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3 Ways to Revive Your Office Catering

With the rise of remote work, people are dreading coming into office now more than ever. While a free catered meal once a week will certainly not have people jumping out of bed to head onto I-285, it does have the ability to improve morale and team collaboration. When thinking of catered office meals, many may think of your typical buffet that tends to have the same repeat items week after week. Let’s face it – office catering can sometimes feel a little blah. We’re here to tell you that this doesn’t have to be the case. We love the creative side of our job and being able to curate menus that provide variety while pairing together well. Here are three fun, easy ways to breathe new life into your office catering and turn those lunch breaks into something everyone looks forward to!

Food & An Experience

Buffets are great, but how about mixing it up with themed stations instead? Picture a BBQ bar where everyone can customize their sauces and toppings, or an Italian station with multiple pasta options. You could even go global with stations featuring flavors from around the world. Rotate between cuisines each month so staff can look forward to experiencing different flavors each month. 

All Out Feast

Everyone loves a catered lunch, but how about a full day catering experience. Shake things up by dedicating one day each month to a full-on feast, starting with breakfast and rolling through to snacks in the afternoon. Maybe start the morning off with yogurt parfaits and fresh fruit. Then, follow it up with a hearty lunch that keeps everyone energized, and finish the day with an assortment of snacks—think cookies, truffles, or even a bruschetta bar. It’s like a mini food festival in your office.

Made By You, For You

People love to have a say in what they’re served, so this one is simple: let all the people who will be eating the food decide the menu. Not only will this create more interest in the event, but it will also improve morale as everyone feels involved in the decision. This can be as simple as sending out an email with a form listing several options to choose from. Winning items get ordered! Plus, you might just discover some hidden foodie gems in your crew.

Ready to revive your office catering?

With one or a mixture of these three simple, fun ideas, we’re confident you can bring some serious flavor back into your workplace catering. So, go ahead – give your team something to talk about (and look forward to) at lunch. Get in contact with us here or at info@figsandhoneycatering.com to get started on your custom menu. Happy eating!