Catering
Group meals, done right
For 12-200+ guests. Build-your-own bowls or family-style platters. 24-hour notice. Pickup or delivery. Volume pricing for regular orders.
Catering at Bowl & Branch
12+
Minimum order size
24 hr
Standard notice
Pickup
Or delivery
$11
Per-bowl typical
Catering options
Three formats
Per-bowl orders — $11.95/bowl
Each guest gets a custom bowl. Build-your-own format with all standard options. ~$12 per bowl average; protein upgrades + premium toppings extra.
Family-style platters — $48-$78 each
Large platters serving 4-6 each. Simpler ordering: pick proteins + bases + toppings; sides separately. Volume pricing.
Boxed lunches — $14.95/box
Individual bowl + side + drink + utensils boxed for individual lunches. Standard for office lunches + catered events.
Bulk component packaging
For very large events (100+): components packaged separately for self-serve assembly stations. Most-popular for conferences + large gatherings.
When to use catering
Common scenarios
Office lunches
Most popular. 12-50 people. Friday team lunches, all-hands meetings, training events. Easy + reliable; everyone gets what they want.
Conferences + summits
100-500+ people. Self-serve component stations for efficient service. Coordinate with venue + AV setup.
Wedding rehearsals + events
Casual-celebration events. 30-100 people. Family-style platter format common for these gatherings.
School + university events
Faculty appreciation, student events, athletic team meals. Often boxed-lunch format for portable + organized service.
Corporate retreats + offsites
Multi-day events. Customizable across days. Mix of pickup, delivery, on-site service depending on logistics.
Sports + youth team
Pre-game or post-game team meals. Family-style platter format. Specific kid-friendly options included.
How it works
From order to event
Step 1 — Order ahead
Standard 24-hour notice. Some last-minute (~6 hour) orders accommodated for smaller groups; not guaranteed during peak times. Larger events (50+): 48-hour notice strongly preferred.
Step 2 — Confirm details
Confirm guest count, dietary needs, pickup/delivery, time. Catering team reviews + confirms within 4 business hours.
Step 3 — Pickup or delivery
Pickup at any location (free). Delivery $25-50 depending on distance. Within 3 miles standard; further available case-by-case.
Step 4 — Setup support (optional)
Self-serve assembly setup typical. For large events: optional staff setup ($150 fee for 2 staff for 1-hour setup). On-site service for bigger events available.
Step 5 — Cleanup + return
Self-serve assembly: cleanup + return of platters within 24 hours. Direct delivery: drop-off + leave. Self-serve assembly stations: setup + breakdown coordinated.
Step 6 — Pay + receipt
Pay at confirmation. Tax + delivery fee + optional tip. Itemized receipt for company expense reports.
Volume pricing + perks
For regular catering customers
Volume discount — 8-12%
Orders 100+ bowls: 8% discount. Orders 200+: 10% discount. Orders 500+: 12% discount + dedicated catering coordinator.
Standing order program
Set up recurring catering orders (e.g. weekly office lunches). 5% discount + priority scheduling. Customizable by week.
Corporate accounts
Net-30 billing for established corporate accounts. Preferred catering coordinator. Quarterly business reviews. Volume pricing. Easy expense reporting.
School + nonprofit pricing
10% discount for verified educational institutions + 501(c)(3) nonprofits. No minimum size requirement.
Free delivery threshold
Free delivery on catering orders $300+. Below $300: $25-50 delivery fee depending on distance.
Loyalty rewards
Catering orders earn 2x rewards points (vs. 1x for standard orders). Apply rewards across catering + standard orders.
Catering inquiry
We respond within 4 business hours
Date, guest count, location, dietary needs, occasion. Catering team coordinates from there. 24-hour notice typical; larger events benefit from 48+ hour notice.
Catering questions
What customers ask
- 12 bowls (or family-style equivalent) for catering. Below 12: standard ordering. The 12-bowl threshold helps us coordinate kitchen logistics + delivery.