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When someone in your office is celebrating a birthday, you want to make their day feel a little extra special. Planning a post-work happy hour might seem like an easy way to celebrate, but let’s face it: During a busy workweek, you’re lucky if you get everyone to sign a card, let alone meet up outside of work hours. Luckily, ordering a catered meal for the office is an easy and enjoyable way to celebrate workplace birthdays. Here are three reasons why a catered lunch is a better option than a happy hour. Easier to Coordinate Making plans outside of work hours can feel like solving a jigsaw puzzle. Dave from accounting plays basketball on Thursday evenings. Jess from sales coaches rugby on Mondays and Wednesdays. Charles has to leave early every other week to pick up his kids from school. Everyone has busy lives outside of work, so even though post-work events are fun, they’re not always an easy way to get the team together to celebrate.  While the odds of rallying ...

When your workplace orders lunch catering, you may get a few sides or appetizers to round out the order. There are a lot of great appetizers out there. This month, and in honor of International Hummus Day on May 13, we’re putting the spotlight on one appetizer: hummus and pita! You can often find this app combo among Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek, and vegetarian/vegan caterers. As you’re catering Indianapolis team lunches this May, or anywhere in the country, here are a few reasons to include hummus and pita on the order.  Many Different Caterers Offer Hummus and Pita Platters There’s a lot of love for hummus and pita, and not just at your office. Many different caterers offer hummus and pita platters or trays. This makes it a fairly easy appetizer to find. We already mentioned Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek, and vegetarian/vegan caterers, but many others offer hummus and pita, too. You can often find it offered by health food caterers, salad specialists,...

Do you love dipping crunchy sugar snap peas in ranch dressing? Do thinly sliced radishes add the perfect boost of peppery flavor to your go-to sandwich order? Is roasted asparagus dusted with parmesan cheese and garlic your favorite side dish? Enjoying crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked veggies is one of the best parts of spring. Plenty of delicious veggies are in season during May, so it’s easy to understand why this sunny month is National Salad Month and National Asparagus Month. If you want to eat more greens during May, here are three delicious ways to do it. Go Green Together Eating more vegetables and leafy greens is a great place to start if you want to expand your palate, get more vitamins, or feel strong and energized in time for summer. One of the best ways to stick to your nutrition goals is to find accountability buddies. If you and your coworkers love to order tasty lunches together or try new restaurants in your city, a team goal to eat more veggie...

If those first sunny days of spring make you crave fresh fruit, you’re in good company! Hearty squash soups and savory comfort foods might have helped you feel cozy all winter long, but spring is the time to enjoy sweet, seasonal produce. May is National Strawberry Month, making it the perfect opportunity to ring in spring weather with refreshing dishes that feature this beloved berry. While strawberries on their own are the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth during spring, their tart flavor profile also makes them a great addition to filling, savory dishes. Are you ready to elevate your weekday lunches with strawberry-infused meals? Here are three tasty and filling meals to try this May.  Grilled Chicken Salad If you’re craving something fresh, filling, and strawberry-infused when lunch time rolls around, a protein-packed salad might be just what you’re looking for. With the right toppings, dressing, and protein, salad transforms from a vitamin-packed side ...

Barbecue is an all-time classic when it comes to office catering. Once the order arrives and those smoky, sweet, and savory notes fill the air, your mouth begins to water, and you can’t help but get excited. Right now, you may be thinking about how to get the team on board to order some barbecue catering. Lucky for you, May is National Barbecue Month! It’s a month-long celebration of this old-school style of cooking and all the flavors it brings to the table. Whether you’re catering Dallas team lunches or Nashville company events, it’s hard to miss with barbecue. Here are a few more delicious reasons to order some barbecue for the team this month.  Barbecue Brings People Together It all starts with that distinctive aroma of smoky, sweet, savory, and tangy. Every type of barbecue has a defining aroma that tells everyone it’s time to eat. One of the reasons offices and workplaces order catering is to bring people together. It may be for a team lunch in celebration o...

A good salad can be satisfying and filling. Certain kinds of salads can easily satiate your lunchtime cravings even by themselves, without any extra sides. In many ways, it can be the ideal lunch catering option for any day of the week. Salads have an unfair reputation for being a side dish, but plenty of salads can easily fill you up, like any other meal. And no, we’re not talking about portion size, like a “big salad.” Instead, we're talking about certain kinds of salads that combine select ingredients in a satisfying and filling way. The next time you order lunch catering for yourself or the office, consider these three salads that make fantastic lunches all on their own. Taco Salad Taco salad can take a number of forms with different ingredients and serving options (in a tortilla bowl, for example). No matter what kind of taco salad you choose, it’s a complete meal, not a side dish. But what makes taco salad work so well as a meal? Consider what goes in a taco...

It’s burger season! As summer approaches, it’s hard not to think about burgers, grilling, and all the deliciousness that comes with the season. For offices nationwide, it’s the perfect time to order a burger bar. Whether your office is celebrating a birthday or a company event on the calendar, there are various reasons to order catering. A burger bar, however, can take your team lunch to the next level. Much like sandwich catering , burger catering offers a lot of different options. There’s practically something for everyone in addition to other benefits.  Here are a few things you can expect when you order a burger bar. The Ultimate in Catered Meal Customization Catered office lunch already comes with extensive customization options. When you order from a reputable caterer, they may offer all sorts of selections for whatever it is you may be ordering. When it comes to something like a burger bar, you can unlock even more customization options. For one, you can cust...

Going into spring and the second quarter, many companies have started to put team-building events on the calendar. Team-building events are a great way to foster team camaraderie and strengthen communication and collaboration between teams. It all boils down to team members getting to know one another better. Sometimes, figuring out what kind of team-building event to host can be challenging. Setting it up isn’t without its logistical challenges. As you look ahead to Q2 and potential team-building events complete with sandwich catering , games, or other engaging activities, here are a few ideas that may work for your workplace.  On-Site Team-Building Events When companies want to keep things more contained and “on the clock,” they may opt to host on-site team-building events. On-site team-builders can be easier to plan and coordinate, can be shorter, and occur more frequently. Companies may block out an afternoon to host the event. Here are a few on-site team-builder...

Some people feel like spring arrives when they notice colorful flowers sprouting along the sidewalk during their daily commute. Others feel ready to ring in spring after the first day of perfect T-shirt weather. However, most of us can agree that we finally feel ready to relax and enjoy a little sunshine once tax season is over. Even if you were on top of your books this year and turned in your taxes early, April 15 is certainly worth celebrating. Here are three reasons to celebrate the end of tax season with a workplace lunch, whether you’re catering Indianapolis accounting firms or law offices in Denver.  Catch Up with Coworkers Spring is a busy season for everyone, whether your kids are playing sports or you’re spending your weekends at outdoor concerts. Tax season adds a whole new layer to your to-do list, which is why the end of tax season is a great time to catch up with coworkers about all their spring activities. Celebrate lighter footsteps and less on yo...

A team that successfully works together produces results together. Does your team work together cohesively? Many businesses hire based on a mix of experience and cultural fit (with other factors considered, too). Culture fit can be how well a new hire’s personality meshes with other personalities. How well team members mesh can be a crucial factor in how well people successfully work together and produce results. With that in mind, what can your business do to strengthen the team as a whole? Through company events, corporate catering , and other team functions, you can foster a strong, cohesive team. Here’s what you should know. Why Should Businesses Emphasize Team Camaraderie? This isn’t about encouraging everyone to be friends in a conventional sense. It’s about knowing who’s who, what they do, and how to effectively communicate with one another. For smaller businesses, team camaraderie can often be easier to encourage. As businesses grow, however, that can change, so ...

By the time 12 p.m. rolls around, are you sitting at your desk dreaming of a Caesar salad with crunchy croutons and juicy slices of grilled chicken? Or does lunchtime make you crave a steaming bowl of tomato soup with a perfectly toasted turkey melt? When it’s time to order lunch for the office, you have plenty of options. However, the first thing to decide is whether your team is going to order a shared meal or individual orders. Here are three things to consider when deciding whether to place individual or sharable orders for workplace meals. How Big Is Your Team? Catered workplace meals keep everyone energized and help people connect. However, small teams might have different catering needs than large teams, which is why you must consider team size before placing your order. It’s easy to round up a handful of people for a quick lunch break in the conference room, but coordinating a time for large teams to eat together might require a little more planning. Because of...

A catered breakfast is a great way to start the workday. From sweet to savory, there’s something for everyone. But a lot of breakfast items are made with eggs. From breakfast sandwiches to skillet scrambles, eggs are often a star ingredient. But what if certain team members don’t eat eggs or egg-based items start to stretch your company’s catering budget further than you’d like? The good news is there are still plenty of delicious and filling egg-free options that are sure to be a hit around the office. Whether you’re catering Wilmington NC breakfasts for the team or in need of catering for an early morning sales call, here are a few options. The Fruit-Packed Breakfast Bowl There are national chains and local caterers that specialize in breakfast bowls, including fruit-packed bowls. One popular type of bowl is the “acai bowl.” The exact ingredients can vary, but they can include dark berries (in addition to acai berries), bananas, coconut, chia seeds, and oats. There ...

Weekly team meetings are a staple of collaborative, efficient, and fun workplaces. Regular meetings can help keep everyone on the same page about upcoming projects, give team members a place to ask questions or voice concerns and allow coworkers to share updates and good news. While regular meetings have plenty of benefits, timing makes all the difference. Weekly meetings should take place when everyone feels energized and prepared, but these meetings shouldn’t disrupt peak productivity hours. There’s a case to be made for every day of the workweek, but here are a few reasons why Wednesdays are perfect for weekly meetings and a few tips for making them count. Why Wednesdays? Mondays and Fridays are popular days for people to use PTO since they’re the bookends of the weekend. Chances are, if your weekly meeting takes place at the beginning or end of the week, you’ll be missing a few faces fairly regularly. Many people consider Tuesdays and Thursdays to be the most prod...

Catering office lunches can have many benefits. Arguably, the biggest benefit for you and your team is enjoying a delicious, professionally prepared lunch delivered right to your workplace! That said, there can be many practical benefits, as well. This can include a boost in team productivity. Going into the second quarter of the year, you might be looking for ways to boost productivity to build momentum for the rest of the year. Whether you’re looking for Cincinnati, Newark, or Portland catering menus, it’s a great time to start catering office lunches! Explore Local Catering Spring Menus Many caterers switch up their menus in the spring. During the winter and through the holidays, caterers may offer a variety of seasonal items. Once spring arrives, holiday offerings can disappear, making way for a new wave of items (to go along with many of their staples). While seasonal offerings can vary greatly between caterers, ordering lunch gives you and your team the opportun...