Office Catering is a great way to show appreciation to your staff. They can help in growing employee engagement, and generate light-hearted conversations at the workplace. Designing a successful meal plan which is nutritious, tasty, diverse, tailored to unique needs, and on a budget sounds daunting. We can help you ace it in a few simple steps.
Decide what kind of food you want to provide
Choosing the kind of food you want on the menu can help you set a proper budget. Try to decide the meals based on locally grown vegetables and foods, that should help you keep the budget in control. Including exotic foods in the menu could raise your costs. Keep it simple, rich, fried, and heavy foods though tasty can lead to health issues.
Count Your People
Consider the number of people at your workplace taking part in the daily meal initiative. It will help you decide the headcount to get the exact number of meals to be ordered, leading to accurate budget calculation and less food wastage.
Decide the quantity of food needed per person
Understanding the average quantity of food each person will consume aids you in deciding the portions to be ordered. Too little could end up being awkward, and too much would lead to wasting good food.
Estimate the amount the company can spend monthly
While all other factors definitely play a huge role in budgeting, the most important role is played by the budget the company can allocate for catering food. The clarity in budgets will have you set the expectations right and work within limits without leading to overspending.
Look for suitable caterers locally and get their monthly price quote
Once you are completely done with your estimation of the budget and a borderline idea of maximum expenses, you can start scouting for suitable catering services locally and getting their meal plan options and a monthly quotation for a fixed number of employees.
Weigh all the options
Once you gather all the suitable quotations, you need to compare their worth with the quality and quantity they’re offering. This comparison can be based on:
- Food quality
- Quantity
- Number of dishes on the menu
- Daily dishes options
- Monthly cost
- Delivery charges
- Reviews and Reputation
Negotiate the price accordingly
Once you have zeroed in on catering service, conduct a healthy negotiation. Have a conversation about your estimated budget and negotiate any excesses with them to accommodate your plan.
Formulate a final monthly budget accordingly
Then as per the discussion, set a final budget that not only ensures quality food but also comes under the company’s planned limits.
A proper office catering plan not only has delicious healthy food but also manages to be within the allotted cost and budget. Here at Home’s Kitchen, we offer budget-friendly vegetarian office catering services. We will be your source of responsibility, handling menus, and food selection that is seasonal, at the right temperatures, and on time. Contact us for a proposal today.
