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Five Benefits of Offering Chef Curated Meals in the Workplace in your NY/NJ Office as an Employee Perk

Judson Kleinman February 22, 2024

As a business owner or office manager, a key part of your role is determining which investments return the most value for your company. Although company-provided lunch for employees might not be the first thing to cross your mind, it’s actually one of the most cost-effective ways to boost productivity and team morale. Think of providing chef-curated meals in your NJ/NY office as an investment in your company’s ongoing success. Read on to learn about five of the biggest benefits NY/NJ companies (and their teams) can enjoy by providing company-provided workplace dining as an employee perk. Boost Employee Morale As we mentioned above, employee perks like company provided breakfast, lunch, and snacks in the office make team members feel valued. When people feel valued, they feel happier and are more motivated at work. While a business can save money by not providing free food in the workplace, data shows that

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Four Benefits of Offering Breakfast in your NY/NJ Office

Judson Kleinman December 20, 2023

Grabbing food and eating breakfast on the run, whether they’re sitting on buses, catching trains, or driving their cars, isn’t a great start to your employees’ day. Skipping breakfast is even worse. People roll in late, harried, stressed and sluggish…and that sets the tone for the rest of their workday. As a decision-maker in your NJ or NYC office, you can prevent hangriness and slow starts by offering breakfast in the break room. Brainstorm office breakfast ideas with your team and make this feel-good daily kickoff an easy way to boost the whole team’s well-being. Here are the four biggest benefits of offering office breakfast, and ideas on what to provide: 1 – Breakfast sets a happy mood for your team Imagine how much of a relief it will be for your employees when they arrive at the office and breakfast is waiting for them in your break room. No

The Value of Simple Holiday Get-Togethers In the Office

Judson Kleinman December 13, 2023

Finding ways to fuel a positive office culture throughout the year is key to any company’s success (on several levels). Hosting holiday get-togethers is one way to do so. Office get-togethers can be lavish, off-premise catered affairs and the New York City metro area, where we are located, certainly has the venues to accommodate those. But sometimes, a more intimate gathering strikes the perfect note to keep your team connected and engaged. Reasons to Keep the Holiday Get-Togethers Simple Consider keeping your office holiday party low-key with a potluck dinner, happy hour, or a simple lunch—and keep it on your premises. These options work well because: a) No one has to get dressed up if they don’t want to. b) The party is in a familiar environment and everyone knows where it is. c) It is easier to make conversation in a more intimate setting. d) It’s easy

Office Catering in NYC & NJ: A Delicious Way to Attract and Retain Employees

Judson Kleinman August 8, 2023

To paraphrase an old saying, the way to their hearts is through their stomachs. In this case, we’re talking about your team and their tummies. As employers work on their “return to the office” initiatives, many in the NYC and NJ area are finding that office catering is one (delicious) way to provide a satisfying team perk to attract and retain employees. What is office catering? Office catering takes on various iterations. At Corporate Essentials, office catering means providing delicious, freshly prepared meals to teams throughout NYC, Manhattan, and New Jersey. In general, we are talking about catering lunch or breakfast on demand for a team meeting or training session, a regularly scheduled workplace meal as an employee benefit, or providing fresh meals as a reward for jobs well done. In short, we bring the food to your NYC metro location for your employees to enjoy. Office catering can be

How Corporate Essentials Can Be Part of the Plan to Elevate Your NYC/NJ Break Room Experience

Judson Kleinman July 26, 2023

Employers throughout the NYC/NJ metro area are bringing employees back to the office more and more . . . and they are tasked with finding office perks that their teams desire. An elevated break room experience is one office perk that’s making a difference. And when you make Corporate Essentials part of the plan to elevate your break room, everyone at your location benefits—from the business owner to the office manager or human resource director to your employees. The Importance of A Rewarding Break Room Experience When a company offers a nice break room, employees notice—and use it. A well-appointed break room space is where teams gather to relax and refresh—both physically and mentally. It’s where they leave workday stress behind for a while as they socialize and refuel, or hold an impromptu team meeting over coffee. In short, a rewarding break room experience reflects your company’s positive corporate

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Full Coffee, Break Room and Office Catering Services in NYC & NJ

Judson Kleinman July 20, 2023

At Corporate Essentials, we are all about fueling a happy workplace and creating a better workday for your team. We know that employees throughout the New York City metro area want perks that will help bring them back to the office—and keep them engaged and productive. Keeping the coffee flowing, the break room well stocked, and providing delicious office meals are how we help businesses attract and retain top talent that’s looking for those extras. Best of all, we take care of all the inventory and stocking for you. NY/NJ office coffee service We provide the best in-office coffee service, with everything you need to bring employees bean-to-cup deliciousness. We are proud to support local coffee roasters from the NY/NJ area and other artisanal coffee brands that are creating buzz among coffee lovers. (And of course, you can always offer excellent gourmet name-brand coffees.) Our customers throughout New York City

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How to Improve Employee Performance

Judson Kleinman December 8, 2022

With employee retention becoming a major focus, we’ve gathered some key ways to make your team feel inspired and supported at work.

7 Secret Complaints About Your Office Lunch Options

Judson Kleinman November 16, 2022

Whether food is provided daily, weekly, or only during special events, bringing in catered food or lunch for your employees is a thoughtful gesture and can reinforce a strong work ethic. However, the quality of the food offered is worth considering. If the available choices are boring, bland, or consist of poor-quality ingredients, that goodwill gesture of bringing food to employees won’t be received as positively. If you’re concerned about your company’s catering options, this is the blog post for you! These are 7 secret complaints that employees make about office lunch offerings and suggestions to resolve them. 1. “The selection is boring.” Plenty of people enjoy old favorites like oatmeal or a PB&J sandwich, but that doesn’t mean your company needs to settle with just these choices. Plus, they can get old, fast. Consider adding some diversity to the break room! Search for foods outside of your comfort zone.

How to Organize Office Party Catering in NYC

Judson Kleinman November 8, 2022

Workplace parties are among the most effective ways to boost employee morale. Office parties can reinforce company culture and values, and create a sense of trust between talent and their employer. According to the Harvard Business Review, parties are often interpreted by employees as an indicator of organizational stability and prosperity. Throwing a party with office catering in NYC can help organizations reach goals of employee reward or improving employee engagement. Regardless of the occasion, it’s important to invest in exceptional office party catering in NYC. For attendees, the food can often be the most memorable part of an event, for better or worse. Food is “an experience,” says events expert Zena Phillips in an interview with PCMA. Customized “food can play a part in making attendees happy, or for…[entertaining] top customers.” To help NYC companies make the most of their catering budget, read on for 10 best practices for

Bring Back the Company Holiday Party

Judson Kleinman October 7, 2022

It’s Never too Early to Celebrate Your Team! With the holiday season right around the corner, many companies are brainstorming ways to bring their teams together for an office holiday party after events had been sidelined due to COVID. With restrictions lifted regarding occupancy limits in venues and offices, companies are bringing their employees back to the workplace . . . and bringing back the corporate holiday party. What better way to celebrate your team—and say good-bye to 2022—than with a festive office party? We can’t think of any! Benefits of an office holiday party A corporate party not only provides opportunities to recognize your employees’ hard work and perseverance through the pandemic and beyond; it also gets everyone back together in a relaxed atmosphere, including your remote workers who don’t get to gather ‘round the water cooler or meet up in the break room at your office. After so

How Full-Service Catering Can Transform Your In-Office Event

Judson Kleinman July 23, 2022

Planning a company event or work-related gathering presents a unique challenge. The logistics to take into account can be overwhelming, especially if few people are in charge of overseeing its creation. That being said, putting together an event doesn’t have to be a struggle! Not when the professional full-service catering team at Martin + Fitch is here to help. Whether it takes place in your office or is held at an outside venue, we’ll work hard to make your event a great experience for everyone involved! Leave it to Us Corporate Essentials’ very own in-house catering company Martin + Fitch offers both full-service catering and drop-off deliveries. Since the team performs full-service catering, this arrangement extends beyond providing great food; it means we also prepare everything required to be sure the event runs smoothly. That includes choosing your rentals, coordinating bartending services and hiring waitstaff, clean up and more.

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Single Source for Office Coffee, Refreshment & Pantry Services NYC NJ

Judson Kleinman January 21, 2022

Strategies for Creating a Safe Workplace, Positive Company Culture and Keeping Employees Happy As experts in corporate coffee service, pantry services, and corporate break room design, we help corporations create safe, satisfying spaces that deliver what your team craves. Touchless craft coffee, better-for-you snacks, and curated fresh office catering, including grab-and-go meals. The Convenient, Cost-Effective Solution for All Your Workplace Essentials For 25 years+, we’ve grown along with our clients’ needs and market demands. With Corporate Essentials, you’ll save time, money, and the hassles of dealing with multiple service providers. Turn to us as your convenient single source for superior customer service, high-quality equipment, and the newest trends in healthy snacks and beverages your team craves. Everything Your Company Needs. Everything Your Team Wants. Pantry Services Our goal: to help keep your employees fueled, focused, and well fed (and keep your pantry fully stocked.) We provide the highest quality brands

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Five Benefits of Offering Chef Curated Meals in the Workplace in your NY/NJ Office as an Employee Perk

Four Benefits of Offering Breakfast in your NY/NJ Office

The Value of Simple Holiday Get-Togethers In the Office

Office Catering in NYC & NJ: A Delicious Way to Attract and Retain Employees

How Corporate Essentials Can Be Part of the Plan to Elevate Your NYC/NJ Break Room Experience

Full Coffee, Break Room and Office Catering Services in NYC & NJ

How to Improve Employee Performance

7 Secret Complaints About Your Office Lunch Options

How to Organize Office Party Catering in NYC

Bring Back the Company Holiday Party

How Full-Service Catering Can Transform Your In-Office Event

Single Source for Office Coffee, Refreshment & Pantry Services NYC NJ

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