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Y'all, 75% of hybrid workers would return to office for free lunch. This stat from ezCater's 2025 Lunch Report has me rethinking everything. We've spent years debating remote vs. office. Building elaborate collaboration spaces. Installing the latest tech. But what people really want? To eat together. ezCater’s 2025 Lunch Report dropped some serious insights about how lunch impacts our workplaces. Over half of us are skipping lunch weekly, even though 94% say they perform better after taking a break. What really struck me was the data on Gen Z - they're 110% more likely to feel judged for taking lunch breaks, even though they feel so much happier when they do. We're literally teaching an entire generation that self-care equals slacking. When did eating at our desks become the norm? The report shows 84% of employees experience "workplace hanger" - you know, that hungry-angry combo that kills focus and cranks up irritability. But when companies provide meals and protect lunch time, something shifts. Those hangry employees become energized teams. Connection happens. Ideas flow. Makes me wonder if we've been overcomplicating things. While we're busy strategizing about culture, maybe people just need a real lunch break and someone to share it with. What do you think - is lunch the missing piece of your culture puzzle?

Our inaugural season of the Lunch Break Podcast is officially complete! Missed any episodes? Don't worry—you can catch up on all of them below ⤵️

Our 2025 Lunch Report is back, and with it, we’re digging into how this year’s lunch trends are reshaping the modern workplace. From Gen Z lunch guilt to the widespread effects of workplace hanger, these insights reveal why lunch matters more than ever for a happier, more engaged workforce. Swipe through for a bite of this year’s trends. Download the full report in the comments. ⬇️

Event planning season is coming! Between holiday parties, team celebrations, and end-of-year gatherings, we know just how much is on your plate (literally). That’s why we're serving up our best-kept event catering tips in just 15 minutes. Join us for a short and sweet crash course on how to cater spectacular events, create crowd-pleasing menus, and get the most out of ezCater tools to make this holiday season your easiest and tastiest catering yet! 📅 October 22 at 1 p.m. ET 👉 Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/3WB4Mqm

Save your appetite. The juiciest report of the year drops on 10/14.

Never know what foods to order for the office meetings? 🤔 Having a reliable go-to list of catering ideas can help you destress next time you need to plan out your next event. The right food can transform your event and keep attendee engagement strong. From bagels to BBQ, we've listed out our top catering ideas for the workplace in the below article. What have you found to be the best food to cater? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

How do you transform your workplace from traditional to dynamic? In our final episode of the Lunch Break podcast, we chatted with Jess Klay, workplace experience strategist, about how to create a workspace built around “curated choice.” Part of that is offering is creating community around food and letting employees choose what they want to eat. The full episode is live NOW! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4o8jIbh

Workplace experience isn’t one size fits all. “You have to think differently.” We’re joined by workplace experience expert Jess Klay for the final episode of our Lunch Break podcast. From creating a space that builds belonging to discussing how shared meals create a community that drives collaboration, you won’t want to miss this one! Check back here tomorrow at 12pm EST when the episode drops.

Facing challenges with new return-to-office mandates? FacilitiesNet/NFMT took a deep dive into our Future of Workplace Experience Report to uncover how employers can make the office a place employees *want* to be. From fostering real collaboration to offering meaningful perks and creating engaging in-office experiences, the article explores what truly drives people back to the workplace. Read the full article to learn more: https://bit.ly/42YLaQD

Getting the right catering for a work event can turn it from mundane to memorable. That brings us to the big question: what is the best food to cater a workplace meeting or company celebration? We’ve broken it down into breakfast, lunch, and dinner ⬇️ Breakfast 👉 Breakfast is one of the most popular meals for workplace catering—and for good reason. Bagels, breakfast burritos, and pancakes are reliable crowd-pleasers. Many come in individual portions, making it easy for everyone to grab their own. Lunch 👉 Sandwiches, Mexican food, and Mediterranean spreads consistently rank among the top lunch catering ideas for the workplace. Each can be customized for gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and halal diets, making it easier for food orderers to accommodate religious and dietary needs without sacrificing variety. Dinner 👉 When the workday runs late or you’re planning an after-hours event, dinner calls for catering ideas that feel satisfying and a little special. Italian classics, sushi, and burgers are top picks for work dinners. They’re great for team celebrations or casual evening meetings. Next time you need catering ideas for the office, we hope this list helps. What’s your go-to office food?