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Washington DC Tour Group Box Lunches | Apple Spice Catering
Planning a tour in Washington, DC? We make feeding your group easy with fresh, individually packed gourmet box lunches delivered directly to your tour bus—on time and stress-free. Perfect for student trips, adult tours, and educational travel.
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Planning a Tour in Washington, DC? Here’s the Easiest Way to Feed Your Group
At Apple Spice Box Lunch & Catering, we know that feeding a tour group in Washington, DC requires speed, reliability, and thoughtful planning—and we’ve built our service around exactly that.
We offer fresh, chef-curated gourmet boxed lunches, each one individually packed and clearly labeled, making them perfect for quick stops, relaxed picnics near the monuments, or easy distribution on a moving bus. Whether your travelers are students or adults, our meals are designed to be high-quality, convenient, and travel-friendly.
We’ve partnered with countless tour groups, bus drivers, and tour directors, and we’re happy to coordinate directly with your bus team, suggesting ideal drop-off points that allow idling and create a smooth, stress-free handoff.
On-Time Delivery Guarantee We meet tour buses at Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, and the Tidal Basin—right where you need us.
Our catering specialists work with you to build a flexible timeline that helps you secure guest attendance and finalize your headcount with confidence.
And because every traveler deserves a meal that fits their needs, we proudly offer nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and vegan options, all prepared with care so everyone feels included.
Perfect for Students & Adults Individually packaged, clearly labeled, fresh, and easy to hand out.
Try a Sample Lunch Before You Commit
We understand that choosing a catering partner for a tour group—especially one serving students or travelers with dietary needs—requires trust. That’s why we’re happy to offer a sample lunch before you commit. We stand behind our quality and want you to feel completely confident in the meals your guests will receive. View our box lunch menu here. Taste the difference for yourself and know exactly what to expect on the day of your tour. Call us at (703) 951-4860 to set up your sampling and speak with a catering coordinator.
Why Tour Groups Choose Apple Spice for DC Trips
1. Perfect for On-the-Go Groups
Your schedule is tight. Your bus is moving. And your students—or adult travelers—are hungry.
Our individually packaged gourmet lunches are:
- Easy to distribute
- Clearly labeled
- Freshly prepared the morning of your delivery
- Safe, sealed, and travel-friendly
- Perfect for hop-on/hop-off itineraries
Groups grab a lunch, hop off the bus, and go explore.
2. We Know DC Logistics—Really Well
If you’ve ever brought a motor coach into DC, you know the biggest challenge is timing and traffic. We solve that for you.
We regularly deliver to:
- Arlington National Cemetery bus parking
- The National Mall near the Smithsonian museums
- The Tidal Basin during Cherry Blossom season
- Union Station bus loop
- Pentagon City
- Hotels throughout DC, Arlington, and Alexandria
We coordinate directly with your driver to pinpoint safe, accessible delivery spots and keep your itinerary running smoothly.
3. Budget-Friendly Without Cutting Quality
Tour companies need predictable pricing.
We offer:
- Affordable boxed lunch packages
- Options for students, adults, and premium groups
- No hidden fees
- Clear communication from planning to delivery
Whether you need 20 lunches or 500, we scale easily.
4. Gourmet Quality That Feels Like an Upgrade
Our box lunches include:
- Fresh sandwiches
- Market salads
- Wraps
- Homemade cookies
- Chips or sides
- Dietary accommodations (nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and kosher via partner caterer)
Tour leaders consistently tell us our lunches feel like a welcome upgrade compared to typical boxed meals.
Our box lunches include fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, cookies, and more. See our full box lunch menu here
5. Trusted by Hundreds of Groups Across the Region
See our 4.8-star rating on Google with 138+ reviews, many of them specifically mentioning reliability, ease, and group friendliness.
Tour operators need a partner who won’t complicate their day.
That’s exactly what we aim to provide.
Fast, Friendly, and Zero-Spam Follow-Up
Fast Quotes, Zero Spam Fill out the form at WashingtonDCBoxedLunches.net and get a reply within 5 minutes on weekdays.
When you complete the request form at WashingtonDCBoxedLunches.net, our team will respond within 24 hours—and often within 5 minutes during weekday business hours.
The form only asks for:
- Your group size
- The date of your tour or event
- Your contact information
No long questionnaires.
No funnels.
No spam — ever.
Just fast, helpful communication from a real person who understands DC bus logistics and group travel needs.
Perfect for Student Tours, Educational Travel & Adult Group Trips
We regularly serve:
- Educational tour companies
- Band, choir & sports travel coordinators
- Senior travel groups
- Corporate sightseeing tours
- University programs
- Faith-based groups
- Charter bus operators
- Destination management companies (DMCs)
If your group needs lunch, we’re ready.
How to Book Box Lunches for Your DC Tour
- Complete the simple contact form
- A catering specialist will contact you to find out what you need and offer suggestions to make sure your delivery is a success.
- A catering coordinator will confirm timing, menu, and delivery location the day prior to your delivery.
- Your lunches arrive on time—labeled, organized, and ready to enjoy
It’s one less thing to worry about on a busy touring day.
Why This Matters for Tour Operators
Tours depend on:
- Timeliness
- Convenience
- Guest satisfaction
- Clear communication
- Predictable planning
Feeding 30 students isn’t hard. Feeding 300 students on a tight schedule inside the nation’s capital takes experience.
That’s what we do best.
Let Us Handle Lunch—So You Can Focus on the Experience
Washington, DC is one of the most inspiring destinations in the country—and one of the most complex to navigate. We know the roads, the bus lanes, the drop-off restrictions, and the timing challenges.
Let us handle lunch so you can focus on the moments that matter.
👉 Visit WashingtonDCBoxedLunches.net to get started today.
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