Catering for an entire office is quite labour-intensive. Not only do you have to consider the menu, the presentation and the overall food quality, but for large offices, you have to handle various dietary requirements and personal preferences.

One of the best ways to ensure that your office meals are stress-free and delicious is to use a contract caterer.

Contract caterers provide a wide range of services that allow you to plan delicious breakfasts, lunches and networking events without worrying about the operational details. This blog post will discuss why using a contract caterer rather than delivered ad hoc catering offers unparalleled service and food experiences for your employees.

Here, we will talk about the following:

1. The definition of a contract caterer
2. The definition of delivered catering
3. The difference between a contract caterer and delivered catering
4. Why working with a contract caterer offers more than delivered catering

What is a contract caterer?

A contract caterer is a professional catering service that works with clients to create customised menus and provide quality food and service. Contract caterers offer various food options, from traditional to more creative dishes.

Contract caterers coordinate with you directly to ensure that daily menus perfectly suit your office and are as successful as possible. When considering company spending, contract caterers are the most cost-effective option. They have established relationships with vendors and have control over their costs. Ad hoc delivered catering tends to add up, costing the business more than what may have been planned.

What is delivered catering?

Delivered catering refers to ad hoc deliveries from restaurants used when a quick solution is required. It may also be hot or cold food packaged and delivered on platters for sharing or individually. It’s an excellent option when your office needs a quick meal or has a last-minute meeting.

Why choose a contract caterer vs delivered catering?

Excellent question!

Using a contract caterer is a great way to ensure everyone in the office loves the food options. A contract caterer offers the highest quality of service with a personalised approach tailored to your needs and budget.

Professional business = professional service

Contract caterers are experienced professionals who can handle every aspect of preparing and delivering high-quality breakfasts, lunches and anything in between. From menu planning to setup and service, contract caterers offer the highest level of service.

At Flourish, we have over seven years of experience in workplace hospitality to fall back on to create the best possible service.

Quality over quantity

Contract caterers provide high-quality meals, snacks, beverages and events tailored to your employee’s requirements.

The Flourish team works closely with your front of house staff to develop bespoke menus that align with the company brand, staff culture, safety and well-being requirements.

Accommodating and flexible to your needs.

Contract caterers can accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests.

At Flourish, we pride ourselves on creating menus that meet any special requests and allow those with dietary restrictions to enjoy the same high-quality experience.

Service with a smile that goes the extra mile

Contract caterers offer full-service workplace hospitality planning, which includes setup and cleanup.

With numerous business objectives to focus on, it’s nice to know that all aspects of catering are taken care of.

Variety is the spice of life.

Contract caterers can provide various menus, from traditional to modern and creative dishes.

A dedicated Flourish general manager will work with your team to create bespoke menus based on your company style, food themed days, special holidays and celebrations. The variety is endless.

Save yourself time and effort

Running a fast-paced business can be stressful. Let us remove some of the stress by handling your workplace hospitality and providing your employees with a well-deserved treat.

It’s time to make the switch to contract catering

Choosing a contract caterer over delivered catering is wise for any office offering meals for their staff. Not only will your business benefit from custom catering tailored to the needs of your specific office, but you will also get the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your caterer is professionally trained and experienced in the industry.

Are you interested in working with Flourish?

Flourish is a workplace hospitality business that creates bespoke menus for our clients for any occasion. You provide the space, and we will:

• Develop the menus
• Cater delicious food
• Set up the space
• Give your employees a reason to come into the office more often!

Get in touch with us today to learn how we can bring your workplace hospitality to life. We have enjoyed over seven years at the forefront of London’s demanding hospitality industry.

We know how to offer an unparalleled experience with flawless service and world-class gastronomy.