Hold the phone—or should we say, hold the Friday hangover cure! 
Here at The Breakfast Co., we’ve spotted a massive shift in the London office rhythm: our busiest day for corporate catering has officially moved from Friday to Tuesday. This isn’t just a calendar quirk; it reflects a major cultural pivot in how London teams gather, work, and reward themselves.
So, is this about hybrid work, or is it that everyone’s finally ditching the heavy drinking? It’s both, but the real genius is the smart business math underneath it all: delicious, high-quality catering is a way cheaper (and better) employee reward than booze!
Bye-Bye, Boozy Fridays! Hello, Anchor Day Catering Feasts!
The era of the Friday catering rush—and the subsequent “Friday Hangover Breakfast”—is fading faster than a stale croissant. That old comfort-food demand is now being strategically replaced by two power players:
- The Hybrid Master Plan: London firms are being clever! They’ve concentrated critical staff attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to maximize high-value collaboration and face time. Fridays? They’re usually remote work days, meaning companies are smartly holding off on office catering when the audience is tiny.
- The Cultural Upgrade: Companies are wisely stepping away from expensive, high-liability, alcohol-focused rewards. Instead, they are concentrating their catering budget into a high-impact, mid-week moment. Investing in a premium, full-team breakfast or lunch catering spread is a focused, wellness-first perk that genuinely benefits 100% of staff. It’s reward done right!
Smart Fuel for Smart Work: High-Performance Breakfast & Lunch
The food teams are ordering for these new “Anchor Days” is no accident; it perfectly reflects a high-performance, productivity agenda. The catering is now aligned with the goal: focus!
- Morning Motivation (Breakfast Catering): Companies are using dedicated breakfast catering to kick-start those all-important Anchor Days with a bang. We’re seeing a huge demand for strategic, non-sedating options like a high protein breakfast with eggs (think savory oats, yogurt bowls, or our specialty bagels!) to promote laser focus. Breakfast catering is the new power meeting fuel!
- Sustaining the Focus (Lunch Catering): The corporate lunch catering order is now dedicated to sustained output. Demand for quality, high protein lunch options is soaring, with teams choosing healthy high protein lunch ideas for work over the heavy, nap-inducing comfort food of old. Lunch catering is all about maximum afternoon productivity.
This incredible shift proves that the future of Corporate Catering in London is about strategic timing, top-tier quality, and making those essential in-office days truly productive and totally delicious through smart breakfast and lunch planning.
