Raleigh Plant-Based Catering

Boxed Lunches

10-lunch minimum, mix-and-match, with optional guest-name labels.

Simple Box — $14.95

Entrée + Carolina kettle chips. Available with Dilly Chik'n Salad, Anaheim Pimento Cheese, Avocado Focaccia or Grilled Chik'n Caesar Wrap.

Classic Box — $16.95 — Most Popular

Entrée + choice of side + Element cookie.

Deluxe Box — $19.95

Entrée + premium side + Element cookie + bottled water.

The Raleigh Box — $21.95

Front Porch Dilly Chik'n Salad sandwich + Mimi's Cucumber Salad + Ellia's pickled okra + Element cookie + bottled water.

Entrées

Front Porch Dilly Chik'n Salad: house-made Southern chik'n salad, lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough. Plant-Based; Gluten-Sensitive Available; Nut-Free Recipe.

Anaheim Pimento Cheese: roasted Anaheim pimento cheese, Better Boy tomato and pickled red onion on grilled sourdough. Plant-Based; Gluten-Sensitive Available.

Bahn Chi: sweet chili crispy tofu, sriracha-lime aioli, cucumber, quick kimchi, cilantro and jalapeño on baguette. Plant-Based; Gluten-Sensitive Available; Nut-Free Recipe.

Better Boy Avocado Focaccia: Better Boy tomato, smashed avocado, bacun aioli, sprouts, sea salt and cracked pepper. Plant-Based; Gluten-Sensitive Available; Nut-Free Recipe.

Grilled Chik'n Caesar Wrap: grilled chik'n, kale and romaine, vegan parm and house Caesar dressing. Plant-Based.

Elemental Burger: hand-pattied burger, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce on toasted brioche. Plant-Based; Gluten-Sensitive Available; Nut-Free Recipe.

Sides: Carolina kettle chips, creamy Carolina slaw and Mimi's Summer Cucumber Salad +$1.50. Premium sides: Elemental house salad +$1.50, Kale Caesar +$2, seasonal fruit cup +$2 and gluten-friendly bread/bun +$2.

Rush Lunch: subject to kitchen capacity, 10–20 Simple Boxes may be available same day. Call first.

Dietary indicators are attached to applicable entrées. Share all allergies in advance; our kitchen uses nuts and other common allergens.

Platters + Starters

Seasonal Southern Sampler — $95/serves 10: Anaheim pimento cheese, sourdough crostini, celery, cucumbers, Ellia's pickled okra and bacun aioli.

Mediterranean Mezze — $110/serves 10: whipped tahini hummus, falafel, Mediterranean salad, dolmas and warm pita.

Bavarian Pretzel Bites — $75/serves 10: buttered salted pretzel bites, house cheeze sauce and spicy German mustard.

Chili Crisp Broccolini — $85/serves 10: seared broccolini, house chili crisp, lemon-garlic aioli and roasted lemon.

Element Wings — $95/30 pieces: mild, scorpion hot, jalapeño BBQ, sweet BBQ or sweet chili; celery and ranch or bleu cheeze.

Loaded BBQ Nacho Tray — $135/serves 10: house-fried corn chips, Carolina BBQ, black beans, cashew queso, pico and jalapeños.

Mini Handheld Tray — $125/20 halves: choose up to two from Dilly Chik'n Salad, Anaheim Pimento Cheese, Bahn Chi and Grilled Chik'n Caesar Wrap.

Element Slider Tray — $145/20 sliders: choose up to two from Elemental Burger, Carolina BBQ and Hot Hunee Chik'n.

Dips, each serving about 10: Anaheim Pimento Cheese — $70 with crostini, celery and cucumber; Whipped Tahini Hummus — $65 with pita, cucumbers and seasonal vegetables; Cashew Queso + Chips — $65; Guacamole + Salsa Tray — $75 with guacamole, pico, cantina salsa and house-fried chips.

Plan 3–5 pieces per person for a light reception, or 8–10 pieces per person plus one substantial station or platter when replacing a meal.

Build-Your-Own Stations

Prices are per guest with a 10-person minimum. Drop-off packages arrive ready to set out. Chafing equipment, setup service and attendants may be added.

Mac + Cheeze Bar — $15.95/person: creamy mac and cheeze with bacun bits, crispy onions, jalapeños, scallions, ranch and hot sauces. Add Carolina BBQ or buffalo chik'n +$4/person.

Loaded Nacho Bar — $16.95/person: house-fried tortilla chips, Carolina BBQ, seasoned black beans, cashew queso, pico, jalapeño, lettuce, onion, cilantro and crema. Add guacamole +$2/person.

Carolina BBQ Bar — $18.95/person: Carolina-style BBQ, brioche buns, creamy slaw, baked beans, house pickles and kettle chips. Add mac and cheeze +$3/person.

Mediterranean Mezze Bar — $18.95/person: falafel, whipped tahini hummus, pita, Mediterranean salad, dolmas, cucumber, pickled red onion and lemon-tahini dressing.

Slider Bar — $20.95/person: Elemental Burger and Carolina BBQ sliders with cheese, bacun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, jalapeños and Element sauces, with kettle chips and slaw.

Chef's Salad Bar — $15.95/person: romaine and spring mix, seasonal vegetables, bacun bits, croutons, vegan parm, crunchy toppers and two house dressings. Add grilled chik'n +$4 or buffalo chik'n +$5/person.

Station add-ons: House Salad $5/person; Kale Caesar $6/person; Cookie Tray $24/dozen; Beverage Bundle $4.50/person with bottled water or canned soda plus cups, ice and napkins.

Chef-attended and staffed stations are available for select events. Labor, rentals, service ware and event setup are quoted separately.

Buffet Packages

10-person minimum for drop-off buffets. Full-service events may require higher minimums.

Southern Comfort — $23.95/person: choose 1 classic entrée, 2 sides and buns or cornbread.

Element Favorites — $27.95/person: choose 2 classic entrées, 3 sides, house salad and bread.

Chef's Table — $36.95/person: choose 2 premium entrées, 3 sides, upgraded salad and bread.

Classic entrées: Carolina BBQ, Buttermilk Fried Chik'n, Grilled BBQ Chik'n, Chik'n Parmigiana and Mushroom Bourguignon. Premium entrées: Chimichurri Steak, Beefless Wellington, Chik'n Marsala, Korean Gochujang Short Ribs and Chef Lelia's seasonal selection.

Carolina Picnic — $24.95/person: Carolina BBQ, buttermilk fried chik'n, mac and cheeze, creamy slaw, baked beans, buns and house pickles.

Southern Sunday — $26.95/person: grilled BBQ chik'n, mushroom bourguignon, herb-roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, house salad and rolls.

Element Chef's Table — $38.95/person: chimichurri steak, chik'n marsala, mac and cheeze, roasted vegetables, kale Caesar and rolls.

Italian Comfort — $25.95/person: chik'n parmigiana, baked pasta with marinara, Italian salad, roasted vegetables and garlic bread.

The VegSouth culinary team can build plated dinners, cocktail receptions, carving-style vegetable displays and chef-attended experiences. Custom events are quoted after a menu consultation.

Salads + Sides

Elemental house salad, Kale Caesar, Mediterranean salad, Italian salad, creamy Carolina slaw, Mimi's cucumber salad, mac and cheeze, baked beans, herb-roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rice pilaf and seasonal fruit cup.

Sweets

Element cookies are included with Classic, Deluxe and Raleigh boxes. Element Cookie Add-On — $2/person. Assorted Cookie Tray — $20/dozen for boxed-lunch orders. Station Cookie Tray — $24/dozen.

Beverages

Bottled Water — $2 each and included with Deluxe and Raleigh boxes. Canned Soda — $2.50 each. Gallon Sweet Tea — $12. Gallon Unsweet Tea — $12. Gallon Lemonade — $14. Beverage Bundle — $4.50/person with bottled water or canned soda plus cups, ice and napkins.

Delivery + Ordering

Downtown Raleigh: free at $200+. 0–5 miles: $15 or free at $300+. 5–10 miles: $25 or free at $500+. 10–15 miles: $40 with a $300 minimum. Farther delivery is available by quote.

Order 10–24 boxed lunches by 5 PM the day before; 25–49 lunches 48 hours ahead; 50–99 lunches 72 hours ahead. Orders of 100+ require catering team confirmation.

Allergy notice: share allergies in advance. Our kitchen uses nuts and other common allergens, and cross-contact is possible.