When you’re building a wellness program, food is one of the easiest ways to show employees you care. A well-planned lunch can boost morale, improve energy, and bring teams together. For the HR team, the challenge is finding meals that are healthy, convenient, and inclusive. That’s where sushi catering fits in. In this article, you’ll discover how sushi catering can be a delicious and healthy boost for your team.
Why Lunch Matters for Wellness Program?
Research shows that incorporating meals into workplace wellness initiatives delivers measurable benefits, such as:
Better nutrition and energy
Balanced lunches encourage healthier food choices and sustained energy during work hours. Veggies, healthy fats, and lean fish support brain and heart health.
Team connection
Shared lunches create informal opportunities to connect, improve communication and collaboration.
Higher employee satisfaction
The lunch program is a signal that the company values their staff’s wellbeing, which can improve engagement.
Why Sushi is A Natural Fit for Lunch Catering?
Sushi checks multiple boxes that HR managers look for.
Nutritious
Fish and seafood are rich in protein and omega-3s, which support heart and brain health. On the other hand, sushi is already portioned, and works well with seaweed salad or edamame, giving you a balanced meal.
Inclusive
Other than raw fish, sushi menus can include cooked proteins, vegetarian rolls, vegan options, and gluten-free choices. So, employees who don’t eat meat or allergic to seafood can still have their shares. Sashimi and most nigiri are naturally gluten-free. Alternating their soy sauce with tamari can accommodate employees with gluten sensitivity.
Convenient
Catered platters or boxed lunches arrive ready to serve with minimal cleanup. It’s perfect as a grab-and-go meal between meetings or during lunch breaks, especially for employees in fast-paced office environments. In other words, sushi is versatile enough for almost any dietary preference in a professional setting.
Running a Trial: A Low-risk Way to Start
We understand that launching a catering program comes straight out of the company’s direct expenses. Instead of jumping into a full wellness program, why not try a two-week trial? This brief run lets you test how sushi catering works in your office without committing to a big budget.
Here’s what the trial is for:
- To see if employees enjoy and value sushi lunches.
- To measure impact. Collect quick feedback with a short survey, such as “How satisfied were you?” and “Did you feel more energized after lunch?”
- To check if portion sizes and dietary accommodations meet expectations.
- After this trial, you can use the results to show why it’s worth expanding.
Quick tips to run it:
- Decide what you want to measure: satisfaction, energy boost, or meeting attendance?
- Build consistency by running lunches on the same weekday for two weeks.
- Mix the menu. Include sashimi or nigiri, assorted sushi rolls, vegetarian rolls, and snacks like edamame or seaweed salad. Add tamari for gluten-free needs.
- Collect feedback. Send a same-day quick survey and track participation and leftovers.
With just a few tweaks, you’ll decide if sushi is a winner for your team catering.
Ready to Upgrade Your Company’s Wellness Lunch?
If you’re ready to try and run your lunch program, sushi catering offers HR teams a smart way to combine wellness with convenience. Let’s get in touch with Pika Sushi today to start your catering package and run your own lunch program. We’ll help you plan portions and create a balanced menu that your team will enjoy!
