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You're in Charge of Catering? Here's How to Make It a Success (Without the Stress)
At Apple Spice Box Lunch & Catering DMV, we know a little secret: most people who are asked to order catering for a meeting or event… have no idea where to start.
That’s not a dig—it’s just reality. You’re busy. You’ve got your own job to do. And suddenly, someone hands you a big ask: “Hey, can you get catering for this thing next week?”
No instructions. No training. Just a vague hope that you’ll figure it out before lunch is served.
That’s where we come in.
We don’t just drop off food—we guide you through the process like a trusted consultant. Because we’ve spent the last twelve years handling catering logistics for everything from executive boardroom lunches, gourmet sandwich platters, to 800-person trainings. We’ve learned what works, what goes wrong, and most importantly, how to make sure your catering delivery is low-fuss, on time, and makes you look like a rockstar.
What Success Looks Like
Success doesn’t just mean “food arrived.” Success means:
- The delivery shows up exactly when we said it would.
- It’s 100% correct—every box, every dietary need, every utensil.
- Our team helps set it up, so you're not scrambling to arrange sandwiches while everyone’s watching.
- You feel calm and confident—and your coworkers do too.
Just ask Mike, who works with STOLADI Property Group:
“We appreciate Apple Spice for always coming through with excellent service and coordination! HUGE shoutout to LeeAnn for her confirmation call, understanding directions over the phone, arriving early, setting up, and just having a kind heart. And to Gema for saving the day after we gave her the wrong date—last minute!”
That’s what we mean when we say we act like your logistics partner, not just a food vendor.
Why People Procrastinate (and How We Help)
We’ve seen it again and again: someone gets assigned to plan an office lunch catering and they wait until the last minute because they’re unsure of how to do it right. Totally normal. There are a lot of moving parts: headcount, dietary restrictions, timing, delivery setup, quantities. Most people think if they just wait long enough, the answers will reveal themselves.
Spoiler alert: they won’t. That’s why we take the lead.
We ask smart questions—things you haven’t even thought of yet—to make sure all the details are covered up front. That’s how we keep our promise of on-time delivery, every time.
Tristan put it this way:
“An absolutely fabulous experience from start to finish. I was impressed with everyone—from the team confirming my order to the delivery personnel and the follow-up call. This business exemplifies how to do small business right.”
Less Email. More Clarity.
We’re happy to start the conversation over email, but when things get detailed—changing headcounts, dietary accommodations, multiple delivery locations—a quick phone call saves time and clears up any confusion.
We find that one short, focused call leads to a better experience for you and a smoother event overall. It's all part of how we make this process easier for you.
Let’s Make You Look Good
At the end of the day, your reputation’s on the line. And we take that seriously. Our job is to make sure you look good, your team is happy, and everything runs smoothly.
Crystal said it best:
“Wonderful experience. Got multiple compliments on the food. The staff was great about reaching out. So easy to do business with. Quality food. Generous portions. Fair prices.”
Whether this is your first time ordering corporate catering or your fiftieth, we’ve got your back. Let us help you take the unknowns out of the process, so you can focus on everything else you need to do.
We Keep the Paper Trail, So You Don’t Have To
We know that catering isn’t just about the food—it’s also about the follow-up. That’s why we make it easy to access receipts and order history, anytime.
Need a receipt for your expense report? Just email us. Can’t find last month’s invoice? We’ve got it. Planning your annual training lunch again? We can pull up your exact order from last year.
At Apple Spice, our mission is simple: creating Apple Spice fans daily.
Every box lunch, every on-time delivery, every thoughtful follow-up—that’s all part of earning your trust. If we’ve done our job right, you’ll feel confident recommending our catering services to someone else. And to us, that’s the highest compliment we can receive.
Need help with an upcoming event?
Let’s set up a time for a quick consultation—we’ll make sure your event is a success from start to finish.
Please reach out to our customer service team at herndon@applespice.com and gwalton@applespice.com.
Someone will contact you the same day (Monday–Friday) to get the ball rolling.
Apple Spice. On-time. Stress-free. And always here to help.
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