WINTER OFFICE CATERING IDEAS THAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT

Cozy, nourishing breakfast and lunch options for cold NYC workdays

When winter sets in across New York City, office catering becomes less about convenience and more about comfort. Cold commutes, packed meeting schedules, and long training days call for food that feels warming, nourishing, and thoughtfully made — without being heavy or one-note.

At M&G Foodstuff, our winter office catering menus in NYC are designed around seasonal produce, balanced comfort, and formats that actually work for busy offices. Here’s how we think about winter breakfasts and lunches your team will genuinely look forward to.

Winter Office Breakfasts That Feel Comforting (Not Sad)

For office breakfast catering in NYC during winter, teams gravitate toward nourishing, grounding options with variety — especially for early starts and long training days.

Popular winter breakfast menu items include:

• Breakfast cups like green apple Bircher Muesli with blood orange and turmeric granola, Greek Yogurt with pomegranate, or Chia Pudding with seasonal berries.

• Tartines and open-face bagels such as delicata squash with tahini and herbs, avocado tartines with shaved beets, and smoked salmon bagels with dill and lemon.

• Savory, protein-forward items like squash & organic egg frittatas, vegan frittatas with cauliflower and kale, or egg rounds with bacon or pastrami

• House-made sweet & baked items including gluten-free winter pastries and banana breads (made without processed sugar)

For team who want a Hot Breakfast we have items like cacio e pepe scrambled eggs, maitake mushroom frittatas, roast potatoes, and Niman Ranch bacon.

MAKING YOUR OFFICE BREAKFAST & LUNCH FEEL ELEVATED (WITHOUT THE FULL SERVICE EVENT PRICE TAG)

Not every winter meeting needs full-service catering — but small upgrades go a long way. Many teams opt for our Drop-Off Plus enhancements like wooden platter upgrades, risers, or light styling to make spreads feel more polished for executive or client-facing moments.

This is a great middle ground for:

• Leadership offsites

• Client lunches

• Strategy days

• Team milestone moments

You get an elevated look and feel without the complexity of full-service events.

Winter Office Lunch Catering That Feels Nourishing

Winter office lunches don’t need to be heavy to be satisfying. The sweet spot is food that feels cozy, seasonal, and balanced — perfect for long workdays.

For winter office lunch catering in NYC, teams love:

• Seasonal proteins like roast Hudson Valley chicken, citrus-marinated salmon, grass-fed flank steak, or turmeric-spiced tofu

• Hearty vegetable sides including winter chicories with citrus, roasted carrots with feta and pepitas, sweet potato with tahini and maple, and turmeric-spiced cauliflower

• House-made focaccia as a grounding, sharable side

• Dietary-inclusive options so mixed teams can order once and feel covered
  

For working lunches or trainings, The M&G Sandwich packages travel especially well and keep things easy to serve. For longer days or colder weather moments, winter-appropriate Hot Lunch options like red wine braised beef, chicken biryani, vegetarian meatballs, or braised mushroom ragu bring a comforting element without tipping into “event catering mode.”

Adding Warmth: Soups, Snacks & Beverage Moments

One of the easiest ways to elevate winter office catering in NYC is to add a warm element from our Snacks or Beverage menu. Examples include:

• Seasonal soups like vegetable minestrone or bone broth with miso and turmeric
• Premium Coffee & tea packages or all-day beverage setups for long trainings
• House-made Hot Chocolate Station for client events, trainings, and afternoon pick-me-ups

These additions make winter catering feel intentional — especially during full-day workshops or back-to-back meetings.

Planning winter office catering in NYC?

Our approach to winter office catering is rooted in seasonal menus, produce-driven cooking, and presentation that feels elevated and considered.

Whether it’s breakfast for a training day or lunch for a full team meeting, we design our office catering in NYC to arrive beautifully set up and ready to serve — so your team can focus on the day, not the logistics.

Email info@mgfoodstuff.com for further information.