Middle Eastern Catering for Corporate Events
Anyone who’s planned a corporate lunch knows the problem: someone’s vegetarian, someone’s gluten-sensitive, someone keeps halal or kosher, and the rest of the team is just tired of sandwich trays. Middle Eastern and mediterranean catering scottsdale solves more of that puzzle than almost any other cuisine — which is exactly why it’s become a go-to choice for offices, conferences, and corporate events across Scottsdale.
Why Middle Eastern Catering Works So Well for Offices
It’s naturally inclusive. Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-conscious guests can all eat well from the same spread without a separate “special diet” tray set off to the side.
It’s built for sharing. Mezze-style catering — platters of hummus, salads, grilled meats, and rice — encourages people to mix and mingle around the food, which works better for networking events than individually plated meals.
It travels and holds well. Grilled meats, rice, and room-temperature dips like hummus and baba ghanoush hold their quality far better over a few hours than fried or cream-based catering options.
It feels like an upgrade. After years of the same pizza and deli platters, a Middle Eastern spread reads as more thoughtful — without costing more or complicating logistics.
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Planning Your Order: What to Consider
- Headcount and format. Buffet-style platters work well for larger, casual gatherings; individually boxed meals are often better for formal meetings or events with assigned seating.
- Dietary restrictions, gathered in advance. Even with a naturally accommodating cuisine, it’s worth confirming halal needs, vegetarian/vegan counts, and any allergies before finalizing the order.
- A balanced spread. A strong corporate order typically includes:
- A protein platter (chicken tawook, kafta, or mixed grill)
- A vegetarian/vegan anchor (falafel or a loaded vegetable platter)
- Two or three dips with pita (hummus, baba ghanoush, garlic sauce)
- A fresh salad (tabbouleh or fattoush)
- Rice or a grain side
- Timing. Order grilled items to arrive as close to serving time as possible; dips and salads can be prepped earlier without losing quality.
- Presentation. Ask about disposable platter setups versus chafing dishes depending on whether the event is casual or client-facing.
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What De Babel Offers for Corporate Catering
De Babel caters events directly from its Scottsdale kitchen, with the same scratch-made standards used for in-restaurant dining — halal, made fresh, and built around the same menu guests already love: chicken tawook, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, gyro platters, and more. Because the kitchen already runs vegan, vegetarian, and halal options as standard rather than as special requests, building a dietary-inclusive order for a mixed office is straightforward rather than a back-and-forth negotiation.
Whether it’s a small team lunch, a client meeting, a conference, or a larger company gathering, the goal is the same: food that holds up, satisfies a wide range of dietary needs, and gives people something better to talk about than another sandwich tray.
Getting Started
For corporate catering inquiries, headcount-based quotes, or help building a menu that fits your event, contact De Babel directly — advance notice helps ensure the freshest possible spread for larger groups.