As you may know, San Francisco’s teams are slowly returning to the office. According to Kastle Systems, about 21% of office workers in the San Francisco area had returned as of September 22, 2021; which is significantly lower than the national average. It is bittersweet for most since they have been craving human interaction, but also love to work in their pajamas. Either way, everybody is excited and we want to help you welcome your team with style. What better way to start the day than with a healthy breakfast catered to your team? We all love to see our co-workers healthy, happy, comfortable, and safe.
As you may know, ordering catering is not an easy job since some of our co-workers have dietary restrictions that they must adhere to. This is challenging for office managers and/or personal assistants who organize meetings and small events. Don’t worry, we are here to help with our top 4 tips on ordering for a group:
Tip #1 - Create a Survey
When ordering for smaller groups, we recommend doing a quick SurveyMonkey to understand your team’s food preferences. Your questions can include the following: what’s your favorite type of protein? It is there a food you don’t love? Do you have any allergies? What’s your favorite cuisine? Do you follow a special diet?
Once the survey is completed, gather all the information and use it when ordering catering. It can be as simple as 50% of my team is vegan, or 10% of my team is lactose intolerant or gluten-free. Believe us, this will make your job so much easier, plus who doesn’t want to be healthy? Here are some healthy options to choose from at Avotoasty.
Tip #2 - ALWAYS have a Gluten-Free Option
It is important to ALWAYS have a gluten-free option. In our experience, about 10% of the team will prefer to eat gluten-free. Why do people without intolerance decide on gluten-free options? Studies have shown that a gluten-free diet has numerous health advantages: it may aid in the relief of digestive symptoms, the reduction of chronic inflammation, and the increase of energy. At Avotoasty our gluten-free bread is supplied by New Bread Company, a local bakery that makes the best GF bread out there! Seriously, it’s delicious! They also offer cookies, pastries, and bread rolls!
Tip #3 - Have Milk Alternatives
We find it crucial to have milk options for ALL! In our experience, about 50-60% of the team prefers milk alternatives like almond and oat milk with their coffee. At Avotoasty we order Sightglass Coffee in a travel box, Sightglass is a local independent sibling-owned coffee company that aspires to source, produce and share quality coffee from the world.
So the question is: why do we prefer almond milk and oat milk to ordinary milk?
For starters, some people have lactose intolerance, so of course, they don’t have many options. For others is a preference, here are a few notes on that:
Almond milk: when compared to regular milk, it usually contains extra vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, and protein. Vitamin E is also an important antioxidant that can prevent some serious health problems such as stroke, heart disease, and even cancer. Enriched almond milk, depending on the brand, can also be a good source of phosphorus.
Oat Milk: Oat milk has more riboflavin (vitamin B-2) than cow's milk. To boost the nutritional value of oat milk, many manufacturers add additional vitamins and minerals. It may also help to decrease your cholesterol levels. Beta-glucans is a soluble fiber with heart health advantages, and is abundant in oat milk.
At Avotoasty we use Califia Farms - great milk alternatives for plant-based dairy-free products.
Tip #4 - Order fresh foods and ingredients
One of the most significant advantages of healthy eating is the availability of fresh ingredients. At Avotoasty we believe that fresh ingredients elevate a simple dish to a masterpiece. Our salads, toasts, and smoothies all benefit from their flavor and texture. When we start with fresh ingredients as a foundation and work our way up, the end result is full of nutritious goodness.
As we celebrate the return to the office, let’s make sure to welcome the team back with healthy food! At Avotoasty we are offering our healthy menu, in both individual and family-style packaging.
So we hope to be your option when you search for “ catering in San Francisco”. We are a healthier breakfast and lunch option. We are widely known as the first-ever Avocado Toast Bar with health-focused catering. Our team of specialists is ready to help you customize your order as needed, this will help you save time and energy. We can take care of everything, especially if your dietary demands are strict, we are detail-oriented from start to finish. Hiring us will allow you to be fully present and enjoy the event in your place of business.
Avotoasty is a small local woman-owned coffee shop with healthy bites ready to serve you. Our promise is simple: healthy food, awesome service, and great coffee.If you have any questions you can check our website anytime or you can call us at +1 (415)527-7781. You can also find us at 2760 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 or you can order directly here: Order now
