A memorable Christmas party, Employee Appreciation Day, or company anniversary can uplift your staff and create unforgettable experiences. For most, one of the best parts of those experiences is the food. If you nail it with the catering at your company events, big or small, it’ll create a lasting effect that’ll lead to future positive associations with your company. Taking the effort to make your company events memorable not only benefits your employees, but it benefits the company as well. We’ll go over some of the important points on why creating a memorable catering experience can have bigger benefits than you think.
Benefits of a Memorable Company Event
Creating memorable company events, if done successfully, can be a great way to boost morale and productivity. If you create engaging experiences, employees are 87% less likely to leave their jobs according to Forbes. This means you can increase your retention rate with unique events and experiences. Company events are also important bonding events that allow staff to relax and have a good time. They’ll be able to get to know each other better and feel a sense of pride for the company they work for.
Validating your employees’ hard work by throwing them a spectacular event and giving them space to recharge a bit can enhance your company culture as well. Even if you have remote staff, it’ll give them something to look forward to. 79% of employees are excited to get to events for the opportunity to meet other colleagues and build meaningful relationships offline. If you’re worried about getting productivity up and getting people back in the office, creating fun and memorable events is a simple and easy way to get started. The best way to start is with a menu that stands out.
Examples of Memorable Company Catering
If you’re looking for some memorable ideas for catered company events, we have a few examples for you. It’s an even better idea to keep your staff in mind and personalize your catering, but if you’re not sure where to start, we got you covered.
Catered company picnic
Company picnics are an excellent way to get everyone outside to get some fresh air. You can have a traditional picnic with a twist; gourmet BBQ with all the fixings. The food will be incredible, and you can have fun outdoor games like bean bag toss, croquet, pickleball, and more. Typically company picnics are potlucks, so having it catered with some professionally made BBQ is what’ll set your picnic apart.
Company masquerade ball
Having a Christmas or Halloween party as a masquerade ball makes for a visually stunning event. Your staff can get dressed up while they munch on catering from a local gastropub, or you could treat them to some catered fine dining instead. If your staff is mostly morning/afternoon people, you could even do catered teatime. This is the perfect opportunity to customize the meals however you like according to your staff’s preferences.
Dinner and a movie
A fully catered dinner and a movie is the perfect opportunity to ball out a little bit on your catering. You can have your staff vote on a double feature and supply them with a spread of pretty much anything to their liking. Burgers, Italian food, brunch… it’s completely up to you. The best part is the cost, you can spend less getting a space prepared to watch movies in and more on the dining.
Health education catering
In a study done by the American Society for Nutrition, 99% of every test subject overestimated the healthfulness of their diet. Although the number sounds like hyperbole, it’s unfortunately true. Having a health and wellness event for your staff can be a great way to teach them more about nutrition. One of the best ways to make it easier for them in the long run is by feeding them delicious, healthy foods alongside food education.
Streamline Your Event Catering Process
There are a lot of apps out there making it easier than ever to get company catering. You don’t have to call around to potentially bad catering places and start the process all over again the next time you want catering. Zerocater is a great place to start, regardless of your business size or budget.
We have an easy-to-use app that allows you to browse hundreds of local restaurants so you can plan your event around the food instead of calling around to find something that fits last minute. Zerocater will give you a brief questionnaire based on your event’s budget, headcount, and more and give you a curated menu using AI, perfect for your next company gathering. You don’t have to worry about staffing either. All you have to do is create the perfect magical evening for your staff.
Get Started Exploring Catering Options For Your Next Event
If you’re ready to try Zerocater for your next catered event, we’re ready to help. Head over to our “Get Started” button and tell us about your budget, event size, and any other relevant information and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible. We do office lunches as well for all sizes of businesses with all types of budgets, including cost-effective options for hybrid workers that reduce waste. We look forward to hearing from you!
