If the only thing “tricolour” about your Independence Day celebrations is the little flag on your desk, it’s time to step up your patriotism. Why not paint the lunch table with saffron, white and green? Food has an uncanny way of bringing people together, and in an office setting, it can turn a normal day into a memorable celebration. This Independence Day, skip the usual samosas and tea and spice up your office party catering.
This is your chance to bring your team together in the true Indian spirit, whether you’re working from home, in the office or still trying to figure out the new coffee machine.
Saffron, White and Green, But Make It Tasty
No, we don’t want you to paint your roti. But colours are important, and India’s tricolours give you a great range to work with. Start with saffron: spicy tandoori paneer skewers, mini idlis tossed in gunpowder masala or carrot halwa served in small cups.
The shots for the white, steamed rice, creamy malai kofta or coconut chutney are simple but nice. And for the green, dhania-laced kebabs, hara bhara tikkis or pudina rice will do the trick.
You can put it all out in buffet style or in bento boxes with three colours. Your coworkers will thank you either way, but they should do it with full mouths and happy sighs.
Beverages That Make You Feel Patriotic (and Maybe Laugh)
You don’t need alcohol to make people happy at work parties when you have tri-layered mocktails. For a refreshing, Instagram-worthy drink, mix orange juice, sweetened coconut milk and a splash of mint soda. If someone spills it while taking a selfie and turns it into a boomerang, that’s even better.
You could also serve flavoured lassi in three colours or set up a “freedom fizz” DIY drink station where employees can mix their own drinks.
Desserts That Say Jai Hind Without Words
People remember dessert more than they remember speeches, to be honest. So make it big. Imagine barfis stacked like the flag, tricoloured macarons or kesar pista kulfi in the shape of popsicles. They not only look festive, but they also give you a good reason to sneak in a second helping while pretending to “taste all three colours”.
Let Your Catering Do the Talking in the End
This Independence Day, make your celebration as colourful as the country it honours. Good food makes people happy, breaks the silence and gets your team talking about work, culture and whether the green chutney was too spicy.
It doesn’t have to be hard to plan an office party catering that captures the spirit of India. It only needs a little creativity, a lot of colour and some very hungry coworkers. Are you ready to add freedom flavours to your workplace? Call Cater Inc. to serve you dishes hot and fresh!
