Do you have a special guest or loyal client arriving for an all-day meeting? What about a looming deadline that can’t be ignored? Whatever the reason, we’re here to guide you through hosting the perfect working lunch!
No-one likes to work through their lunch-break. But unfortunately, on any given day in a busy office, a working lunch is sometimes unavoidable. The good news is, we’re experts when it comes to everything corporate and everything food.
Size of Working Lunch First things first – how many people are you catering for? Because let’s be honest – nobody wants to go hungry. Under no circumstance should you estimate or guess your guest list without a clear idea – try to be as accurate as possible and always overestimate your head count to allow for last minute attendees!
Budget It can be far easier to create a ‘per-attendee’ budget to streamline the process. At Impressive Platters, we can create a menu to suit a budget of anywhere from $10 to $50 per attendee. That’s why the next point is so important…
Purpose/Theme Your budget and food should reflect the purpose and theme of your working lunch. A more formal business lunch with visiting clients or corporate bosses should look and feel different to a we-have-to-finish-this-project-asap lunch among friendly colleagues. Ask yourself: is this an internal office affair for working through the nuts and bolts of an important job? Or are you hosting a special guest while you work towards making an important business decision? Choose an objective and stick to it. And don’t forget to tell us so we can make the most appropriate suggestions!
Time and Duration Will this be a casual-munch-for-hours type of lunch? Or a fast-food type of deal? This will affect the amount and type of food you should provide. It will also answer the question of whether to hire a coffee and tea station!
Food Okay, now you’ve addressed the first four points, it’s time to move onto the most important part of the planning process – the food. No working lunch is enjoyable if the food is sub-par...and no room is big enough for a host to hide from the glares and stares of disgruntled and hungry colleagues.
The Fork and Knife Affair: For the working lunch that needs to impress, take a look at our steaming Buffet meals, ranging from a classic Lasagne Bolognese to our fresh and aromatic Coconut Chicken Curry. We also suggest checking out our heavenly buffet sides such as our Hand Cut Fat Chips with sugar and chilli, and the Parmesan Green Beans. The Casual Fling: For the days you don’t want to think too hard, try one (or several) of our gourmet Fruit and Cheese platters – a light and tasty lunch alternative that will last the distance! Think Gourmet Cheese, Fruit & Crackers, Impressive Cheese Board, and our signature Watermelon & Haloumi Platter. The Hard and Fast: Nothing disappears (or fills bellies) as quickly as our range of celebrated Sandwiches! Try our Impressive Points for a classic lunch spread, filled with all manner of appetizing ingredients, such as The Babaganoush, The Gruyère, and The Fish Goujon. Don’t forget our Club Sandwiches, Mixed Grain Sandwiches, and Gluten-Free creations, as well as our range of Baby Baguettes, Mini Bagels, and Sandwich & Wrap combos! The All-Day Grazer: Nothing beats a slow and steady race to the finish line! For those all-day grazing situations, you can’t look past our sumptuous Sharing platters. We have everything from the lavish Antipasto and Artisan Baguette platters to the grandiose Lamb Shoulder and Roasted Chicken Platters. The No-Mess: Looking for the quick and easy option with minimal clean-up? Our gourmet individual Lunch Boxes are the way to go. These charming beauties put a whole new spin on the humble lunch box meal. Think fresh salads paired with our signature wraps, mini bagels, and sandwiches, and something sweet to finish. We have options to suit everyone, including Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fructose and FODMAP.
Equipment Once you have the food sorted, you can think about what equipment you will need. Do you require Silverware? Special presentation platters? Coffee machines? Napkins? And the list goes on. Check out our equipment to hire here.
You’re invited to Join
Impressive Rewards
to collect Impressive points, for both weekly and monthly specials, for exclusive member promotions and competitions, for new product updates, for catering tips & advice, to receive product sampling invitations, plus much more…
