Food & Hospitality · UK Guide 2026
Office Catering Costs UK: Budget and Quote Guide
JASOTO · Updated October 3, 2026 · 262 words
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An office order needs reliable timing, usable portions and a way to distribute dietary meals. Give the caterer delivery access and meeting schedules.
Key checks for office catering
- Confirm minimum order and delivery fee.
- Identify labelling and dietary information.
- Check packaging and collection of reusable equipment.
An illustrative quote comparison
One order is simple delivery; another includes individually labelled dietary meals and equipment collection.
Use the same portion count and delivery window. Confirm minimum order, access, packaging and any service costs.
Build your office catering budget
Multiply the quoted menu price by the confirmed number of people or portions, then add any separately charged staffing, hire, travel and service costs.
The calculator below uses the figures you enter from a quotation. It does not estimate market prices. Confirm what the quoted amount includes, whether VAT applies and which costs remain provisional.
- Confirm minimum order and delivery fee.
- Identify labelling and dietary information.
- Check packaging and collection of reusable equipment.
Calculate your quoted budget
Multiply the quoted menu price by the confirmed number of people or portions, then add any separately charged staffing, hire, travel and service costs.
Enter figures from your quote. Use amounts including VAT consistently. Leave extras blank if none apply. These fields stay in your browser.
Calculated total
Enter valid quoted figures
This is arithmetic using your figures, not a market estimate. Include separately charged work once and check provisional costs with the provider.
Before you book or buy
- Confirm minimum order and delivery fee.
- Identify labelling and dietary information.
- Check packaging and collection of reusable equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What should I confirm before budgeting for office catering?
An office order needs reliable timing, usable portions and a way to distribute dietary meals. Give the caterer delivery access and meeting schedules. Confirm minimum order and delivery fee.
Does the calculator show a typical UK price?
No. It adds up your quoted figures for the quantity you choose. Published provider examples, where supplied, are identified separately and are not a national average.
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