In September, everything restarts at once: teams come back from holiday, projects pick up again, and new colleagues walk through the door for the first time. The return to work is one of the rare moments when a company can put the team back on a sound footing, and the table is a surprisingly powerful way to do it. Here is how well-planned catering transforms your return to work and the welcome you give new hires.

The return to work, an HR moment not to miss

After the summer, habits form again. A team breakfast on the morning everyone comes back, a shared lunch in the first week: these simple gestures show that the company takes care of its people. They cost little and leave a lasting mark, far more than a long back-to-work email.

Onboarding: looking after a new hire's first days

A new colleague forms an opinion of the company in the very first hours. Planning a welcome breakfast on their first day, or including them in an afternoon break with their team, creates a bond straight away. It is a small welcome detail that says: "we were expecting you".

  • The morning they arrive, pastries, pressed juices and hot coffee for a warm welcome, with no organising effort.
  • The first lunch, a lunch tray or lunch boxes shared to introduce the new hire to their team around a table.
  • The first week, a sweet break mid-afternoon to keep the informal conversations going.

The back-to-work seminar: restarting team momentum

Many companies use September to bring their teams together: kick-off, plenary, team-building day. A breakfast welcome followed by a lunch reception or a buffet gives the day its rhythm and avoids dead time. How to organise a full day is set out on our corporate seminar catering page. The quality of what is served contributes directly to the energy of the moment.

What to order, and when

Back-to-work occasionRecommended option
Welcoming a new hireBreakfast with pastries + juice + coffee
Team lunchLunch trays or individual lunch boxes
Seminar / kick-offWelcome breakfast + lunch reception
Team-building breakMadeleines, fruit skewers, drinks

Our advice for a smooth return to work

Plan ahead. You can order until 2 pm the day before; for 50 people or more, or several sites, 48 hours' notice is recommended. Our back-to-work offer sets out the options and the personalised chocolate plaque. Think of every profile, with vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and pork-free options so that every new hire feels included from day one. Give the number of guests and any allergies when you order: we put together a suitable, clearly labelled selection.

Order your back-to-work catering in Paris

Delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and Île-de-France, reply within 24 hours. Whether you are welcoming a new hire or bringing the whole team together, request your quote and make your return to work a real shared moment.

Frequently asked questions about back-to-work catering

What catering should you choose to welcome a new hire?

A welcome breakfast on their first day (pastries, pressed juices, coffee), followed by a lunch shared with the team, makes for a warm welcome. We deliver from 6:30 am in Paris and Île-de-France.

How do you organise a breakfast for a back-to-work seminar?

Plan a breakfast welcome at the start of the day, then a lunch reception or a buffet at midday. Give the number of participants and any dietary requirements: we put together a complete offer, delivered to your event venue.

Can you include vegetarian, halal or gluten-free options?

Yes. Our whole menu is designed pork-free and halal, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request, so that every colleague, new hires included, feels included.