Office Lunch Catering in Toronto: How to Feed Your Team Without the Headache
Short answer: for most Toronto offices, individually boxed and labelled lunches are the easiest way to cater a team. Everyone gets a complete meal, dietary needs are handled per person, and clean-up takes minutes. Platters and buffets work better for informal team lunches and larger groups that want variety.
Boxed lunches or platters: which is better for the office?
Choose boxed lunches when:
People eat at different times or at their desks.
You have several dietary restrictions in the group.
You are catering a meeting, training session or client visit and want a clean, professional set-up.
Choose platters or a buffet when:
The team is eating together at one time.
You want variety and a more social feel.
You are feeding a larger group at a celebration or town hall.
Many offices mix both: boxed meals for the people with restrictions and platters for everyone else.
What goes into a good office lunch?
Our lunch menu centres on sandwiches, salads and protein bowls. A balanced office lunch has a main, a side, and something small and sweet. Keep it lighter in the middle of a working day, since heavy meals lead to afternoon slumps. Add snacks and sweets for long meetings.
Why labelling matters
Every boxed meal from We Cater To You carries the person's name and the full ingredient list. That means nobody has to guess what is inside, people with allergies can eat with confidence, and the organizer does not spend lunch answering questions.
How to plan an office lunch order
Headcount: confirm numbers the day before. Add one or two extra meals for unexpected guests.
Dietary list: collect restrictions when you send the invite, not on the morning of.
Timing: ask for delivery 15 to 30 minutes before people sit down.
Space: clear a table for set-up and tell the driver which entrance and floor to use.
Notice: we recommend at least 24 hours. For same-day orders, call (647) 436-3831.
Recurring office lunches
Many Toronto teams order weekly or for every in-office day. A standing order keeps things simple: the same delivery window, a rotating menu, and one point of contact. Our menu also adds a new seasonal dish every month so recurring lunches do not get repetitive.
Small touches that teams notice
A complimentary boxed meal for the person who placed the order.
Biodegradable cutlery and packaging included at no extra charge.
Delivery and set-up across Toronto and the GTA, so food is ready to serve.
See what other office managers say on our clients page, or read the full corporate catering guide for Toronto.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best type of catering for an office lunch?
Individually boxed and labelled lunches are the easiest for most offices because each person gets a complete meal and dietary needs are handled per person. Platters suit teams eating together at one time.
How many extra meals should I order for an office lunch?
Order one or two extra meals for every 20 to 30 people to cover unexpected guests.
How early should office lunch catering arrive?
Ask for delivery 15 to 30 minutes before people sit down so there is time for set-up.
Do you offer recurring office lunch catering in Toronto?
Yes. Many teams book recurring weekly lunches with a set delivery window and a rotating menu. Contact orders@wecatertoyou.ca to set one up.
Ready to order?
Order online in a few minutes, or send your headcount, date and budget to orders@wecatertoyou.ca for a custom quote. Prefer to talk it through? Call (647) 436-3831. We Cater To You is a family-owned corporate caterer at 171 East Liberty Street, Unit 107, in Liberty Village, Toronto, delivering across the GTA since 2002.
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