Food makes everything better, especially at work. And for many forward-thinking companies, it isn’t limited to just special occasions anymore. Food has quickly become a routine part of the work day — whether it’s helping to boost attendance for an important training, fill seats at the next onsite meeting, or simply express appreciation for a job well done.
It’s a feel-good part of anyone’s day, unless you’re the person tasked with ordering it. We get it. You have to pick a restaurant everyone will like, keep track of dietary restrictions, and make sure everything is delivered correctly and on time. It can be overwhelming — if you’re doing it all on your own, that is.
And why should you do it alone? Partnering with ezCater makes everything so much easier. Our wide variety of restaurants, easy-to-use filters, and around-the-clock logistical support let you reap all the benefits of food for work without the food-ordering woes. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too.
Let’s explore just how rewarding ezCater’s food solutions are.
Reward #1: You can easily find food that satisfies everyone on your team (even picky eaters!)
Chances are, you’ll have to cater to dietary restrictions and food allergies at some point. It’s a huge responsibility. The stakes are high and restrictions aren’t always obvious. If you’re feeding vegan employees, can they eat honey? What about jello? (The answers are “no” and “it depends.”)
You don’t have to quiz yourself when you order through ezCater. Use the comprehensive dietary filters to find a restaurant that can accommodate all members of your team. When you find one, start adding foods to your cart with confidence.
We love this reward because it’s a big time-saver. You don’t have to leaf through (digital) menus anymore. With just a few clicks, you’ll have all the options in front of you.
Reward #2: ezCater’s tools help you stay on budget
ezCater also has built-in tools to keep your orders within your budget. Have a strict per-person maximum? Try setting spending limits on the price per head and delivery fees for your next order. It only takes a handful of clicks, with no need to whip out the calculator or fire up a spreadsheet.
You’ll still find dozens of budget-friendly bites on the search page. Except now you can confidently build your team’s menu knowing you won’t spend your annual event budget in one go. Hurrah for not having to cancel the holiday party.
Reward #3: You can literally earn rewards — ezRewards — that can be redeemed for Amazon.com gift cards
There’s no doubt that food at work is a big deal — and something that everyone on the receiving end appreciates. You know better than anyone that meals don’t magically appear, and while we hope you’re getting kudos for a job well done, we also want to reward you for choosing ezCater for your corporate catering needs.
With ezCater, every dollar you spend on food earns you points. The more you order, the more you earn. You can redeem your points for Amazon.com* gift cards and credit towards future orders.
Ordering food for work can be a thankless task. We designed this loyalty program to thank our customers for trusting us with their orders — and to offer a reward just for them. Here’s what one (very enthusiastic) ezCater customer had to say in a recent Trustpilot review:
“The ezRewards system is … amazing. I love earning Amazon gift cards by using the restaurants that they suggest. It is a win-win. I would recommend ezCater to everyone that needs to order quality catered food.” — Lori G.
Reward #4: Over 100,000 national and local restaurants at your fingertips
Our customers don’t just order from ezCater over and over again to rack up ezRewards (although those points are fantastic). They also stick around because ezCater partners with over 100,000 national and local favorite restaurants.
Goodbye, boring lunches; hello, variety. Switch things up by ordering something new or keep it simple with an office favorite. And if your team is craving something super specific (like a gluten-free Asian feast), you can use the smart filtering tools to find exactly what you need.
You could even align your catering spend with your company’s goals and values, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by using ezCater’s filtering tools to select restaurants owned by members of under-represented communities. Consider ordering lunch from a Black-owned business in honor of Black History Month, for example, or LGBTQ-owned businesses during Pride Month. It’s a great way to explore new culinary horizons while also committing to your company’s diversity initiatives.
Reward #5: Reliability that can’t be beat
One of the biggest challenges with ordering food — and not just in business settings — is when food arrives late, cold, or not as ordered. Does it really matter if a restaurant’s soup is delicious if it arrives cold? Or, worse, if sushi arrives warm? Or what if an entire order is delivered too late, after that very important sales meeting is already over? Your team, company, and clients deserve so much better.
With ezCater, that’s not a problem. Your order will arrive precisely at the time you scheduled. Over 16,000 5-star TrustPilot ratings back this up. Enjoy the free brownie points you’ll get from hungry peers.
Reward #6: Award-winning customer service (with real, live humans, 24/7)
Our not-so-secret secret ingredient for timely deliveries is a talented customer support team. They keep everything on track from behind the scenes, by calling restaurants, coordinating pick-ups with drivers, and more.
If you ever need help with an order, speak with one of these dedicated humans. Contact us via call, email, or text at any time of the day. Someone will be on the other end to solve whatever problem you encounter.
Reward #7: Streamlined, time-saving expense reporting
Fine, we saved the less-fun (but still so important!) reward for last: ezCater keeps all your receipts neatly organized and makes expense reporting easier than ever:
• Access all digital receipts in one place, even if you have more than one person ordering
• Get one bill at the end of the month, no matter how often you order
• Customize invoices to track spending by team and occasion
That means no more loose paper receipts, no more squinting to read faded sales slips, and no more guessing what that $155.35 charge was for. Anyone handling expenses will thank you.
Make food for work work overtime for you
Ordering food is just one of many tasks on your to-do list — and you don’t have to tackle it alone. Find out how ezCater can help you streamline the ordering process and get the most out of your company breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
*Restrictions apply; see ezRewards Terms and Conditions and amazon.com/gc-legal.