For office buffets, snack bars, and corporate events, make corporate fruit platters that look delicious. Keep reading to learn how to make fruit plates look irresistible like a pro.

1. Cut along the lines of the fruit.

Follow the shape of the fruit as you cut, no matter what size it is or how thick its skin is. That way, the fruit will keep its pretty look and as much of the edible meat as possible will be saved. 

Tongs and cutlery are better for small slices of fruit, while skewers are better for bigger pieces. You could add some fun by cutting some of the fruit into shapes. Grapefruit, melons, and citrous fruits all look good with zigzag cuts. 

Putting fruit on the platter doesn’t mean you have to cut and peel it all. In real life, think about what will help the guests the most. For instance, it’s easy to eat a piece of watermelon with the peel still on, but the texture of the pineapple is more stringy if the skin is left on. 

A professional pineapple cutter takes off the skin and the fibre-filled middle of the pineapple without throwing away any of the fruit. You’ll have pineapple that’s ready to serve in no time. 

2. Show a range of colours and textures

Another tip from corporate caterers for making fruit platters look tempting is to use a variety of colours and textures. Fruit plates make the colour wheel come to life. On a fruit plate, blueberries, strawberries, pineapples, oranges, and kiwis are all popular and bright fruits. 

Cutting some fruit open to show the insides can make the display more interesting. For instance, cut bananas in half lengthwise but leave the tops of the halves together. Then, spread the strawberries out on the plate. People who eat the fruit will see the colours and designs on the inside and outside. 

When they get brown, pears, apples, and bananas do too. You might want to serve these fruits whole on the plate. Grapes can also be kept in bunches so they don’t roll off the plate. 

3. Make a design that looks good

Put the fruit on a plate that doesn’t have a lot of patterns on it. You can arrange the fruit in either a regular or an abstract way. Start putting the fruit in the plate in the middle and work your way out to avoid leaving small holes that are hard to fill. 

Spread the fruit slices out to make a pretty picture. Cut the fruit up if it doesn’t fit nicely on the plate.

Since the fruit spreads out from the middle, you might want to put something bigger in the middle. You can put a bunch of grapes in the middle and turn the grapes over to cover the stalk. 

You might want to offer things besides fruit, like popcorn, nuts, marshmallows, and dips. Put these things in small bowls all over the tray to make it look more interesting and keep them dry. Lastly, fill in the spaces with fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, thyme, and berries.  

Ideas for corporate fruit platters 

Think about what’s in season and the colour scheme you want to use when putting together an epic fruit platter. Rainbow is always a hit, but any idea will do. This fruit tray may have the following: 

Granny Smith Apple
Green grapes without seeds
The dragon fruit
New Zealand Kiwi
Baby watermelon without seeds
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Pomegranates
Grapes
Oranges
Pineapples 

You don’t have to go all out if you don’t have a lot of options or your budget is tight. Keep things simple. If you can find one unique item or even cut one of them, like melon, into a shape you wouldn’t expect, it will really make your fruit plate stand out. 

It’s okay if not. For a great effect, just follow the tips below: 

For fruit, use a different cutting board: We’ve had a highly coloured cutting board for years that we only use for fruit. At least our watermelon will never taste like onions and garlic again. This tip can be used for your fruit dish or just in everyday life.

Strive for plenty: Choose a plate that is just big enough for the fruit you want to serve. This will make it look like it’s very full. This little trick spreads a feeling of kindness and plenty, which is good for everyone. 

You might want to use a few less popular fruits: The dragon fruit, star fruit, cape gooseberries, and yellow kiwi on this platter are all pleasant discoveries. People love it when you include at least one unusual item to mix things up. 

You should start by putting one or two dip bowls on the plate so you don’t forget to leave room for the fruit dip. 

Which fruits go best on a fruit platter?

Several things will impact on which seasonal fruit is best for a corporate fruit platter: the time of year and what people want.

Most of the time, food that is in season is cheaper and tastes better. There are a lot of good winter foods, like apples, citrous, and tropical fruits. Berry, stone fruit, and melon are fun to eat in the summer. 

Your guests may be more sophisticated. You can either impress them with a variety of fruits that aren’t commonly found in your area, OR (and this is usually our favourite choice) make them feel at home and loved by serving comfort foods. 

Dragonfruit, star fruit, and even some unusual types of apples are “fancy” fruits that people in my group really like. Strawberries, bananas, and grapes are all “comfort” foods, especially when dipped in chocolate. These are also great options if a lot of kids are coming to your party.

Published by: Holy Minoza