The Office Party - Catering is the Word

The office party; Are there any two words in the English language that seem like they should further apart then the words "office" and "party"? But alas, everyday, somewhere in the United States there is some type of office party going on. Maybe it's a holiday party, or a teamwork party, or a grand launch, or a retirement party. Everywhere there are people stuffed into some break room forcing a smile and trying to figure out an escape route. While they are not mandatory most of the time, there is only one reason why we brave the uncomfortable and find our way to the break room at the allotted time on the Outlook calendar: Catering. Offices parties tend to have great catering.

May it be Chinese food, subway sandwiches, Middle Eastern fare or tins filled with Mexican food; the office party is known around the business world as a chance to eat some great food on the company’s dime. And since most companies over-order on the phone, there is always enough left over to take home in a doggy bag. This is not done by mistake either; companies know that happy workers mean better quality of work. And while you can't please everyone all the time, the closest you typically going to come is by offering them a smorgasbord of free food.

Food catering companies know this, as do fast food and sit down restaurants. Catering is big money, and that is why no matter if you go to a hole in the wall Mexican place, a chain sandwich shop or a fancy Italian restaurant, catering services are always offered. Places like Corner Bakery, Panera Bread and even El Pollo Loco make their bread and butter on catering. And it's not just large jobs either; it can be as small as a few dozen bagels and a few pots of coffee. The reason why companies love catering is because it costs less to cook and present stuff in bulk. You can charge more for a large side then an individual side, and because it is bulk it costs you less money to make. It's a win-win for them.

If you are in charge of putting together catering for your office you probably know that having a good caterer in your back pocket is a great way to get things done quick and easy. While it may cost a big more, a catering service can get you great food quick. Plus, they'll typically deliver the food and even clean up.

Source: Ezine article and Charley’s Other Brother