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Indian curry buffet
A crowd-pleasing spread of curries, rice, naan, and sides — works for mixed dietary groups.
IndianVeg-friendly10–100
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Taco bar
Customizable, fun, and everyone loves it. Set up a DIY station and let your team build their own.
Mexican$12–$16/ppTrending
🥗
Mediterranean mezze spread
Hummus, falafel, pita, tabbouleh, and grilled veggies. Naturally vegan and gluten-free friendly.
MediterraneanVeganGF-friendly
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Individual bento boxes
Individual boxed meals — no shared trays, easy to distribute, great for working lunches.
JapaneseAny sizePopular
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BBQ tray catering
Pulled pork, brisket, cornbread, and coleslaw. Hearty, satisfying, and scales beautifully for big groups.
BBQ20–200$14–$18/pp
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Build-your-own grain bowls
Bases, proteins, and toppings set out separately. Everyone builds exactly what they want.
HealthyVeganTrending
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Artisan pizza party
Multiple varieties including vegetarian and gluten-free bases. Simple, universally loved, easy setup.
ItalianAny size$10–$14/pp
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Vietnamese pho & banh mi
Fresh, light, and flavorful. A refreshing alternative to heavier catering options.
Vietnamese$13–$17/ppRising
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Indian
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CustomizableCrowd fav
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35 ideas
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48 ideas
Wide varietyGF options
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Italian
30 ideas
UniversalEasy setup
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American BBQ
25 ideas
HeartyBig groups
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Japanese
28 ideas
PremiumBoxed
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45 ideas
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MorningLight
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32 ideas
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By team size
Ideas for every group size
The best lunch ideas scale differently depending on how many people you're feeding.
2–10

Small team

Flexibility is your friend. Individual orders, premium cuisine, and restaurant-quality plated options all work well.

Best: Sushi, Thai, Mediterranean platters
10–30

Mid-size team

Buffet trays start making sense here. Choose 2–3 main options and a few sides to keep everyone happy.

Best: Indian, Mexican, Italian, BBQ
30–75

Large team

Buffet is the clear winner. Prioritize cuisines with natural variety — Indian, Mediterranean, and Mexican scale especially well.

Best: Indian buffet, taco bar, grain bowls
75+

Company-wide event

Multiple stations or cuisines are recommended. Work with a full-service caterer who handles logistics at scale.

Best: Multi-station, taco bar, BBQ
Trending now
What office teams are ordering in 2025
01

Build-your-own bowls

Grain bases, protein options, and toppings set up station-style. Inclusive, healthy, customizable.

Hot right now
02

Korean BBQ catering

Bulgogi, bibimbap, and banchan sides. Exciting flavor profile and great vegetarian options.

Rising fast
03

Plant-based everything

Full vegan menus — not just a side dish. Demand has doubled in the last 2 years.

Hot right now
04

Mediterranean spreads

Hummus, falafel, shawarma, and pita. Always popular, now even more so.

Rising fast
05

Birria tacos

The biggest food trend of the last 3 years hits the office catering scene.

Rising fast
06

Sushi burritos & poke

Individually wrapped, fresh, and premium-feeling without the price tag of traditional sushi.

New trend
07

Smash burgers

The gourmet burger trend scales surprisingly well for office catering with the right vendor.

New trend
08

Global street food

Vietnamese banh mi, Peruvian ceviche, Thai larb. Teams want exciting food, not boring sandwiches.

Rising fast
By occasion
Lunch ideas for every office moment
📋

Weekly team lunch

Keep it familiar, varied, and crowd-pleasing. Rotate cuisines to keep things fresh.

🎤

All-hands meeting

Easy buffet, wide dietary variety, quick service. Food shouldn't slow the agenda.

🎉

Team celebration

Go a level up — premium cuisine, dessert, and something memorable. Team earned it.

👤

New hire welcome

First impressions matter. Choose something inclusive and impressive that says 'we take care of our people.'

💻

Working lunch

Individual boxed meals that people can eat at their desk without making a mess. Practical and appreciated.

🌍

Diverse team

Prioritize cuisines with halal, kosher, vegan, and gluten-free options built in — not added as afterthoughts.

Pro tips
Order smarter every time
10%

Always over-order by 10%

Someone always brings a friend or eats more than expected. 10% buffer = zero stress.

3x

Rotate your top 3 cuisines

Pick 3 cuisines your team loves and rotate them. Variety without decision fatigue.

24h

Order 24 hours ahead

Same-day orders limit your choices. One day ahead keeps all your best options open.

1x

Survey once per quarter

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