Meetings Made Better: Fresh Catering Ideas for Work Events
As the pace of business picks back up after summer vacations, there’s something refreshing about gathering your team together for good food, great conversation, and a little break from the usual routine. Whether it’s a client meeting, an employee appreciation event, or a company milestone worth celebrating, great catering can turn any business gathering into a memorable occasion.
Here at Burnham’s Clambake & Catering, we’ve seen how food has a way of bringing people together. A beautifully prepared lunch, a drop-off clambake, or a relaxed outdoor feast can shift the energy in the room (or on the lawn) in the best way possible.
Corporate Catering, Your Way
Not every business lunch has to be the usual sandwiches and coffee. For instance, our business luncheon menu lets you choose a soup or the classic New England Clam Chowder, pair that with two fresh salads—like garden, Caesar, or even a cranberry-apple feta creation—and follow it with two delicious finger-rolls or wraps. Top it off with cookies and brownies, and you’ve got a satisfying spread that’s easy, elegant, and made for sharing.
Drop-Off Clambakes: Casual Yet Memorable
If your office doesn’t have the time or space for a full on-site setup, our drop-off clambakes make it easy. We bring all the flavors of the shore—lobster, steamers, corn, and more—right to your doorstep. You just unwrap, dig in, and enjoy. It’s a simple way to add something special to a Friday afternoon meeting or an after-hours team get-together.
The Perfect Time for Outdoor Celebrations
Late summer and early fall are golden months for gatherings. The air is still warm (fingers crossed the sunshine sticks around well into October!), and the evenings are just cool enough to enjoy a cozy sweater around a fire pit. It’s the perfect setting for a beachside clambake, a catered rooftop happy hour, or a backyard company appreciation night.
Ideas to Get You Thinking:
- Client Thank-You Clambake: Invite your best clients for a casual, gratitude-filled afternoon.
- Quarterly Team Celebration: Mark the end of Q3 with a hearty catered feast—seafood, barbecue, or both.
- Outdoor Lunch & Learn: Combine training with a relaxed meal under a tent or in the courtyard.
- Fall Harvest Party: Add apple cider, seasonal sides, and late-season lobster for an autumn twist.
The transition from summer to fall doesn’t have to mean the end of outdoor fun. With the right menu and a little planning, you can turn any business function into an event that feels as easy as a summer afternoon by the shore.
After all, the best meetings are the ones where people leave not just with notes and action items—but with smiles and full plates.
