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Cringe Fest or Catered Feast? How Workers Really Feel About Office Thanksgiving Events
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Cringe Fest or Catered Feast? How Workers Really Feel About Office Thanksgiving Events

Thanksgiving in the office might sound warm and fuzzy — until someone suggests going around the room to share what they’re thankful for. A new survey of 1,000 full-time employees from CaterCow

  • Evan Waters
    Evan Waters
3 min read
Food Truck Cost Calculator
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Food Truck Cost Calculator

Planning lunch for the office or organizing a company event? Our Food Truck Cost Calculator helps you quickly estimate how much it’ll cost to bring a food truck on-site—no back-and-forth emails

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
4 min read
Forget the Holiday Party—Workers Want Lunch
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Forget the Holiday Party—Workers Want Lunch

As offices plan end-of-year celebrations, our new survey suggests employees would rather skip the champagne and get a sandwich instead.According to CaterCow’s 2025 Workplace Food Habits Report, a majority of workers

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
3 min read
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2025 Workplace Food Habits Report

The return to office directive isn't being won with mandates—it's being won with lunch. In a national survey of 1,000 employed U.S. adults, CaterCow uncovered a fundamental shift in how

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
13 min read
Subway Footlong Prices - by State and by Sub
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Subway Footlong Prices - by State and by Sub

It's been a long, long time since the famous Subway Footlong sub was the $5 Footlong. Prices have crept up considerably since its famous promotion years ago. Subway Footlong subs were once one

  • Pierce Lydon
    Pierce Lydon
5 min read
How Much Does Corporate Catering Cost per Person?

How Much Does Corporate Catering Cost per Person?

Considering launching a meal program at your company or shopping around for a new corporate catering partner? One of the first questions our team recieves from new customers is "how much will catering

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
4 min read
Are catered employee meals tax deductible for companies in the U.S.?
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Are catered employee meals tax deductible for companies in the U.S.?

When companies provide meals to their employees — whether a weekly catered lunch or coffee and snacks in the breakroom — one of the first questions their finance team asks is: “Are these meals tax

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
7 min read
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Authentic Catering

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Authentic Catering

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is the perfect opportunity for offices, schools, and community groups to celebrate the diverse traditions, flavors, and cultures that enrich the United States. And what

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
3 min read
Tandoori Catering: Everything You Need to Know for Your Next Corporate Event
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Tandoori Catering: Everything You Need to Know for Your Next Corporate Event

When you’re ordering Indian corporate catering, few dishes excite a crowd like Tandoori. With its smoky flavors, signature char, and vibrant presentation, tandoori foods are the Indian equivalent of American BBQ—traditional

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
4 min read
Door Dash Catering Coupons - Get $50 Off

Door Dash Catering Coupons - Get $50 Off

DoorDash Catering claims that they bring popular local restaurants straight to your event with large-format meals suitable for groups. Honestly, our experience at CaterCow, is that most folks have a pretty poor experience

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
2 min read
Butter Chicken vs Tikka Masala: Best Choice for Office Catering
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Butter Chicken vs Tikka Masala: Best Choice for Office Catering

Indian food has become a staple for office catering across the U.S., and two dishes always top the list: Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. Creamy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing, they’re both

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
9 min read
Order Catering with a Purchase Order

Order Catering with a Purchase Order

At CaterCow, we’ve always designed our platform with the business customer in mind. From easy group ordering to curated menu options for every office size and occasion, our goal has been to

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
2 min read
Cheap Wedding Catering NYC
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Cheap Wedding Catering NYC

Weddings in New York don’t have to come with sky-high catering bills. If you’re hosting a reception at a bar, park, beach, or other non-traditional venue, food is still at the

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
3 min read
Barbacoa vs Carnitas: The Catering Guide to Feeding a Crowd
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Barbacoa vs Carnitas: The Catering Guide to Feeding a Crowd

When planning a corporate lunch or event, choosing the right protein for your taco bar, fajita bar, or burrito bar can make the difference between “It was fine” and “Where did you order

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
4 min read
EZCater Promo Codes 2025
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EZCater Promo Codes 2025

Think EZCater is expensive? You're not alone. Check out these promo codes and tips to get more food for less cost.

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
2 min read
Top 9 Catering Services and Online Platforms, Compared
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Top 9 Catering Services and Online Platforms, Compared

With so many catering platforms that help you order from a wide variety of restaurants and caterers, it may be difficult to get a sense of what each offers and the pros and cons. Here’s a breakdown of 9 of the most popular platforms.

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
9 min read
Panda Express Catering - Office Delivery Guide
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Panda Express Catering - Office Delivery Guide

Panda Express makes office catering easy and tasty with their popular American Chinese food. They offer large trays that are great for meetings, team lunches, and company events. The food is reliable (even

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
4 min read
7 Ways to Leverage Lunch and Learn Events
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7 Ways to Leverage Lunch and Learn Events

Lunch and learns are extremely valuable. Surface creative ideas with these six ways to leverage an event.

  • Sean Li
    Sean Li
3 min read
Teamsgiving: How to Bring Friendsgiving to the Office
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Teamsgiving: How to Bring Friendsgiving to the Office

Bring Friendsgiving to the office so you and your coworkers can get to know each other outside of emails and conference calls.

  • Stephen McCann
    Stephen McCann
2 min read
Rest and Lunch Break Laws in the United States
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Rest and Lunch Break Laws in the United States

The rest and lunch break laws across different states vary, so it’s important to know what the policies are in your state. We’ve summarized the rest and lunch break laws across five states plus Washington DC for you.

  • Pierce Lydon
    Pierce Lydon
5 min read
11 Office Catering Holidays for Your Team (Beyond the Obvious)
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11 Office Catering Holidays for Your Team (Beyond the Obvious)

Forget the big holidays; the US boasts 175+ days dedicated to specific foods/beverages.Here are a few underrated holidays that you can celebrate at the office with your team.

  • Nate Mortensen
    Nate Mortensen
4 min read
Five Non-Monetary Benefits to Improve Staff Engagement & Loyalty
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Five Non-Monetary Benefits to Improve Staff Engagement & Loyalty

For companies who want to offer their employees benefits that keep them feeling good about their tenures but don’t quite have the funds to offer financial benefits, here are five non-monetary benefits.

  • Riley Fairchild
    Riley Fairchild
3 min read
Arepas vs Pupusas
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Arepas vs Pupusas

Arepas and pupusas are two of the most iconic and comforting foods in Latin American cuisine. While they share similar base ingredients—namely corn flour—their preparation methods, cultural roles, and flavor profiles

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
3 min read
Arepa Reina Pepiada Catering in Texas
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Arepa Reina Pepiada Catering in Texas

Arepa Reina Pepiada is a beloved Venezuelan cornmeal flatbread stuffed with a creamy chicken and avocado salad and a stellar choice for office event catering, offering a blend of deliciousness and practical benefits.

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
1 min read
Rethinking Office Salad Bars
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Rethinking Office Salad Bars

Offices have increasingly embraced salad bars as a hallmark of the modern corporate dining experience, driven by rising health consciousness and a desire for customizable meals.Despite their popularity, salad bars present notable

  • CaterCow Staff
    CaterCow Staff
4 min read
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