Start with when people will eat and how much serving space you have. Meal boxes suit separate breaks; a buffet needs room and someone to manage the serving area.
Choose boxes for separate breaks
Individual boxes make it easier to distribute meals across floors or shifts. Confirm the meal split in advance so each person receives the right portion.
- Quick distribution
- Agreed veg and non-veg counts
- Little serving setup
- Suitable for teams moving between locations
Choose a buffet when everyone eats together
A drop-off buffet suits a shared lunch or celebration with room for a serving line. It gives people more choice, but someone needs to manage the setup, utensils and leftovers.
Choose handis for a shared celebration
Biryani handis work for a Friday lunch, team milestone or wrap party. Add kebabs, raita and dessert if you want a fuller menu without arranging a buffet.
Include the delivery and serving requirements in your quote
Along with the headcount, share the delivery time, travel distance, packaging needs and dietary requests. Tell the kitchen if you need serving equipment. These details affect the quote.