We wish you enough...

Have you seen the story that’s been widely circulated on the internet about a conversation overheard at an airport? It’s entitled “I Wish You Enough”. It’s a touching story and if you’d like to read it you can find it here 

So for this Christmas we would like to wish you enough…

Enough to eat

Enough to drink

Enough happiness

Enough laughter

Enough friends

Enough presents

Enough warmth

Enough love

Enough of everything that will make your Christmas special to you, your family and your loved ones. If everyone in the world had enough, wouldn’t that be something special?

We’d also like to thank all of our clients and friends for your business and support throughout the year. Your loyalty means a huge amount to us, and we never take that for granted. We look forward to working with you in 2014!

Top 10 reasons that people love vanvend

It’s been 4 weeks since vanvend was launched on the streets of Hertfordshire. It’s not been without the inevitable teething problems, but we’ve got through them and managed to keep smiling (most of the time!)

We’ve been keen to find out what it is that people like about vanvend, and these are the things that seem to appeal most:

• Fresh coffee (and the fresh coffee smell!)
• We’re reliable
• Our friendly service
• Fresh & exciting (not sure if they mean us or our food!!)
• Good value
• Professional image & van
• Cleanliness
• Hot meal options
• New & innovative
• 5* hygiene rating

What we think sets us apart from much of our competition is that first and foremost we’re professional caterers. We know food. We’re not talented amateurs. Our chefs have spent years at college, and in the industry, gaining all the experience and knowledge that they need to concoct tasty, fresh food, prepared safely and with love. Oh, and that happens every day in our own kitchens in Welwyn Garden City – which means that our food is as fresh as the proverbial daisy!

Re-invent lunchtimes in the office!

New moving food kiosk, vanvend.com, bring innovation to stale market

In years gone by many of us had the luxury of a full 1 hour lunch break, away from the desk; a chance to catch up with our colleagues, eat a relaxed lunch, maybe even pop out to the shops. Nowadays lunch breaks are often regarded as a luxury that we just don’t have time for, and sometimes the company culture is one where taking time away from your desk is positively frowned upon!

Unfortunately our home lives are often just as fraught! So where does that leave us in terms of lunch? Too often it’s grabbing whatever we can find, which invariably means unhealthy, high fat, high sugar, unsatisfying, virtually nutrient free tummy fillers; followed a couple of hours later with an emergency raid of the biscuit tin to top up our energy levels! It really can’t go on…

Isn’t it time we started looking after ourselves with good quality, satisfying food that will give us the energy to cope with the demands of our challenging lives? We think so, which is why we’ve done something about it! From Monday October 21st we will be delivering fresh homemade lunches and snacks to the offices of Hertfordshire!

As you would expect from eatlunch, our “green” ethos will be weaved throughout our new offering, so you can expect  recycled / recyclable packaging, and whenever possible our food will be locally sourced, organic or fair-trade and freshly made every day in our 5 star rated kitchen. 

Hertfordshire is a big county, and we want to go where the need is greatest, so if you and your work colleagues don’t have easy access to good quality food at lunchtime, or maybe its breakfast that’s your biggest problem, then please give us a shout as we’re currently planning our route.

So if you’d like us to visit your office, or would like to find out more about our services, please give us a call on 01707 331751 or email us here

The Perfect Pimms

eatlunch is just heading off out to cater for a new opening of a Toning Studio and on this perfect summers evening we are serving our perfectly made 'Pimms Original'.

Fancy one?

Its easy-peasy:

Simply take a jug or long drink glass and fill it with ice.

1. Mix 1 part PIMM'S No.1with 3 parts chilled lemonade;
2. Add some mint, cucumber, orange and strawberry                                    

When entertaining, fill a jug with 200ml of PIMM'S and top up with lemonade: 5.2 UK units of alcohol, and for a long drink glass use 50ml of PIMM'S and top up with lemonade: 1.3 UK units of alcohol. Makes 4-5 long drinks depending on the size of the glass.

Now enjoy the real taste of summer -

Or for something a little different why not try a 'Pimms Ginger'

1. Take a jug or long drink glass and fill it with ice.     
2. Mix 1 part PIMM'S* No.1with 3 parts ginger ale;
3. Add a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint - 

Come Work With Us!

 

 

Eatlunch are now recruiting for a position at our Café Site at the Business & Technology Centre in Stevenage. So if you fancy getting the opportunity to work with us (or know someone else who might), then have a look below and forward it to others that you think may be interested.

 

  

"You will need to be available Monday to Fridays starting no earlier than 8am and finishing no later than 4pm and although it will be on a rota basis we expect the role to be between 15 – 20 hours per week at a starting rate of £6.80, which will be reviewed after the successful completion of a three month probationary period.

 

Full training will be given on all duties which may include:-

 

·         Washing and cleaning of Crockery Cutlery and Equipment

·         Preparation of Salads & Fillings.

·         Re-stocking of Displays and storage areas.

·         Making of Fresh Bread Products on our Made to Order counter

·         Making Great Tasting Coffee

·         Serving customers on the Till

·         Cleaning and maintenance of our Cafe Areas

 

Genuine applicants will take the time to visit our website www.eatlunch.co.uk and write a cover letter alongside their CV demonstrating experience in at least two of the duties listed above as well as explaining why they believe they are suited to the position. Please email peter@eatlunch.co.uk."

 

 

And the winner is.....

 

Over the past year “eatlunch” have continued to develop their core recycling strategies and to seek greater innovation through their new packaging formats and a very real commitment to reducing food waste wherever possible.

 

 The company has recently completed a 6 month research campaign into new “food waste recycling technologies” and has with support from the UKTI completed and in depth field study into diverting waste from landfill and considering the benefits of “composting” and the potential for energy capture within “Anaerobic Digestion Systems”

 

The business considers the management of food waste and the association of all its associated packaging components, to be one of the most critical factors that needs to be addressed as part of any national waste minimisation project and is currently working closely with a number of national and international businesses to consider the impact of such strategies in creating a “zero waste society”.      

 

 

 When presenting the 'Federation of Small Business Footprint Green Award 2013'  The Judges said...

 

"eatlunch are always looking for new ideas and ways to integrate environmental thinking into their business."

Breaking News!

  

We’ve been incredibly busy over the last few months planning changes that will make it even easier to do business with us. If you’re reading this blog post, then those pages are now in place! Take a few minutes to look through our bright and shiny website; hopefully you’ll notice our simpler, faster and tastier changes...

• SIMPLER menu packages with fixed prices and FREE delivery
• Tracking orders, viewing your order history, easy payments and no additional charges make the whole process FASTER for you
• Our new range of menus are even TASTIER than before

And that isn’t all! We’re also developed a brand new range of environmentally friendly packaging and accessories…

• ALL packaging for our lunchtime pre-ordered and delivered buffets is now 100% recyclable
• eatlunch’s new range of sandwich and finger food platters are compostable and/or biodegradable and made from abundant and renewable resources
• Outside of the eatlunch sandwich and finger food platters, all buffet and general food presentation is created using an extensive range of fully compostable vegware products
• Take a look here for more information on our environmental policy.

And there’s more! As a thank you for your continued support, we’ve also introduced a loyalty scheme. With every 10th order we’ll treat you to a box of four tasty cupcakes. More info here.

As always if you have a special event or celebration, we’re always on hand to make your good event great with our excellent gourmet canapé, barbeque and exclusive wedding menus. Call us now and let us create the perfect menu for you 01707 331751.