If you’ve ever been the person in charge of ordering food for the office, you know the pressure. You don’t want it to be boring, but you also don’t want to be the person who brings in something messy, complicated, or just not enough. Food at work should feel generous, thoughtful, and easy — whether it’s for a team lunch, a client meeting, or a big event.
At Cured, we’ve done everything from individual snack boxes for twenty people to full spreads for a thousand. And we’ve learned a lot about what works (and what doesn’t). Here’s how to make sure your next office order lands.
1. Match the food to the time of day
Morning meetings aren’t the place for charcuterie, and late-afternoon cocktails don’t need bagels. Order with the clock in mind.
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Morning: Keep it fresh and energizing — think smoked salmon and bagel bundles, fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, and egg salad. Add coffee and juice, and you’ve covered it.
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Lunch: Sandwich trays are the hero here. Ours come stacked with a mix — roasted veggie, turkey + cranberry, prosciutto + brie — so nobody’s stuck with “just a wrap.” Pair with crudités or fruit for balance.
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Afternoon / Events: This is charcuterie and candy platter territory. It feels social and fun without being too heavy.
2. Personal portions or shared platters?
This depends on the setting. If it’s a formal boardroom meeting, individual snack cups or boxed lunches make life easier (and cleaner). But for team socials, big trays work best. A colourful charcuterie board or overflowing crudité platter in the middle of the room instantly feels abundant and gets people talking.
We do both — from custom-branded snack boxes to full onsite spreads. The trick is knowing which vibe you’re going for.
3. Don’t stress about dietary needs
There’s always someone who’s vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or just “trying to eat light.” Instead of scrambling to order five different meals, order trays that naturally cover a mix of options.
Our platters are built with variety in mind, and if you need custom tweaks — like a vegetarian-only sandwich box or nut-free candy mix — just let us know. It’s way easier than overthinking it.
4. Add a branded touch
This part gets overlooked, but it makes a difference. Food at an event is part of your brand. We can customize trays with your company colours, put your logo on packaging, or even build a candy mix that matches your palette. It’s a small detail, but it’s the kind of thing people notice (and remember).
5. Make it look good
Presentation isn’t fluff — it’s half the experience. When food shows up looking full, colourful, and ready to go, it instantly feels more generous and thoughtful. That’s why everything we deliver is arranged to look good right away. No running around looking for serving bowls.
6. Don’t forget the fun stuff
Yes, you want the healthy trays. But add a candy platter or dessert tray and suddenly the mood shifts. Food isn’t just about feeding people — it breaks the ice, it gets people chatting, and it makes the whole thing feel less stiff.
The bottom line
Corporate food doesn’t need to be complicated. Order with the time of day in mind, balance personal portions with shareables, cover dietary needs, add a branded touch, and throw in something fun. That’s how you turn “just another office lunch” into something people actually remember.
👉 Check out our sandwich trays, charcuterie boards, crudités, fruit and candy platters, and custom branded gifts — all designed to make office ordering stress-free and a little more exciting.
