Class reunion field guide
Class Reunion Vegetarian And Vegan Menu
Building satisfying plant-based options into the menu. A practical, decision-ready class reunion playbook with the next moves, common mistakes, and answers organizers need before they commit.
Quick answer
Plan a genuine vegetarian and a separate vegan entree rather than just removing meat from a side, since plant-based guests notice a token plate. Aim to cover at least 10 to 15 percent of guests even before RSVPs come in.
Make the plan usable
Keep this class reunion plan in one shared place
Reunly turns the work into a shared guest list, RSVP tracker, schedule, budget, and organizer dashboard.
Start planning freeThe decision that makes class reunion vegetarian and vegan menu easier
Building satisfying plant-based options into the menu. Start with a written decision, an owner, and a date for the next checkpoint. That turns a vague committee conversation into a plan people can follow and lets you explain the why to every guest.
- Ask the caterer for one true vegetarian and one true vegan entree.
- Reserve enough plant-based plates for at least 10 percent of guests.
- Make sure vegan sides are cooked without butter or chicken stock.
What experienced organizers avoid
Most reunion stress comes from making promises before the constraints are clear. Protect the guest experience by surfacing the tradeoffs early, documenting the decision, and giving people one reliable place to find the latest answer.
- Do not offer a bare side plate as the only vegetarian option.
- Do not assume vegetarian dishes are automatically vegan.
- Do not hide the veg option so guests have to ask for it awkwardly.
Turn the decision into a shared plan
Use one shared source of truth for the people, money, timing, and messages behind this decision. The organizer should not be the only person who knows what was agreed or what happens next.
- Assign one owner and one backup for the next action.
- Put the deadline and the decision in the guest-facing update.
- Review the result after the reunion so next time starts smarter.
Frequently asked questions
When should we decide class reunion vegetarian and vegan menu?
Decide it before you ask guests to commit to a date, price, or travel plan. If it affects cost or attendance, make it one of the first three organizer decisions.
Who should own this decision?
Choose one accountable organizer, then ask the people affected by the decision for input before the deadline. Consensus is useful; an unowned decision is not.
How should we communicate the final plan?
Send a short update with the decision, what guests need to do, and a single place to check details. Repeat it at the RSVP deadline and in the final week.