Office party catering: trays, platters and what it costs for 30
An office party for 30 from platters and trays runs about $454 with drinks and plates, before tax. What to order, when, and what to skip.
By the Upper Crust Catering kitchen
For office party catering, order platters and trays dropped off at the office. Food for 30 people from our platters runs $350, or $11.67 a person, and $454.40 with drinks and plates, before 9.25% sales tax. Drop-off and pick-up orders carry no service charge and trays have no minimum, so a small team pays only for what it eats.
A party for 30
This is a mix of finger food that works standing or at desks:
- Assorted Finger Sandwiches, 60 pieces: $89
- Cheese & Sausage Tray, 120 pieces: $79
- Fresh Vegetable Crudités, serves 25 to 30: $59
- Cocktail Meatballs, 100 pieces: $64
- Assorted Dessert Tray, 40 pieces: $59
Food is $89 + $79 + $59 + $64 + $59 = $350. Add 30 Soft Drinks at $2.49: $74.70, and Disposable Appetizer Plates & Napkins at $0.99 a person: $29.70. Total $454.40, or $496.43 with 9.25% sales tax.
That is 320 pieces plus a veggie tray, which is enough for a party that replaces lunch. For a party after lunch, you can drop the sandwiches and save $89.
A sit-down lunch instead
If the party is lunch itself, a few alternatives:
- Boxed Lunches from $14.50 each, 20-box minimum. Each person gets their own box, and there is nothing to set up. See office lunch for 20: boxed lunches, a buffet or trays.
- A Sandwich Platter at $79 or Pinwheel Sandwiches, 60 pieces, $79.
- A Buffet Menu 1 at $18.99 a person for 20 or more.
Morning party
For a breakfast celebration, a Continental Breakfast is $11.99 a person, and a Basic Breakfast Buffet is $16.99 a person. Breakfast Trays are $69 and serve 20. See breakfast catering.
Holiday and retirement parties
For an end-of-year party or a send-off, add a dessert tray with something a bit fancier, like Chocolate Covered Strawberries, $69 for 35 to 40, or Cheesecake Squares, $59 for 35. For drinks, Coffee is $89 for 50 servings. We do not sell alcohol.
What to settle before you order
- Count heads and ask about diets. Cold sandwiches and cheese cover most people. Fresh Vegetable Crudités are vegetarian and gluten-free.
- Pick a delivery window, or a pick-up time. Delivery is quoted when you order.
- Tell reception we are coming and where the food goes.
- Ask about a receipt or a tax-exempt certificate if your office needs one.
- If you need servers, that is a staffed event: 14 days' notice, $35 an hour each with a four-hour minimum, a $50 event production fee and a 20% service charge on food and rentals.
For a regular lunch program, see corporate catering in Yorkville, Aurora and Oswego and our corporate lunches page. To price your own party, ask for a quote or call (630) 553-9533.
Questions
How much does office party catering cost?
For 30 people, about $11.67 a person for platters and trays, and $15.15 a person with soft drinks and plates, before tax.
Is there a service charge?
Not on drop-off or pick-up orders. Staffed events carry a 20% service charge on food and rentals.
How much notice do you need?
Three days for standard orders. Fourteen days if you want servers.
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