There’s nothing as satisfying as walking into the office on a bleak Monday morning, tupper-ware salad in hand, only to remember that work’s set to put on an eye-wateringly delicious lunch. That homemade limp salad can wait until tomorrow!
Workplace lunches are a great way to get the team chatting, improving cohesion and comradery: vital elements for a happy workplace. You’re nurturing your employees too, improving health, focus and productivity. In fact, studies show that employees rate a free lunch as the most important perk (ezCater, 2023).
Simplifying Your Lunch Planning
Choosing and planning your perfect workplace lunch however, entails more than putting a substantial plate on the table. More often than not it requires quite a bit of work and management, liaising with the team on food preferences, allergens and meal delivery platforms to ensure everyone gets fed and is happy! There are a few ways that you can make your life easier however, and provide a winning workplace lunch that will get everyone talking!
Here are a few things to consider when organising your team’s lunch:
1. Who are you catering for?
Lunch is a meal highly anticipated on a normal day at the office but a meal,
completely catered for you is another matter. With this in mind, it’s a great to get the team involved in what they want on their plates. Sending out a group survey or using a group chat to gauge preferred cuisines and dietary needs is a brilliant start. A collaborative approach ensures an inclusive offering that caters to all requirements.
2. Healthier Meals for Happier Workers
Healthier meals lead to healthier and, let’s be honest, happier workers. Choosing a plant diverse meal is proven to have long term positive impacts on your health. Additionally, choosing foods that promote focus can help your team avoid the post-lunch slump often caused by carbohydrate-heavy meals. Healthy, nutritious food fuels employees, keeping them engaged and productive throughout the day (Rachmah Q et al., 2021).
Choosing the Right Catering Service
When selecting a catering service, consider the following:
- What are your companies values and ethos?
- What food would align with your company culture?
- Who do you want to support?
These are all questions you should consider when selecting a catering company for your business. Making positive food choices has never been more relevant and selecting a catering partner like Pow Food who puts thought into how they operate and the food that they serve is really important. Not only is nutritional goodness a point to consider, but ethical procurement, environmental impact and transparency. B Corporation caterers tick so many of these boxes making it an easy way to achieve your sustainability goals and limit environmental impact.
The benefits of providing healthy catering like we do with Pow Food Catering in the workplace extend far beyond nutrition; they foster a stronger, more connected teams while enhancing overall employee well-being. So, say goodbye to uninspiring tupperware lunches and embrace the joy of shared dining experiences. After all, a happy workforce is a productive one, and it all starts with a thoughtfully prepared meal!