Question 1

What is an office lunch program?

Accepted Answer

An office lunch program is a recurring, managed catering schedule that feeds your team on set days each week. Common formats include weekly food truck visits, multi-day drop-off catering, fridge fulfillment with grab-and-go meals, or a blended program that combines all three. The point is that lunch happens automatically, not as a project for HR or office management.

Question 2

How much does an office lunch program cost per employee?

Accepted Answer

Most Chicago office lunch programs run $14 to $28 per employee per meal. Drop-offs sit near $14 to $20 per person, food truck days run $18 to $28, and premium or specialty cuisine runs higher. Food Truck Community does not charge a coordination fee on top of the food cost.

Question 3

Can we run a program for offices with under 50 employees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smaller offices typically do best with weekly drop-offs or fridge fulfillment plus an occasional truck visit. The minimum order varies by vendor but most programs work down to 25 to 35 employees. Below that, individual order boxes or grab-and-go fridge programs are usually a better fit.

Question 4

How often do food trucks come for an office lunch program?

Accepted Answer

Most weekly programs include one food truck visit per week (the high point that employees plan around) plus drop-offs or fridge fulfillment on the remaining lunch days. Bi-weekly truck cadence is common at smaller offices. Larger offices sometimes run two truck days per week.

Question 5

Do we have to commit to a long contract?

Accepted Answer

No. Our weekly package is open-ended and you can pause or cancel at any time. We also offer 16-date packages (a season at a time) and 6-month locked schedules for offices that want pricing certainty and priority vendor matching.

Question 6

Are the vendors licensed, insured, and vetted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every vendor in the network carries general liability insurance, food handler certification, and the municipal licenses required to operate in Chicagoland. We verify documents on intake and re-check on a rolling schedule. Certificates of Insurance naming your building or landlord are available on request.

Format	Typical cost	Cadence	Best for
Food trucks	$18-28 / employee	Once or twice a week	Social, energizing, the lunch employees plan around.
Drop-offs	$14-22 / employee	Up to daily	Buffet-style trays, no parking or power required.
Fridge fulfillment	$10-16 / meal	Recurring restock	Flexible schedules, multi-shift teams, hybrid offices.

Chicago office lunch that runs itself.

Pick a format. Or use all three.

What a blended program looks like.

Office lunch programs, answered.