Office Lunch Catering on Oahu: How to Choose Salads and Sandwich Platters

Planning lunch for an office means finding something that works for more than one appetite. Some coworkers want a sandwich they can eat between meetings. Others prefer a fresh salad with plenty of toppings. And if your team includes people with different dietary needs, ordering lunch takes a little more thought.

For office managers, administrative staff, and team leaders arranging office lunch catering on Oahu, the easiest place to start is deciding how your group wants to eat.

Salad trays and sandwich platters are both practical choices for workplace lunches. You can serve them separately or combine them to give coworkers more variety.

At Aloha Salads, our catering menu includes salads and sandwiches that can help you plan a team lunch without making everyone choose the same meal. Here's how to decide what to order, which menu options to consider, and what to confirm before placing your order.

Salad option: Kamuela Cobb

Sandwich option: Club Sub

Salad Trays or Sandwich Platters: Which Is Better for an Office Lunch?

The right choice depends on the size of your team, how much time employees have to eat, and whether everyone will be sharing food at the same time.

Salad trays offer different combinations of greens, proteins, vegetables, fruit, and dressings. Sandwich platters give employees a familiar handheld lunch that's convenient during busy workdays.

Here's a quick comparison.

When salad trays make sense

Salad trays work especially well for team lunches where employees have time to sit down and enjoy their food.

They're also a useful option when you want a selection of flavors. One salad might include chicken, avocado, and bacon, while another features beans, vegetables, and a savory dressing.

Choosing contrasting salads helps avoid an order where every tray feels similar.

When sandwich platters make sense

Sandwich platters are a convenient choice for meetings, training sessions, and other workplace lunches where employees may need something easy to handle.

Aloha Salads offers a Sandwich Platter with a choice of six sandwiches. Before ordering, ask which sandwiches are available and whether the selections will work for your group.

When to order both

For many workplaces, the most flexible approach is to combine a sandwich platter with one or more salad trays.

That gives employees options without requiring everyone to eat the same thing. It also lets you include different flavors and ingredients.

Just remember that combining dishes doesn't automatically mean you have enough food. Confirm serving quantities with the restaurant before finalizing your order.

Explore Aloha Salads Catering Options for Your Team

Our catering menu includes several salads with different ingredients and flavor profiles, along with a sandwich platter.

Instead of choosing trays based only on their names, consider which combinations would appeal to your coworkers.

Fresh, fruity salad options

Mandarin Ginger

This salad brings together mixed greens, mandarin oranges, carrots, cilantro, green onions, wontons, almonds, chicken, and Asian ginger dressing.

Its citrus flavors and crunchy toppings make it a good contrast to savory sandwich selections.

Another option is Aloha Passion, which combines mixed greens, mango, apples, red grapes, cranberries, blue cheese, candied walnuts, and passion orange vinaigrette.

The combination of fruit, greens, and cheese gives it a different character from a traditional savory salad.

Hearty salads with familiar ingredients

Kamuela Cobb

For coworkers who enjoy a salad with plenty of savory ingredients, the Kamuela Cobb is worth considering.

It includes mixed greens, avocado, grape tomatoes, egg, bacon, blue cheese, chicken, and herb ranch dressing.

Its combination of chicken, vegetables, and familiar Cobb salad toppings makes it a useful option to compare with lighter, fruit-forward salads.

Other savory choices include the Aloha Caesar with Chicken, which offers familiar Caesar salad flavors, and The Paniolo, featuring romaine, grape tomatoes, avocado, jicama, corn, black beans, green onions, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and BBQ ranch.

For a vegetable-forward option, consider the Aloha Mediterranean, with romaine, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, dill, and Mediterranean dressing.

A seafood option for more variety

Ono Island Ahi

The Ono Island Ahi combines ahi tuna, mango, avocado, coconut, strawberries, green onions, bean sprouts, mixed greens, and passion orange vinaigrette.

It offers a different flavor combination from chicken-based or vegetable-forward salads.

If you're considering a seafood tray for an office lunch, check first whether your team enjoys fish and whether anyone has relevant dietary restrictions.

Sandwich options for workplace lunches

Sandwich Platter

Aloha Salads' catering menu includes a Sandwich Platter with a choice of six sandwiches.

For office lunches, the important thing is selecting a mix that appeals to your coworkers. Ask about available choices, ingredients, and the quantity needed for your group.

A Club Sub is pictured here as an example of Aloha Salads' sandwich menu, not as a confirmed platter selection.

How to Choose Catering for Different Dietary Preferences

One of the biggest challenges of ordering lunch for coworkers is accounting for different dietary needs.

You don't need to ask everyone to select an individual meal before contacting the restaurant, but it helps to know whether your group has important preferences or restrictions.

Check for vegetarian and vegan preferences

Some Aloha Salads menu items feature vegetables, beans, and other plant-based ingredients. However, ingredients such as cheese, dressings, and other toppings can affect whether a particular dish is vegetarian or vegan.

Our regular menu includes vegan options such as the Vegan Aloha Mediterranean, Vegan Mandarin Ginger, and Vegan Hummus Pita Wrap.

Availability in catering formats should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Ask about food allergies and ingredient restrictions

Salads and sandwiches can contain common allergens, including wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and other ingredients.

For example, the Mandarin Ginger contains almonds and wontons, while the Kamuela Cobb includes egg and blue cheese.

If someone has a food allergy or medically necessary restriction, ask about ingredients and food preparation before ordering. A dish's name or appearance isn't enough to determine whether it's appropriate for that person.

Offer variety without ordering too many similar dishes

A thoughtful menu doesn't necessarily need a long list of items.

You might choose one savory salad, one fruit-forward salad, and a sandwich platter, depending on the group's preferences and the restaurant's serving guidance.

This gives employees different choices without making the order unnecessarily complicated.

How Much Food Should You Order for an Office Lunch?

Once you've chosen the types of food you want, the next question is quantity.

The number of trays you'll need depends on how many people are attending, whether lunch is the main meal, and how many different dishes you're serving.

Before deciding, consider:

• Your headcount: Include employees, visitors, and anyone else joining the meal.
• The type of gathering: A full team lunch may require different quantities from a shorter meeting with food available.
• The menu mix: If you're serving sandwiches and salads together, ask how that affects recommended portions.
• The lunch schedule: Consider whether everyone will eat together or in shifts.

For example, if you're arranging lunch for 15 coworkers, don't assume that one sandwich platter and one salad tray will be sufficient. Ask how many people each catering item typically serves.

Confirming quantities beforehand helps you plan an order that's appropriate for your group.

Questions to Ask Before Ordering Office Lunch Catering on Oahu

A little preparation can make the ordering process easier, especially if you're arranging food for other people.

Before placing your order, ask the restaurant:

• How many people does each salad tray or sandwich platter typically serve?
• Which sandwich varieties are available for the platter?
• Are any catering items suitable for specific dietary preferences?
• How far in advance should the order be placed?
• What pickup or delivery arrangements are available for your office?
• Are serving utensils or other supplies included?
• What is the current price for the complete order?

It's also helpful to confirm when the food should be picked up or received relative to your planned lunch time.

Sample Office Lunch Combinations to Consider

Not sure where to start? Here are three combinations to discuss with the restaurant.

These are suggested combinations, not fixed catering packages. Confirm portion sizes, available selections, and quantities before ordering.

Plan Your Next Office Lunch with Aloha Salads

Whether you're organizing a team appreciation lunch, providing food for an office meeting, or planning a workplace gathering, the best catering order is one that reflects how your coworkers want to eat.

Salad trays offer variety through different ingredients and flavors. Sandwich platters provide familiar handheld choices. Combining the two can help accommodate a group with mixed preferences.

Aloha Salads has served Oahu since 2006, with restaurant locations in Kailua, Kahala, Kaneohe, Kapolei, Mililani, and Aiea.

Ready to plan your office lunch? Explore our catering menu and contact Aloha Salads to confirm tray quantities, sandwich choices, current pricing, and ordering arrangements.

You can also find your nearest Aloha Salads location or email info@alohasalads.com with your catering inquiry.

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