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MarathonKnitter
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casual lunch - catered
happy monday morning.
yay! i'm happy to say that i have been at my new job a week and i LOVE IT. i can't say enough good things about my new boss, the new department, the new drive, and the new people.
no drama!! is the best part.
now... i'm coming to you with a quick question.
i'm to put together a catered lunch for about 50 engineers for thursday. the guy in charge is looking for it to be catered by a "casual dining" place.
i've already reached out to chipotle and to panera. what other places (franchise) have you had (and enjoyed) a catered lunch from?
i would like to give him 3 or 4 options.
thanks in advance for any info you can share with me
HAPPY MONDAY 
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Posted 8/19/19 10:10 AM  |
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NervousNell
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Are there some local non chain type places you could try?
Like a good deli or sandwich shop maybe for sandwiches, salads and wraps?
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| Posted 8/19/19 10:14 AM |
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Momma2015
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Jersey Mike's?
ETA: Are you in Manhattan? Because Parm, Dos Toros, and Sophie's Cuban are good options, too.
ETAA: Or maybe something like Panda Express or Mama's Empanadas? A burger place is a good idea, too. We've had someone do a burger chain in the office, but I can't remember which place.
Message edited 8/19/2019 10:38:01 AM.
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| Posted 8/19/19 10:31 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by Momma2015
Jersey Mike's?
ETA: Are you in Manhattan? Because Parm, Dos Toros, and Sophie's Cuban are good options, too.
sadly, i'm on the other side of the country. oh, how i miss all things north east.
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| Posted 8/19/19 10:36 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by NervousNell
Are there some local non chain type places you could try?
Like a good deli or sandwich shop maybe for sandwiches, salads and wraps?
i'm definitely going to go that way eventually.
for this particular event, the guy in charge was adamant about it not being a local place. i don't know why.
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| Posted 8/19/19 10:37 AM |
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Sash
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by NervousNell
Are there some local non chain type places you could try?
Like a good deli or sandwich shop maybe for sandwiches, salads and wraps?
I agree with this, there may be a better local Mexican place than Chipotle. Especially since you're on the West Coast. Check out Grubhub or Seamless for ideas.
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| Posted 8/19/19 10:37 AM |
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Momma2015
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by Momma2015
Jersey Mike's?
ETA: Are you in Manhattan? Because Parm, Dos Toros, and Sophie's Cuban are good options, too.
sadly, i'm on the other side of the country. oh, how i miss all things north east.
Oh duh! I knew this. Hmm try EZCater.com. You can type in your zip and they'll come up with some great options. And they list everything.
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NervousNell
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by NervousNell
Are there some local non chain type places you could try?
Like a good deli or sandwich shop maybe for sandwiches, salads and wraps?
i'm definitely going to go that way eventually.
for this particular event, the guy in charge was adamant about it not being a local place. i don't know why.
oh he wants it from a chain? that's a bit odd.
Other than Panera and Chiptole, i'm coming up blank.
Subway is one- but Panera is better than Subway
Message edited 8/19/2019 10:40:55 AM.
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gina409
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Moe’s does catering
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| Posted 8/19/19 10:46 AM |
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Momma2015
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by gina409
Moe’s does catering
Or Olive Garden, too. Applebee's, TGIFridays... probably any of those places.
Message edited 8/19/2019 10:56:55 AM.
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MarathonKnitter
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casual lunch - catered
thanks for the ideas!!
you peeps always help to make me look smarter than i really am. networking at its finest 
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| Posted 8/19/19 11:18 AM |
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casual lunch - catered
Chick fil a!
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| Posted 8/19/19 11:44 AM |
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Buffalo Wild Wings?
I haven't had anything catered from there, but it seems like it could be a different but good idea.
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Dolphinsbaby
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by gina409
Moe’s does catering
Yes. I've had their catering. It's very good.
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| Posted 8/19/19 12:27 PM |
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Boston Market caters
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| Posted 8/19/19 4:12 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Check door dash to see what local restaurants are near you and give options accordingly. I think Mexican, deli, chinese/thai, bbq, and Italian are popular choices. Also include a vegetarian non cheese option if possible.
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| Posted 8/19/19 5:29 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by mommywantsababy
Chick fil a!
Know your audience on this one. Someone in my office catered from there not too long ago and people were furious and wouldn’t eat it.
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| Posted 8/19/19 5:40 PM |
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LuckyStar
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casual lunch - catered
I find Panera to be stingy with food. I’ve had catered chipotle and it was good (though I like chipotle).
I know they opened shake shacks in LA. You could say you’re gracing them with some NY food! Or go full LA and get in n out (though I have no idea if they cater).
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| Posted 8/19/19 5:48 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by mommywantsababy
Chick fil a!
Know your audience on this one. Someone in my office catered from there not too long ago and people were furious and wouldn’t eat it.
That would be my dream come true actually because more for me!
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| Posted 8/19/19 6:03 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by MarathonKnitter
thanks for the ideas!!
you peeps always help to make me look smarter than i really am. networking at its finest
Do they have Q'Doba out there? Since your boss wants a chain, QDoba gives you a lot more food than Chipotle, Chipotle's catering is very stingy. Panera does a pretty good job...they used to give more food until about 6 months a go, but still not bad for that type of event.
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| Posted 8/19/19 7:57 PM |
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tourist
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Do you have Red Robin by you?
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mema2012
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casual lunch - catered
Our office loves Famous Dave’s (BBQ)...I’m pretty sure they are on the west coast
Or what about bagels? Einstein or Brueggers?
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MarathonKnitter
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casual lunch - catered
you people keep giving great ideas! i love it.
sadly, in n out would not do this type of event. they tend to do fundraising events with a truck. SO and i used to joke around that we would have them cater our wedding... our first meal together was at an in n out.
i'm keeping these ideas for future events that i'll have to put together!
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beachbabe
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by mommywantsababy
Chick fil a!
Know your audience on this one. Someone in my office catered from there not too long ago and people were furious and wouldn’t eat it.
That would be my dream come true actually because more for me!
Me too, I love Chic fil a. My favorite fast food.
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| Posted 8/20/19 11:13 AM |
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Momma2015
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Re: casual lunch - catered
Posted by beachbabe
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by mommywantsababy
Chick fil a!
Know your audience on this one. Someone in my office catered from there not too long ago and people were furious and wouldn’t eat it.
That would be my dream come true actually because more for me!
Me too, I love Chic fil a. My favorite fast food.
Mine, too. But I understand the moral opposition.
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