Planning a corporate event in the Phoenix Metro? The food you serve reflects your company. Here’s how to choose the right catering package without the stress — and make sure your team and guests are impressed every time.
Start with Headcount
Always start with your confirmed headcount, not your estimate. Order for the number of people confirmed, add 10% as a buffer, and communicate that number clearly when you place your order. Running out of food at a corporate event is the one thing you want to avoid.
Match the Format to the Event
Different events call for different catering formats. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose:
Working Lunch or Meeting
Boxed lunches or wraps are ideal. Individual portions, easy to distribute, no mess. Everyone gets exactly what they ordered and the meeting stays on track.
Team Celebration or Company Event
Hot buffets like the Arizona Taco Bar or Burrito Bar create energy and give people options. Interactive catering formats get people talking and make the event memorable.
Executive Meeting or Client Lunch
Protein bowls, salads, and premium boxed lunches project quality and attention to detail. These formats feel elevated without being overly formal.
Morning Meeting or Training
Breakfast options including continental spreads, breakfast burritos, Greek yogurt parfaits, and fresh fruit displays set the right tone for a productive day.
“The best corporate events run on reliable vendors. Common Table delivers the same high standard every order.”
Chef Warren, Founder of Common Table Catering
Consider Dietary Needs
Always ask your team in advance about dietary restrictions. Common Table’s menu includes vegetarian options across all categories so everyone at the table is taken care of.
Plan Your Timeline
Place your order at least 48 hours in advance. For events over 50 people or hot buffet orders, 72 hours is preferred. The earlier you order, the more flexibility we have to make everything perfect.
Work with a Partner You Trust
The best corporate events run on reliable vendors. Common Table delivers the same high standard every single order — so you can focus on your event, not your lunch. Our drop and go delivery means we’re set up and out of your way before your guests arrive.
Why Arizona Teams Choose Common Table
Fresh ingredients · Chef-crafted recipes · Drop and go delivery · On time every time · Serving Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, and surrounding communities
Ready to plan your next corporate event? Let Common Table handle the catering so you can focus on what matters most.
