GlutenFreeNYCGluten-Free Menu Ideas for NYC Events
Seasonal inspiration and creative dishes that will impress your guests
Spring Menu
Fresh, light dishes celebrating seasonal ingredients
Appetizers
- • Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with lemon aioli
- • Spring pea and mint crostini on gluten-free bread
- • Strawberry and goat cheese salad cups
- • Smoked salmon cucumber bites with dill cream cheese
Main Courses
- • Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary potatoes
- • Pan-seared halibut with spring vegetable medley
- • Grilled chicken with lemon herb sauce and quinoa pilaf
Desserts
- • Lemon lavender flourless cake
- • Fresh berry pavlova with whipped cream
- • Rhubarb crisp with vanilla ice cream
Summer Menu
Vibrant flavors perfect for outdoor NYC events
Appetizers
- • Watermelon feta skewers with mint
- • Grilled peach and burrata salad
- • Tomato basil bruschetta on gluten-free crostini
- • Shrimp cocktail with zesty cocktail sauce
Main Courses
- • BBQ glazed ribs with cornbread (gluten-free)
- • Grilled swordfish with mango salsa
- • Mediterranean chicken with grilled vegetables
Desserts
- • Key lime pie with almond crust
- • Coconut panna cotta with passion fruit
- • Summer fruit tart with gluten-free pastry
Fall Menu
Warm, comforting dishes for cooler weather
Appetizers
- • Butternut squash soup shooters with sage
- • Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese
- • Wild mushroom risotto bites
- • Apple and brie quesadillas (gluten-free tortillas)
Main Courses
- • Braised short ribs with root vegetables
- • Roasted turkey breast with cranberry glaze
- • Pan-seared duck with fig reduction
Desserts
- • Pumpkin cheesecake with pecan crust
- • Apple crisp with cinnamon ice cream
- • Chocolate flourless torte with sea salt
Winter Menu
Rich, hearty dishes for holiday celebrations
Appetizers
- • Beef wellington bites (gluten-free puff pastry)
- • Oysters Rockefeller with spinach
- • Roasted beet and goat cheese stacks
- • Lobster bisque shooters
Main Courses
- • Prime rib with horseradish cream
- • Herb-crusted salmon with winter citrus
- • Braised lamb shanks with polenta
Desserts
- • Peppermint chocolate mousse
- • Gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting
- • Cranberry orange trifle
Menu Ideas by Event Type
Corporate Breakfast Meeting
- • Gluten-free bagels and cream cheese station
- • Fresh fruit platters with yogurt
- • Egg white frittatas with vegetables
- • Smoothie bowls with granola
Elegant Wedding Reception
- • Passed hors d oeuvres during cocktail hour
- • Plated three-course dinner
- • Tiered gluten-free wedding cake
- • Late-night slider station
Kids Birthday Party
- • Gluten-free pizza bar
- • Chicken tenders with dipping sauces
- • Mac and cheese (gluten-free pasta)
- • Cupcake decorating station
Cocktail Party
- • Grazing table with charcuterie
- • Upscale passed appetizers
- • Sushi station (rice is gluten-free)
- • Mini dessert display