SPORTSWEAR BRAND workplace catering
Social Pantry has worked closely with this activewear brand for over a year to implement an effective and seamless workplace catering contract.
Increasing staff attendance by 50% with workplace catering
Over the course of the last year, we’ve heard great things from the team and in more recent months we’ve been delighted to see a 50% increase in the team returning to their workspace on catered days, a testament to the pull of great workplace catering!
Catering to what they care about
At their headquarters in London, they are always looking for ways to invest in their staff and build an engaging working environment. This is where Social Pantry comes in.
Specialists in performance clothing for professional athletes and serious cyclists, we first spoke with the brand when they came to us looking for in-house catering after their weekly Wednesday bike rides – a chance for everyone in the company to get away from their workload and enjoy some fresh air. Since those first conversations, we now cater lunch three times a week for the team! Our approach involved creating bespoke menus that change day to day, and offering their staff substantial, seasonal and nutritious lunches that cater to the individual needs of the company. We make sure that there is a warm and satisfying meal waiting for the team, ensuring that those with dietaries are catered for, with high protein dishes that have delicious vegan and plant-based alternatives too.
Three days a week Social Pantry deliver lunch for the team, from hot food options to fresh, seasonal salads and sides, we fuel the workplace through all aspects of their work, from engineering to creative. We work closely with the Front of House team to ensure the dishes are presented clearly for an easy service and we liaise regularly with the wider team for feedback in order to adapt our menus and offering accordingly to their preferences.
If you would like to know more about Social Pantry’s workplace catering and the benefits it can bring to your team, reach out to our Workplace Partners via enquiries@socialpantry.co.uk
How It Works
On the day of delivery, lunches are prepared in Social Pantry’s Workplace Kitchen in Battersea, before being loaded into one of our electric vans to make the journey to North London.
Upon arrival, one of Social Pantry’s team will unload lunch, taking it inside their workspace and setting up a delicious spread for the whole team to enjoy. The workplace opts for Social Pantry’s Styled and Served catering option, giving them access to our signature style with food served in beautiful ceramic bowls, and quality service without the need for an in-house kitchen. We serve up a seasonal and nutritious menu depending on the needs of the team, and as an independent business we’re able to be incredibly reactive and flexible to their requirements should they change at any point.
A member of the office’s Front of House team will then serve their colleagues lunch, ensuring each person has a generous portion of both the hot and cold options on offer that day. Once a delicious lunch has been enjoyed, a Social Pantry porter turns up in the electric van to clear up and clear out, leaving the hardworking team to get back down to business, or riding!
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