Hot lunch on location: when do you choose a lunch buffet?
A hot lunch changes the dynamic of a meeting. Where sandwiches are quick and functional, a hot buffet creates calm and focus. People sit just a little longer, talk on and experience the break as a moment in itself. That makes a hot lunch suitable for more than just satisfying hunger. It is a conscious choice in your day’s program.
When is a hot lunch appropriate?
With longer meetings or team days, you often find that a standard lunch is not enough. Especially in the colder months, guests are looking for something filling and warming. A hot lunch buffet gives that extra experience without immediately organizing a full dinner.
Within our lunch offerings, you see that a buffet arrangement gives space. Guests choose for themselves, eat at their own pace and combine light with savory. That keeps the atmosphere informal, but cared for.
Italian
The Italian lunch buffet is a safe choice when you want to combine different flavors. Freshly baked focaccia, pasta salad with mozzarella and pesto, Caesar salad and warm lasagna provide balance between fresh and rich.
At €16.75 excluding VAT per person, this buffet is suitable for business lunches of 20 or more where you want to offer a little more than just bread. It feels elaborate but not heavy.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean lunch buffet takes guests past flavors from Greece, Turkey and North Africa. Greek salad, tomato-lentil salad, couscous with grilled vegetables and Lebanese chicken provide color and variety.
Again, the package starts from €16.75 excl. VAT per person. It is a good choice when hosting an international party or when you want to integrate vegetarian and vegan options as a matter of course.
Surinamese
If you want something a little different, the Surinamese lunch buffet offers more character. Sweet and sour cucumber salad, gado gado, chicken thighs Madras and vegan chicken Madras provide that typical combination of spicy and savory.
At €19.95 excl. VAT per person, this buffet is slightly more elaborate. It fits well with informal gatherings or times when lunch itself may be part of the program.
Poke Bowl and Mexican
The Poke Bowl lunch buffet is fresh, colorful and suitable for those who want to compose their own. Sushi rice, edamame, avocado, mango and grilled toppings make it light but filling. Ideal for business meetings where energy remains important.
Instead, the Mexican lunch buffet offers more heat and spiciness with mini tortillas, chili con carne and chili sin carne. Both options start from €16.75 excluding VAT per person and are suitable for groups of 20 or more.
For larger events, we regularly combine hot lunch buffets with our buffets or let the day turn into a moment with drink appetizers. This way, the catering fits the course of your day.
Frequently asked questions about a hot lunch
When do I choose a hot lunch buffet instead of sandwiches?
For longer meetings or when you want to create more of an experience, a hot buffet provides more peace and variety.
Is a hot lunch buffet suitable for business meetings?
Yes. The composition remains accessible and professional, while still allowing guests to experience something more comprehensive.
Can vegetarian and vegan options be integrated?
Yes. Several vegetarian or vegan dishes are included or adaptable in each buffet.
Frequently asked questions about The Catering Companion
Thinking about which lunch buffet would best suit my event?
Yes. We look at group size, schedule and atmosphere of the day and advise accordingly.
Can you provide multiple catering events in one day?
Yes. A hot lunch can be combined with drinks or dinner.
Will the lunch buffet be fully catered on location?
Yes. We provide delivery, set-up and clear coordination so that your program continues without interruption.
