread naturally covers all three from a single, generous menu.
Mixed dietary needs? Let us build an inclusive menu for your event.