Vegan Catering Melbourne
Plant-based catering that does not compromise on flavour. Latin American cuisine is built on corn, beans, rice, plantains, and fresh vegetables — it is naturally suited to vegan eating, and it tastes incredible.
Whether you need a fully vegan menu or just excellent vegan options alongside other dishes, La Charito has you covered. Every item is also naturally gluten-free. From $25 per person, delivered hot across Melbourne.
Get a Vegan Catering QuoteWhy Choose La Charito for Vegan Catering
Authentically Plant-Based
Latin American cuisine has centuries of plant-based tradition. Our vegan options are not afterthoughts — they are core dishes built around corn, beans, avocado, and plantains.
Vegan + Gluten-Free
Every item on our menu is naturally gluten-free. Vegan guests with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity can eat everything without worry. One menu, zero drama.
Flavour That Satisfies Everyone
Even meat-eaters love our vegan options. Stuffed bean arepas, crispy empanadas, and sweet baked plantains are crowd favourites regardless of dietary preference.
Made Fresh, Delivered Hot
Everything is prepared fresh in our Class 2 registered commercial kitchen in Port Melbourne. Full allergen labelling on every item. Delivered hot and ready to serve.
Our Vegan Menu
Vegan Mains
- Black bean & avocado stuffed arepas
- Roasted vegetable arepas with guasacaca
- Bean & vegetable empanadas
- Turmeric rice with seasoned black beans
- Baked sweet plantains (naturally vegan)
Vegan Sides & Extras
- Grilled corn with dairy-free toppings
- Guasacaca (Venezuelan avocado salsa)
- Fresh tropical fruit platters
- Crispy yuca fries
- Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette
Vegan Catering Packages
Vegan Latin Lunchbox
$25 per personIndividual boxes with a vegan-stuffed arepa (black bean & avocado or roasted vegetable), baked plantains, and a vegan-friendly sweet treat. No shared utensils, no mess.
Best for: Office lunches, conferences, outdoor events, casual parties
Vegan Abuela Feast
from $35 per personHot buffet — turmeric rice, seasoned black beans, roasted vegetables, guasacaca, and fresh corn arepas. Chafing dishes keep everything warm for 2+ hours. A communal, celebration-worthy spread.
Best for: Team celebrations, dinner parties, corporate events, weddings
Vegan Fiesta Bites
from $80 per box of 20Bean empanadas and vegetable bites — golden, crispy, and perfect for cocktail-style events. Easy to eat standing, no plates needed.
Best for: Cocktail hours, networking events, pre-dinner nibbles, after-work drinks
"We needed vegan and gluten-free options for a mixed team lunch and La Charito made it effortless. The vegan arepas were phenomenal — even the meat-eaters were fighting over them. So much better than the usual sad vegan platter."
Vegan Catering Delivery Areas
We deliver vegan catering across inner Melbourne from our Port Melbourne kitchen. Delivery is included for all standard service areas.
Vegan Catering FAQ
What vegan options do you offer?
We offer vegan arepas stuffed with black beans and avocado or roasted vegetables, bean and vegetable empanadas, turmeric rice with black beans, baked sweet plantains, grilled corn with dairy-free toppings, guasacaca, and tropical fruit platters. All items are naturally gluten-free.
Can you cater fully vegan events?
Absolutely. We cater fully vegan events from 10 to 500 guests. Latin American cuisine has deep plant-based roots — corn, beans, rice, and plantains are staples. Contact us to build a fully vegan menu for your event.
Are your vegan options also gluten-free?
Yes. Every item on our menu — vegan or otherwise — is naturally gluten-free. Our arepas are made from 100% corn flour, not wheat. Vegan and coeliac guests eat from the same menu with zero stress.
How much does vegan catering cost in Melbourne?
Vegan catering starts from $25 per person for Latin Lunchboxes, from $35 per person for the vegan Abuela Feast buffet, and from $80 per box of 20 for vegan Fiesta Bites. All prices include hot delivery.
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