Saving money on a corporate catering menu

Putting on a breakfast or lunch catering menu for staff might not be something you do every day, but on certain occasions it can give both your staff and your business a boost.

So what are the catering menu options, from sandwiches to something chef-prepared, and how can you do it cost effectively?

A breakfast catering menu

When there's work to be done, a breakfast catering menu might be just what it takes to get staff going early. Here are three common options, ranging from inexpensive to lavish. (All plates, bowls, cutlery, delivery, set-up and clean-up are included in the price.)

Catering Menu 1 - Continental

• Cereals
• Yoghurt
• Fruit salad
• Orange juice
• Baby muffins
• Toast
• Tea and coffee 

Catering Menu 2 - Manager's munch

• Premium cereals
• Croissant platter with sweet and savoury fillings
• Bacon frittata
• Bacon and egg rolls
• Fresh-baked fruit or savoury muffins
• Apple, orange and tomato juice
• Plunger-style fresh tea and coffee 

Catering Menu 3 - Executive selection

• Smoked salmon
• Warmed bagels
• Breakfast pies (spinach and cheese, chicken and mushroom)
• Fruit danishes
• Scrambled eggs, smoky bacon, sauteed mushrooms
• French toast
• Assorted fruit yoghurts
• Fresh juices
• Mobile barista making tea and coffee to order

Lunch

Whether it's during a conference break or a crucial board meeting, a lunch catering menu delivers convenience, value and an expression of gratitude for hard-working staff. Like breakfast, it can be as simple or lavish as your budget permits. 

Catering Menu 1 - On the run

• Cut sandwiches with a range of fillings
• Cold meat platter
• Warm frankfurter sausages
• Soft drinks and juices
• Fruit plate
• Sweet biscuits
• Tea and coffee 

Catering Menu 2 - Conference break

• Savoury polenta muffins
• Nori and sushi with wasabi and soy sauce
• Antipasto platter
• Leafy green salads
• Gourmet rolls with a range of fillings
• Mini donuts and sweet slices
• Fruit kebabs
• Juices and soft drinks (beer and wine - extra)
• Tea and coffee 

Catering Menu 3 - Boardroom buffet

• Terrine of chicken and pistachio wrapped in bacon  
• Moroccan spiced lamb cutlets 
• Sweet potato, ricotta cheese, wild rocket and garlic crouton salad  
• Organic salad with tomato, cucumber, feta cheese and olives 
• Seasonal fruit platter
• Chilled orange juice, soft drinks, beer and wine
• Freshly brewed coffee and aromatic tea selection

Cost effectiveness

To keep costs down, ask your caterer for economy options, which might include:

• Pasta dishes instead of hand-made pies
• Self-service instead of hiring waiters
• Pick-up instead of delivery
• Supplying your own beer and wine
• Package deals – discounts may apply for numerous functions

Just a phone call away

Whether you need to cater to the board of directors, your staff or new clients, a quality caterer can design a corporate catering menu to meet your needs. Call a corporate lunch caterer today and discover how to create a comfortable networking environment for your business.