Autumn is well and truly upon us, with the darker nights rolling in and the colder weather on the horizon.

For some, the autumnal period is their favourite time of year, as they watch the beauty of the leaves changing color around them, but other employees will not be a fan, as they watch those late summer nights fade away for another six months.

However, you can please your entire team by embracing autumn with seasonal workplace catering, taking advantage of local produce.

Here, we will discuss the importance of using local produce and the benefits of investing in autumnal catering.

The importance of using local produce

At Flourish, we only work with the best local farms to ensure that our catering is of the highest quality, alongside many other important reasons.

Supporting the local economy

By working specifically with local produce, Flourish ensures that we directly contribute to the local economy, supporting local farmers and businesses.

Given the current cost-of-living crisis and rising unemployment, we feel it is essential that we continue to support local farms, creating jobs and helping stimulate economic growth.

Reduce our carbon footprint

By working with local businesses, we also ensure that our carbon footprint is much lower than other caterers.

Locally sourced food typically travels shorter distances to reach your office, resulting in fewer carbon emissions from transportation, reducing our ecological footprint at a time when every company should be doing there part to help reduce the impacts of climate change.

Enhanced freshness and flavour

Alongside only using local produce, we also only use foods that are in season and that are harvested at their peak ripeness.

As a result, our workplace catering is fresher and more flavorful compared to foods that have been transported long distances.

The benefits of embracing autumn with seasonal workplace catering

Embracing autumn with seasonal workplace catering can bring numerous benefits to both employees and employers.

Enhanced employee morale

Seasonal menu options, such as pumpkin spice lattes, hearty soups, and apple-themed treats, can be an excellent way to improve employee morale and incentivise staff to come into the office.

A seasonal menu creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making employees feel appreciated and valued, and they will be less likely to become disgruntled or disheartened when you ask them to come into the office for an important meeting or group project.

Variety and excitement

Variety is the spice of life, and variety in the workplace keeps your employees engaged and excited about coming to work.

Monotony can seriously hamper productivity and creativity, so providing a tasty, locally sourced seasonal menu can also help improve productivity and quality of output.

Team building opportunities

With many of us working from home on a weekly basis, it can be tricky to find space in the calendar for team-building exercises. This is particularly difficult for new employees you are onboarding, as they will struggle to make the same close connections over Zoom.

Even those who have been with the company for a long time and have established workplace relationships might struggle if their in-office hours don’t align. Over time, these relationships can disappear, which can impact project performance in the future.

But with seasonal workplace catering, you can change that. Hosting a workplace event surrounding your high-quality catering can be a fantastic team-building activity. 

By hosting a workplace catering event, you incentivise teams to come into the office, bringing everyone together to engage, collaborate, and build team relationships.

Final thoughts on seasonal workplace catering

Are you interested in embracing the autumn season with seasonal workplace catering for your staff? Get in touch with Flourish today, and we can help you bring happiness, productivity, and excitement to your office.