Planning an Office Lunch Without the Stress

A good office lunch should feel easy for everyone. A little preparation means the food arrives on time and every colleague has something suitable to eat.

Collect dietary needs early

Send a short form to attendees a week ahead. Ask about allergies, vegetarian and vegan preferences, and any other requirements.

Organise delivery details

Share the delivery time, building access instructions, and where the food should be set up. Confirm who will receive the order on the day.

Keep the meeting on schedule

Individually labelled boxed lunches are quick to hand out and easy to take back to a desk, which keeps the agenda moving.

Final checklist

• Confirm the menu and quote in writing

• Share the final guest count by the agreed deadline

• Confirm venue access and setup times

• Recheck dietary notes and allergy information

• Save the event-day contact details