{"id":115,"date":"2023-07-10T21:12:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T21:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skip-for-business.local\/?p=24"},"modified":"2024-05-22T23:03:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T23:03:53","slug":"7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Lunch Catering Ideas for the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#1_Host_a_Taco_Party\" >1. Host a Taco Party<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#2_Use_food_to_make_lunch_and_learns_more_appealing\" >2. Use food to make lunch and learns more appealing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#3_Parking_lot_picnics\" >3. Parking lot picnics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#4_Enjoy_holiday-themed_lunches\" >4. Enjoy holiday-themed lunches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#5_Introduce_employees_to_fun_foodie_trends\" >5. Introduce employees to fun foodie trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#6_Pair_flexible_scheduling_and_breakfast_for_lunch\" >6. Pair flexible scheduling and breakfast for lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#7_Have_one_day_thats_all_about_dessert\" >7. Have one day that\u2019s all about dessert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-magazine.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/magazine\/7-lunch-catering-ideas-for-the-office\/#Bring_your_lunch_catering_ideas_to_life_with_Grubhub\" >Bring your lunch catering ideas to life with Grubhub<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Looking for ways to engage with your employees as they make their way back into the office? Consider&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/catering\">catering<\/a>&nbsp;lunch to the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/6-ideas-for-providing-food-at-work\/\">food at work<\/a>&nbsp;can help boost employee morale and retain top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these proven office lunch catering ideas and see which concepts might work best for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Host_a_Taco_Party\"><\/span>1. Host a Taco Party<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tacos are a tremendous hit. So much so that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/grubhubs-taste-of-2021\/\">shredded pork tacos<\/a>&nbsp;were the second most commonly ordered item on Grubhub last year, while chips and pico de gallo were the top-ordered side dish. Whether it be on a Tuesday or any other day of the week, consider offering your employees a taco-centric spread at lunchtime and it is bound to be popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_food_to_make_lunch_and_learns_more_appealing\"><\/span>2. Use food to make lunch and learns more appealing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/how-to-host-a-virtual-lunch-and-learn\/\">lunch and learn<\/a>&nbsp;combines food and education to make the most of your employees\u2019 lunch hours. Management might use this time to get the team up to speed on a new client, discuss an upcoming product launch, or offer professional tips and skill-building opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the shorter session times that come with lunch and learns (meetings are typically capped at 30-45 minutes), concentrate on ordering food items that are easy to eat and leave employees free to take notes and participate in discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lunch and learns aren\u2019t limited to in-office employees, either. Use video conferencing software to include<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/hybrid-teams\">&nbsp;hybrid<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/meals-for-remote-employees\">remote<\/a>&nbsp;workers. You can even extend free lunch to work-from-home employees by sending them Grubhub&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/individual-meals\">individual meal credits<\/a>&nbsp;they can use to order food on the company dime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Parking_lot_picnics\"><\/span>3. Parking lot picnics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summertime, everyone enjoys spending time outside in the fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treat your team and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/5-team-building-summer-activities-to-boost-employee-morale\/\">increase employee morale<\/a>&nbsp;along the way by cordoning off a section of your parking lot or reserving the top deck of your company\u2019s parking structure, and host a team or company-wide picnic. If you\u2019re in a city, consider hosting this picnic on a rooftop or in a nearby park. Rent banquet tables, add umbrellas, and get some checkered tablecloths for that true picnic feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the catering, you can go with an all-American style barbecue and order ribs, chicken, brisket, and tons of classic sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bagged lunches or sandwich and salad platters also work well for a picnic-inspired lunch, as would a buffet of small bites sourced from a variety of restaurants \u2014 think Vietnamese spring rolls and banh mi, Southern fried chicken and sweet tea, Italian antipasto salad and calzones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about dessert. You can offer your employees something simple like cookies or brownies, or pack a cooler and offer popsicles and ice cream, items that are always appreciated in warm weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Enjoy_holiday-themed_lunches\"><\/span>4. Enjoy holiday-themed lunches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating holidays at work is a great way to build camaraderie and to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/7-tips-to-show-employee-appreciation-during-the-holiday-season\/\">show your appreciation<\/a>&nbsp;for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One example could be to host a company-wide Thanksgiving meal at lunchtime a week before the actual holiday. Bring in a caterer who specializes in all of the classics: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and several kinds of pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same concept works for almost any holiday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Halloween:<\/strong>&nbsp;Have employees \u201ctrick or treat\u201d by going from office to office or department to department to pick up candy and office supplies. Lunch can be fall-themed goodies or a simple spread of salads and sandwiches with caramel apples for dessert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Food Holidays:<\/strong>&nbsp;National Muffin Day? Offer baskets of mini muffins in a variety of flavors during lunch. National spaghetti day? Order Italian delivery from your favorite local pizza and pasta place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diwali:<\/strong>&nbsp;Celebrate this 5-day festival of lights with catered Indian food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lunar New Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;Celebrate this holiday by setting up a buffet catered from your favorite local Chinese restaurant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Introduce_employees_to_fun_foodie_trends\"><\/span>5. Introduce employees to fun foodie trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have an office full of foodies? Add a once-a-month \u201cFoodie Day\u201d to your list of office catering ideas. Attendance should be optional, and those who do show up get to order in from one of the newer, trendier restaurants around town. This gives your employees a chance to try out dishes like poke or sample charcoal ice cream. It\u2019s part education, part networking, part conversation starter, all done within the confines of the company lunch break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pair_flexible_scheduling_and_breakfast_for_lunch\"><\/span>6. Pair flexible scheduling and breakfast for lunch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/providing-meals-at-employee-events-for-your-hybrid-team\/\">Remote and hybrid work<\/a>&nbsp;became a hot topic during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many employees prefer the flexibility that work-from-home scenarios allow. In fact, one recent survey found that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/digital-workers-say-flexibility-is-key-to-their-productivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">43% of respondents<\/a>&nbsp;associated flexible working hours with greater productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One option is to turn one day a week into a company-wide half day. Instead of coming in at 9 a.m. on Monday, everyone gets to come in at 1 p.m. Kick-start the afternoon with a catered meal \u2014 breakfast for lunch, with French toast, yogurt parfaits, and plenty of fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Have_one_day_thats_all_about_dessert\"><\/span>7. Have one day that\u2019s all about dessert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t necessarily need to cater a full meal when providing meal perks for your employees. Desserts are always a crowd favorite and there are a variety of fun and exciting routes for you to take when treating your office to dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having post-lunch dessert catered in offers even dedicated DIY lunchers a way to indulge. Have a local bakery bring in strawberry shortcake sundaes (the most popular dessert amongst&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/blog\/grubhubs-taste-of-2021\/\">Grubhub diners in 2021<\/a>). Order a few boxes of gourmet cookies or specialty donuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is a win in two ways. You get to surprise your team with a sweet treat that complements their healthy lunch, and you\u2019ll also be saving money by skipping the fully catered experience one day in favor of a lighter, yet enjoyable food experience that will be memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bring_your_lunch_catering_ideas_to_life_with_Grubhub\"><\/span>Bring your lunch catering ideas to life with Grubhub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cater your next office lunch with Grubhub and see how easy it is to treat your employees while still sticking to your corporate budget.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.grubhub.com\/contact-us\">Contact our team<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about how a Grubhub Corporate account can work for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for ways to engage with your employees as they make their way back into the office? Consider&nbsp;catering&nbsp;lunch to the office. 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