Catering Guide · The Grand Palace, Sydney CBD
How to Plan Office Lunch Catering in Sydney — A Practical Guide
A practical planning guide for whoever's ordering the team lunch — quantities, dietary needs, realistic costs, and how to book with The Grand Palace.
At a Glance
Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 (02) 8021 7696 bookings@thegrandpalace.com.auOrdering office lunch catering usually falls to one person juggling a budget, a deadline, and a team with genuinely different dietary needs. The Grand Palace offers two ways to cater a team lunch — pre-packed catering boxes for a grab-and-go meal, or full-service catering where the team cooks, delivers and sets everything up at your office. This is the practical version of planning either — how much to order, how to handle dietary requirements, and how to book.
Quick Answer
The Grand Palace offers two office catering options in Sydney CBD: catering boxes ($75 veg / $85 non-veg, 48 hours' notice, one box per person) for a self-serve lunch, or full-service catering — fresh food delivered and set up at your office — for larger events (5–7 days' notice, 2–3 weeks for 100+ guests). Call (02) 8021 7696 or email bookings@thegrandpalace.com.au.
Why Indian Food Solves the Office Catering Problem
A team lunch usually needs to work for vegetarians, halal-observant colleagues and everyone else in a single order — Indian food handles that without anyone getting a compromise meal, and it travels and reheats far better than most cuisines.
Vegetarian-rich menu
covers multiple dietary needs in one order
Individually portioned boxes
hygienic and easy to distribute without a kitchen
Holds its quality well between pickup and serving
Full-Service Corporate Catering — We Cook, Deliver & Set Up
Catering boxes aren't the only option. For a boardroom lunch, a client event, or a larger corporate function, The Grand Palace also offers full-service catering — food prepared fresh in our HACCP-certified kitchen, delivered to your office, and set up in your office kitchen or designated space by our team, so there's nothing for you to arrange on the day.
This is a separate service from the catering boxes below — better suited to occasions where you want a proper spread rather than individually packed boxes.
Traditional Indian Curries
Rich, aromatic mains — from mild Butter Chicken to bold Lamb Rogan Josh.
Entrées & Finger Foods
Samosas, tikkas and more — suited to meetings, conferences and networking events.
Desserts & Indian Sweets
A sweet finish to any corporate occasion.
Why Choose Full-Service Catering
Convenient location
in the heart of Sydney CBD
HACCP-certified & Gold Licensed
kitchen for food safety and quality
Restaurant-quality meals
delivered directly to your office
Complete setup service
hassle-free from start to finish
Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and halal options available
Catering Boxes — What's in Each Box
Each box is a complete, individually portioned meal — five items, ready to eat.
Vegetarian Box — $75
Paneer Tikka Roll, Malai Soya Chaap Roll, Hara Bhara Roll, Samosa Chaat Roll, Mirchi Vada Roll.
Non-Vegetarian Box — $85
Butter Chicken Roll, Rogan Josh Roll, Kadhai Chicken Roll, Chicken 65 Roll, Seekh Kebab Roll.
How Many Boxes to Order
One box per person is the standard for a team lunch — each TGP box is a complete meal. Add a 5–10% buffer for groups over 50 or working lunches where people tend to eat more. If you're not sure of the split, 40% veg / 60% non-veg is a reasonable starting point for most Sydney offices, though it's worth checking with the team directly if you can.
Handling Dietary Requirements
Flag these clearly when you order, rather than after the fact:
Vegetarian
boxes are kept fully separate from non-veg items
available on request (no onion, garlic or root vegetables)
Spice level
let the kitchen know if some dishes need to run milder
Allergies
nuts, dairy and gluten should be flagged at the time of ordering
Pickup Timing
Orders placed before 5:00pm are ready from noon the next day. Orders placed after 5:00pm are ready from 5:30pm the same day. Weekend lunch service isn't available — weekend orders are ready from 5:30pm dinner service. For full-service catering (not boxes), allow 5–7 days' notice, or 2–3 weeks for events of 100+ guests.
Ordering Step by Step
- Call us — (02) 8021 7696
- Email us — bookings@thegrandpalace.com.au with your date, time and rough group size
- Confirm quantities and the veg/non-veg split, or ask about full-service catering for larger events
- Communicate dietary requirements up front
- Receive confirmation of cost, timing and pickup details
- Collect from Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Conclusion
Planning office lunch catering comes down to a few decisions made early — choosing between catering boxes and full-service catering, an honest veg/non-veg split, and dietary requirements flagged up front rather than sorted out at pickup.
Get those right and The Grand Palace handles the rest: individually portioned boxes for a simple team lunch, or a fully set-up spread for something bigger.
Once you've got your numbers, the next step is simply getting them to us with your date and headcount.
Office Lunch Catering Options
| Vegetarian Box (5 items) | $75 |
| Non-Vegetarian Box (5 items) | $85 |
| Full-Service Catering | Custom quote |
Catering boxes: minimum order 10, 48 hours notice. Full-service catering: 5–7 days notice, 2–3 weeks for 100+ guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance do I need to order?
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for catering box orders. Full-service catering needs 5–7 days, or 2–3 weeks for 100+ guests.
How many boxes should I order for my team?
One box per person for a standard team lunch, with a 5–10% buffer for larger groups (50+).
Can I mix vegetarian and non-vegetarian boxes?
Yes — order any combination based on your team's preferences, in a single order.
What's actually in each box?
The Vegetarian Box ($75) has Paneer Tikka, Malai Soya Chaap, Hara Bhara, Samosa Chaat and Mirchi Vada rolls. The Non-Vegetarian Box ($85) has Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Kadhai Chicken, Chicken 65 and Seekh Kebab rolls.
When will my order be ready for pickup?
Orders placed before 5:00pm are ready from noon the next day. Orders placed after 5:00pm are ready from 5:30pm the same day.
What dietary accommodations are available?
Vegetarian, Jain (no onion/garlic/root vegetables), spice-level adjustments, and allergy-aware preparation when flagged in advance.
What's the difference between catering boxes and full-service catering?
Catering boxes are pre-packed, individually portioned meals for pickup — $75 veg / $85 non-veg, 48 hours' notice. Full-service catering is a larger, hosted option: the team prepares fresh food, delivers it, and sets everything up at your office — better suited to boardroom lunches, client events or bigger functions.
Does The Grand Palace deliver and set up catering at my office?
Yes — for full-service corporate catering, the team delivers fresh food and sets it up in your office kitchen or designated space, so there's nothing for you to arrange on the day. Call (02) 8021 7696 to discuss.
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