Corporate Catering
Corporate catering for your whole team? Easy.
One simple platform to solve food for the workplace
With OnCater, you get one place to order and manage catering for meetings, employee lunches, and events from the best local restaurants in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
The food teams want. The simplicity you need.
Catering for every meeting
From a 10-person client meeting to a company-wide event, order by headcount and see your price per head.
Meeting Catering Guide
One account for your team
A corporate account keeps your company’s orders and billing in one place, with easy reordering.
Corporate Accounts
Dietary needs, covered
Find vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and add allergy notes so every guest is cared for.
Allergy-Safe Ordering
Order by headcount Set up invoicing OnCater for Business
Manage your company’s catering needs in one place, with local restaurants, simple ordering, and real support.
Order by headcount
Enter how many people you’re feeding to see your price per head and order the right amount every time.
Local restaurants
Choose from local restaurants and caterers in Washington DC and Northern Virginia that deliver to your office.
Order updates
We keep you posted by email and text as your order progresses, so you can focus on your meeting.
Pay the way you want
Pay with any major credit card or set up invoicing for your corporate account.
Built for busy office managers, executive assistants, and event planners who need catering done right without the back-and-forth.
- Real people on the phone at 1-888-669-1292
- Delivery or pickup for any date and time
- Clear delivery fees and order minimums
Blog posts
Corporate Catering Trends in DC and Northern Virginia for 2026
From boxed lunches to build-your-own bars, here’s what’s shaping office catering in the DC area this year.
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Corporate Catering for Meetings: How to Order, Budget, and Time It (10 vs. 20+ People)
Per-person budgets, menu formats, and lead times for ordering meeting catering for 10 vs. 20+ people.
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How to Safely Order Food for People With Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to feeding guests with food allergies and dietary restrictions safely.
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What is OnCater?
OnCater is a corporate catering marketplace that makes it easy to order food for meetings, trainings, employee lunches, and events from local restaurants in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
How does OnCater work?
Enter your delivery address to see restaurants that serve your area, add menu items to your cart, enter your headcount to see your price per head, choose your delivery date and time, and check out. The restaurant confirms your order and we keep you posted by email and text as it progresses.
What restaurants are available for catering on OnCater?
OnCater partners with local restaurants and caterers offering everything from sandwich platters and boxed lunches to hot buffets, salads, and international cuisine. Enter your address to see every restaurant that delivers to your office.
Do I need a corporate account to place an order?
No. Anyone can order on OnCater. A corporate account is ideal for companies that order often or have several people placing orders, because it keeps your team’s ordering and billing in one place.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Corporate accounts can be set up for invoicing. We also accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Contact our team to set up invoicing for your company.
How are tips handled?
For most restaurants on OnCater, tipping is optional and the amount is up to you. As a rule of thumb, customers tip 10% for orders of $100 or more and 15% to 20% for smaller orders. You’ll see the amount when building your order.
Can OnCater help with dietary restrictions and allergies?
Yes. Many restaurants on OnCater offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and you can add allergy or dietary needs to your order notes so the restaurant can prepare your order safely.
How much does delivery cost?
Restaurants set their own delivery fees and order minimums, and they are shown clearly in search results and on each menu.