How to Feed Two Departments with One Smart Order

When you're planning a meal for multiple teams—say, marketing and finance, or HR and IT—you’re juggling more than just numbers. You’re managing dietary preferences, space limitations, timing differences, and maybe even varying vibes. It can feel like planning two events at once.

At CaterCo, we’ve helped countless clients serve split groups with unified ease. Whether it's two departments on separate floors or different teams with different needs, our flexible formats—like Bento Catering, Drop-Off Meals, and Buffet Catering—make it possible to deliver cohesion, convenience, and crowd-pleasing taste.

One Order, Two Solutions

🧩 You don’t need two vendors—just one smart strategy.
Here’s how CaterCo helps you pull it off:

  • Split delivery timings: We can stagger drop-offs so that each team eats when it fits their schedule.
  • Mixed menu formats: One group might want Bentos; the other prefers shared trays. We can deliver both in one order.
  • Varying spice levels or diet needs: No problem. Each meal can be tailored with clear labels and separated options.
  • Single point of contact: Our team manages all logistics in one consolidated plan—easy for you, clear for us.

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Smart Menu Pairings That Work

Here are popular combinations our clients choose when managing split groups:

  • Bento Boxes + Drop-Off Trays: Individual meals for one team, shared platters for another
  • Buffet + Bento Add-ons: A full buffet for larger departments, plus bentos for remote or hybrid staff
  • Standard + Vegetarian Variants: Same core menu, with one track adjusted for dietary needs

Need help planning it out? Just give us your numbers and constraints—we’ll do the thinking.

Ideal Scenarios for Split Catering

  • Multi-floor departments
  • HQ + remote office meals
  • Cross-department celebrations (e.g., admin + ops)
  • Internal launches or quarterly round-ups
  • New joiner + farewell lunches happening at the same time

We can even send separate invoices if teams are working with different budgets.

FAQs for Split Catering

Can I set different drop-off locations within the same building?
Yes. Just give us clear directions—we handle multi-point deliveries often.

What’s the best format to avoid food waste?
Bentos ensure 1:1 servings, while drop-off trays offer flexibility if headcounts fluctuate. We’ll help you choose based on flow.

Do you offer drinks and desserts too?
Absolutely. These can be customised per team as well—light and fruity for one, rich and indulgent for another.

How much notice do you need?
3–5 working days is best, especially if dietary customisation is required.

Two Teams, One Seamless Experience

Feeding multiple departments doesn’t have to mean double the stress. With CaterCo, you can serve your organisation with style, structure, and serious flavour—no matter how many teams are involved.

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