Meetings throughout the day can be draining, especially if your workers are hungry. When hungry, they’re more easily distracted and tend to be disengaged from the topic at hand. If you’ve noticed decreased productivity, you should consider catering your meetings. 

How Does Food Affect Meetings?

Food provides a relaxed atmosphere that will stimulate discussions and the development of new ideas.

Different foods are loaded with energizing properties. They'll engage both the mind and the body, keeping them from getting lethargic over the course of a long workday.

There’s also a fringe benefit to catering your meetings. Your employees will feel appreciated, seeing that the company cares about their health and that it appreciates the work that they do.  

Of course, to properly energize your staff, you’ll need the right menu. 

What Foods Maximize Productivity? 

If you’re holding a morning meeting, serve breakfast foods. Eggs are a popular choice because they build brainpower, making your employees more dynamic. Eggs are also versatile. They provide delicious and healthy additions that include avocados, salsa, and spinach.

For increased energy, oatmeal is energizing due to the number of grains in it. 

For lunch meetings, serve proteins like turkey, salmon, or chicken. You can also serve beans and salad for those who are vegetarians or vegans. Protein satisfies hungry co-workers, stabilizes their blood sugar, and energizes them for the rest of the afternoon. 

If you’re expecting meetings throughout the day, snack bowls will allow your employees to keep their energy up. Dark chocolate’s natural caffeine provides a boot, but it won’t make anyone jittery the way coffee does. 

Other energizing snacks include almonds, vegetables, fruits, and humus.

Provide multiple options for people on different diets, but not so many that they cause a distraction. Keep meetings conversational rather than like a lecture. This will not only reduce the likelihood of distraction while eating but will also maximize synergy and involvement. 

Food makes meetings more friendly and engaging. When you want an exciting menu, reach out to Corporate Caterers - South Houston. With 21 years of experience catering corporate events in locations across the country, they provide beautifully presented meals that will leave you satisfied. Offering a diverse hot and cold menu for every meal of the day, they offer delicious foods that won’t break your budget. For more information on their menu, visit their website. To schedule a catering event, reach out to them at (713) 838-7999.