Do you struggle with what to feed people at
your work events? Sometimes when you hire a venue, the catering is always the
same old, same old. What you really want is to bring something brand new to the
table. With so many dry hire venues in London, you can bring in your own caterers,
or even challenge your work colleagues to cook for the group themselves! If you’re
at a loss for ideas on how to spice up the corporate lunch time, them look no
further, we might have exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Food Truck
A good food truck can sometimes be hard to
beat. There are so many in the city, that you can go for whatever type of food
takes your fancy. This way you can keep your staff on their toes, and they can
even try new cuisines. Not only will it get everyone talking, but there is
something that’s really endearing about a food truck. It encourages camaraderie
between colleagues and if it’s a nice day, you can all sit outside to eat. Cuisines
such as Vietnamese have become really popular to try.
Organic Produce
While everyone is encouraged to buy
organic, who can say that they have eaten a fully organic meal? Well, there are
plenty of caterers that can fix that problem. Everyone is happy when they have
some delicious food in front of them, but it’s also a chance for them to learn
more about where their food comes from, and of course fair trade. Can your work
mates taste the difference in the organic produce they’ve been served?
Local Chefs
Is there a local restaurant that you’ve
been dying to try? If so, why not bring them to your work event and get them to
serve you up a lunch time meal? Not only is it great for the restaurant, you
all get to try some of their food. Your colleagues will be intrigued by somewhere
that is truly local to you, and that makes for a happy lunchtime.
International Food Day
As a change, why not get everyone you work
with to bring in a different dish that represents their country? Workplaces are
generally multicultural, so this is a great way to learn not only about
different cuisines, but about the places where your colleagues, or your colleagues’
ancestors, were born. You can have some on main meal duty and others on dessert.
The results should be an interesting combination to say the very least!
No Meat Monday
For health reasons, and for environmental,
it’s encouraged to cut down on the amount of meat that we consume. That’s why
No Meat Monday was invented. As a change from the status quo, why not hire a
vegetarian or vegan caterer to feed you all at your event? Many people might be
surprised at the sheer variety and taste of food without meat in it, and of
course, it keeps lunchtime a little different from the norm, which is what you’re
looking for.
Build Your Own
Everyone likes putting together their own
plate of food. Which is why caterers that specialise in things like tacos are
loads of fun. They provide the ingredients, and you make your meal. The combinations
that people come up with might surprise you. For dessert, something similar can
be done only with crepes or pancakes. Everyone can even make their own on a hotplate.
Nothing quite gives you satisfaction like making for own food, and it will
create a talking point.
No Waste Meal
Environmental causes are a hop topic right
now, so why not invest in a caterer that has a zero-waste policy? You can feel
better about where your food budget is being spent, and they can talk to
everyone at the meal about how they’ve come up with zero waste solutions, and
why it’s so important. This gives a little introspection into what we eat every
day, and how much of it we end up throwing away.
Food Stations
If in doubt, it’s best to order one of
everything. Having a variety of food stations at your event means that even the
pickiest of eater will be happy, and your colleagues will get to try a whole
rage of cuisines and tastes. If it’s set up like a buffet, where everyone helps
themselves, then people can taste a little bit of whatever they want to,
without committing to a full plate.
Tasting Menu
If you want to go upmarket, consider hiring
a restaurant to give you a small tasting menu at lunchtime. Not only will you
feel like you’ve entered a Michelin starred restaurant, your employees will
thank you for really thinking about what they eat, instead of the usual stale sandwiches.
A tasting menu is a whole new experience that many might not have had before, which
makes this lunchtime idea,all the more special.
Pizza and Beer
Run out of ideas? Do your colleagues really
just want to go to the same fast food place they go to every Friday? Why not
just keep it relaxed and have some pizza and beer? You can go fast food or artisan,
off-licence or craft beer, it doesn’t matter. Sometimes, people just want a bit
of comfort food at a work event, and everyone will be more than happy to get
started on that Friday feeling.
If you are going for a dry hire venue for
your next work event, then you have free rein on the catering. There are loads
of options to choose from, but it should fit with the type of event that’s
being held. Hopefully out of these 10 catering ideas, there’s something that’s
right for you and your company.
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