Ordering food for a busy workplace can be overwhelming. There’s so much you need to get just right — from satisfying specific dietary restrictions and preferences, to managing a strict food budget, coordinating complex orders and deliveries… the list goes on. And if you’re the designated food coordinator, you’re the one who’s responsible for getting it all right. Talk about pressure!

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an expert handle all the catering details for you? ezCater’s Concierge Ordering takes the hassle out of feeding your team, clients, or event attendees. Just enter a few key details, and we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll be the office hero in no time, with zero stress.

Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Let’s take a look at exactly how a food concierge from ezCater can handle the heavy lifting for you.

Corporate catering concierge made simple

With ezCater’s Concierge Ordering, there’s no more puzzling over menus or spending hours on restaurant websites trying to plan orders. Simply tell our experts a little bit about your catering needs — like your expected headcount, dietary restrictions, delivery time, budget — and they’ll create custom menus for your review.

Whether you’re planning lunch for 20 athletes, a fancy sit-down dinner for 200 clients, or you need to feed 800 employees in branches located across the country, ezCater’s Concierge Ordering will make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

“ezCater’s Concierge Ordering saves me a tremendous amount of time, at least 4–5 hours each week”

Chris Whittaker, Executive Assistant, Medcura Health

It’s the perfect option for placing large or complex orders and is also a huge time-saver for those who prefer a hands-off catering option. Working with a catering concierge helps you get everything right in a matter of minutes, so you can turn your time and attention back to other parts of your job.

Concierge service for companies of all sizes

Companies across the U.S., including large organizations like Texas A&M, HelloFresh, and Medcura Health, have embraced the ease and convenience that comes with using ezCater’s Concierge Ordering.

“Before, ezCater, I had to review at least 10 restaurant websites, site by site, thinking up different menus to please all of the palates at our locations,” says Chris Whittaker, Executive Assistant at Medcura Health. 

In addition to 100-person teams, Concierge Ordering’s user-friendly service and customization options are also major benefits for companies feeding 1000 or more people at a time, like Hello Fresh.

“We’re located all across the country. We’re open 24/7, and sometimes we’re ordering for 50 people on a shift and sometimes it’s over 1,000. ezCater helps us meet all of our catering needs.”

Alyssa Lontine, Associate Manager, Culture and Engagement, HelloFresh

“Whether we’re ordering breakfast at one location or meals for everybody across all of our distribution centers, ezCater makes ordering food really simple,” Alyssa Lontine, an associate on the Culture and Engagement team at HelloFresh explains. “It allows me to filter by budget and cuisine, and some restaurants will even offer individual packaging for harder and more complicated orders.” 

Concierge ordering takes the stress out of satisfying complex dietary needs

Meeting the dietary needs and requirements of different eaters is no easy feat, especially in a world where where more and more eaters identify cultural or health-related requirements that need to be met. Sports teams are no exception. Nutritionists like Courtney Gallagher, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, Director of Texas A&M baseball team’s Performance Nutrition know this all too well.

“Our goal is always making sure we’re feeding the players the best food to fuel them for pregame, and providing the best options for recovery post-game,” she said, when discussing the team’s nutritional needs.

While contacting restaurants directly for large, very specific orders was an ongoing challenge, Gallagher found that ezCater’s concierge steps up to the plate.

“I’m able to give very specific needs and menu ideas and receive restaurant options that could accommodate,” said Gallagher. For these busy sports nutritionists, “… ezCater saves probably two to four hours a week.”

Place your order in 3 simple steps

Placing your custom catering order with ezCater is effortless from start to finish. The entire process can be handled in just three easy steps, freeing you up to do other things — like tackling that overflowing inbox.

Step 1: The concierge collects your order information

To get started, you’ll fill out a short order form, providing details including your expected number of guests, delivery time, dietary needs or restrictions, and budget. Feel free to get as specific as you can, since this helps ensure your draft order will meet your needs.

Not completely sure about the specifics? No worries! Just get as close as possible. You’ll have a chance to review and edit your draft order, so it’s easy to make last-minute changes.

Step 2: The concierge drafts your order

Armed with your catering order details, ezCater’s team gets to work hand-selecting menu items and portions to fit your needs. They’ll filter through a wide selection of local catering options and assemble your personalized draft orders, taking into consideration the appropriate type of cuisine, event style, dietary preferences, and budget.

Once the draft orders have been assembled, you’ll receive an email letting you know that they’re ready for you to review.

Step 3: You review and approve your order

Now it’s time to take a look at the custom menus your corporate catering concierge has created for you. As you review your order, you’ll want to make sure it fits with your vision. If you’ve forgotten to add any dietary restrictions, had a change in your headcount, or need any other modifications, you can easily update the drafts yourself or let your concierge handle the changes for you.

Need to swap out fish for chicken, adjust the salad dressing options, or add some mini desserts? No problem! ezCater’s Concierge Ordering makes it easy to adjust your order without the hassle of directly reaching out to the restaurant or caterer.

Once you’ve confirmed that everything looks good, you’ll approve the order, checkout online, then kick back and wait for your custom order to arrive.  

Never stress over ordering again

With a food concierge from ezCater handling the menu sourcing or order logistics behind the scenes, you’ll be free to focus on your vision and leave the heavy lifting to the pros.

Now that you know just how effortless corporate catering can be, why not give ezCater’s Concierge Ordering a try for your next team meal, client dinner, company party, or special event? It’s time for you to kick your feet up and let someone else sweat the catering details. Connect with a corporate concierge specialist to learn more.