Cheap Corporate Catering Ideas

Companies spend over £350 per staff member per annum on office catering and kitchen supplies. In a company of 100 staff, that’s over £35,000 a year. . We understand that keeping the cost of office catering down is no easy feat, but rest assured – you can still order delicious corporate catering for the office on a budget. Here are our top cheap and cheerful corporate lunch catering ideas that don’t compromise on taste.

Serve breakfast any time of the day

There’s nothing like a hearty breakfast…for lunch. Everyone loves a bacon and egg roll, so why restrict it to just breakfast time? Fuel your team at a reasonable price with breakfast catering or brunch food options. Think bacon, sausages, breakfast burritos, egg and bacon rolls, frittatas, yogurt pots, croissants, bagels and juice.

Buffets

Buffets are a great way to feed a hungry crowd and it’s a very time efficient and affordable catering solution for your office. Buffets encourage your guests to mingle, but offers a variety of lunch options to satisfy those picky eaters. It’s also a great solution for guests with food allergies and special dietary restrictions.

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Staff lunch

The Feedr daily office meals solution is a cheap and yummy way to feed your team or office. Suitable for groups of 10 or more, a staff lunch catering menu is a more affordable solution to the standard corporate catering. You’ll still enjoy a mouth-watering variety of lunch options including pizza catering to curries, poke bowls to burgers, we’ll have something for you. Staff lunches are a great way to get the whole office together.

Offering lunch to employees doesn't have to be complicated, we have great solutions to provide full flexibility with individual choice or an office manager ordering for the whole team. A great incentive to get everyone back to the office!

Choose cost effective cuisines

Some food cuisines are more cost effective than others. For example, if you’re on a tight budget, maybe opt for cheap catering options like Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian or Chinese catering. French and Italian food can cost more per meal.

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Keep extras to a minimum

It might be tempting to choose a corporate caterer that provides everything you need for your event, but take a moment to consider whether you really need serving staff for your casual working lunch. Do you need the caterer to supply the disposable cutlery and plates, or do you have enough in your office kitchen already? Forgoing the chef and wait staff for example and allowing your team to self-serve can help you keep your catering costs down.

Don’t over-order

One sure-fire way to go over your budget is over-ordering office catering. Ordering too little food can be a nightmare, but over-ordering results in food waste. Use our handy catering guidelines to ensure you order just the right amount. If you have any questions, or need help ordering, our catering experts are here to help!

We recommend the following when ordering lunch for the office:

• Sandwiches/rolls - 1.5 per person
• Sandwich and finger food - 1 sandwich + 3-4 pieces of finger food per person
• Sandwich and salad - 1 sandwich + 1 small salad cup per person
• Pizza – 4 slices per person
• Fingerfood – 6 pieces per person (1 hour event) or 9 pieces per person (2 hour event)

Use our guide to help you order the right amount of food for your next office lunch, but don’t forget to take into consideration the type of event, length of the event and the cuisine you're ordering when determining portions. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to our catering consultants.

Keep it casual

Formal catering styles will usually be more expensive than informal catering styles. Keep your costs down with a fun and informal office party or staff lunch. Go Mexican with a DIY nacho station or try pizza catering. Order mini cupcakes for birthday celebrations – a fun and very cost-effective alternative to the standard corporate cake and it’ll put a smile on everyone’s face!

Affordable corporate catering with Feedr

Office catering costs can add up, but we can help you manage and reduce your catering costs. You’ll have access to the best priced corporate caterers that will help you satisfy your team’s hunger, your accounts department and your budget with our online catering solution.

Ready to order delicious corporate catering for your office? Get in touch with our customer service ninjas today on 020 3890 2200 for catering menu recommendations and office lunch ideas to make your next catering order, or simply to get a free quote. Whatever your budget or occasion, we have a delicious office catering menu to suit your needs anywhere.