End-of-Year Office Catering Ideas
The end of the year is approaching, and with it comes Christmas parties, team lunches and those final office catch-ups before the holiday break.
If you're organising the food this year, there's more to consider than just what everyone wants to eat. Group sizes, dietary requirements and the type of gathering can all influence what you order.
From sandwiches and sushi to Afghan dishes and breakfast options, here are five catering ideas from MetCentre retailers to help you plan your next office gathering
Delisse: For Meetings and Team Catch-Ups
Sandwich platters are a practical choice for meetings and casual office lunches, especially when people need something easy to eat between conversations.
Delisse's Triangle Sandwiches offer a selection of fillings, making them suitable for sharing with colleagues.
Catering tip: Consider how many people you're feeding and whether sandwiches will be the main meal or part of a larger spread. If you're serving other dishes, smaller portions may be enough.
Check out Delisse's catering range to explore other sandwich options for your team.
Soul Origin: For Larger Team Lunches
When you're catering for a group, choosing a package with different dishes can make ordering easier.
Soul Origin's Lunch Crowd Pleaser Package serves 12–15 people and includes a selection of sliders, wraps, salads and sweet treats. It's worth considering for end-of-year lunches where you want both lighter and more filling options on the table.
Catering tip: Confirm your headcount and dietary requirements before ordering. Check whether the package portions will be enough for your group or if additional dishes are needed.
Visit Soul Origin's catering menu to explore other packages and individual catering options.
Sushi Naya: For a Shared Sushi Lunch
If you're planning something different from the usual sandwich or wrap platter, sushi is another option to consider.
Sushi Naya's SET E Inside Out Roll can be included in a shared lunch spread, whether you're ordering sushi on its own or alongside other dishes.
Catering tip: Check the ingredients before ordering, particularly if colleagues have seafood allergies or other dietary requirements. Arrange collection close to serving time to keep the sushi fresh.
Browse Sushi Naya's menu to see their other sushi selections and available sets.
Kabul Social: For End-of-Year Team Celebrations
For a more substantial team lunch, Kabul Social offers Afghan dishes that can be shared around the table.
The Afghan Flatbread Lamb Chapli Wrap Box features spiced lamb chapli in Afghan flatbread, while the Chicken Maash Palaw Buffet Set combines Afghan-style chicken and rice.
Orders from Kabul Social also support employment opportunities for Afghan refugee women.
Catering tip: Consider how your team will be eating. Wrap boxes are convenient for casual lunches, while buffet-style meals are better suited to gatherings where colleagues can sit down and eat together.
Explore Kabul Social's catering menu for other Afghan dishes, wraps and sharing options.
Top Juice: For Breakfast Meetings and Morning Catch-Ups
End-of-year gatherings don't always need to happen over lunch. A team breakfast or morning meeting can be just as convenient, particularly when calendars are filling up.
Top Juice's Toasted Muesli Banana Strawberry Shredded Coconut Yoghurt combines yoghurt, fruit, toasted muesli and coconut. It's an option for breakfast catering or as a lighter addition to a morning spread.
Catering tip: If you're catering for breakfast, consider offering a mix of lighter and more filling items. Check portion sizes and any dietary requirements before placing an order.
Visit Top Juice's catering menu to explore other fruit, yoghurt and fresh catering options.
A Few Things to Check Before Ordering
With end-of-year schedules filling up, it's worth organising your catering ahead of time.
Confirm numbers: Check how many people are attending and compare the serving sizes of different catering packages.
Check dietary requirements: Ask about allergies and preferences before finalising the menu.
Choose the right format: Finger food works well for short meetings, while larger shared dishes may suit longer team lunches.
Allow enough notice: Confirm each retailer's ordering lead time, particularly during the busy Christmas period.
Check collection or delivery: Make sure the arrangements work with your event schedule.
Plan Your End-of-Year Catering at MetCentre
Whether it's a team breakfast, office lunch or Christmas celebration, MetCentre retailers have catering options to explore, just moments from Wynyard Station.
Browse the menus from Delisse, Soul Origin, Sushi Naya, Kabul Social and Top Juice, and contact the retailers directly to discuss available options and ordering arrangements.
Please check with individual retailers for catering availability, menu details, dietary requirements, ordering lead times and collection or delivery arrangements.