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San Diego Office Lunch Catering Since 2001

Office Lunch
Catering in San Diego

From box lunches to hot entrée buffets — we deliver corporate lunch catering to offices across San Diego County. Recurring weekly orders, net-30 invoicing, and menus that start at $7.95 per person. Real deli food, not catering-grade shortcuts.

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Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering has been delivering office lunch catering across San Diego since 2001. Whether you need box lunches for a lunch-and-learn, deli sandwich platters for a team meeting, or a full hot buffet for an all-hands, we handle everything — delivery, setup, plates, utensils and cleanup. Our clients include offices in Sorrento Valley, UTC, Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley, Downtown and across San Diego County. We offer net-30 invoicing, provide W9 and COI documentation on request, and welcome recurring weekly orders. Early meeting? We deliver breakfast catering to the same offices. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to get started.

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Office Lunch Catering Pricing

No hidden fees. Delivery, setup and serving ware included with every order. 10-guest minimum. Prices are per person unless noted.

Format Starting Price Best For
Italian Pasta Buffet $7.95/pp Budget-friendly all-hands, training days, casual Fridays
Box Lunches (sandwich, wrap or salad) from $9.95/pp Lunch-and-learns, individual meals, conferences
Deli Sandwich Tray $8.95/pp Quick team lunches, department meetings
Overstuffed Deli Sandwich Tray $11.95/pp Client meetings, working lunches, board rooms
California Wrap Tray $11.95/pp Lighter option — chicken, turkey, veggie wraps
Mexican Fajita Buffet $14.95/pp Team celebrations, Cinco de Mayo, casual events
Greek Kebab Buffet $14.95/pp Client lunches, Mediterranean option
Hot Entrée Buffet (brisket, chicken, turkey or salmon) $19.95/pp Executive lunches, board meetings, VIP clients
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Office lunch catering ideas

The Right Lunch for Every Meeting

Not sure what to order? Here's what San Diego office managers and executive assistants order most often for each type of meeting.

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Weekly Team Lunch

Keep morale high with a rotating menu — deli platters one week, pasta buffet the next, wraps the week after. Set up a recurring order and we'll handle the rest.

Best pick: Deli Sandwich Tray — $8.95/pp
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Lunch-and-Learn

Everyone needs their own meal, and it has to be quiet to unwrap. Box lunches are the go-to — sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, all in one box. No sharing, no noise.

Best pick: Box Lunches — from $9.95/pp
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All-Hands / Town Hall

Feeding 40–100+ people on a budget? The Italian Pasta Buffet is your best friend — hot, filling, crowd-pleasing, and under $8 a head. Add garlic bread and a salad for $4 more.

Best pick: Pasta Buffet — $7.95/pp
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Client & Board Meetings

First impressions count. Overstuffed deli platters or a hot entrée buffet with brisket, chicken and sides say "we don't cut corners." Pair with a dessert tray for the closer.

Best pick: Hot Entrée Buffet — $19.95/pp
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Employee Appreciation

Celebrate your team with a Mexican Fajita Buffet or Greek Kebab spread. Interactive, festive, and a nice break from the usual sandwich rotation.

Best pick: Mexican Fajita Buffet — $14.95/pp
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Training & Workshop Days

Full-day sessions need filling food that won't put people to sleep. California Wraps with a fresh fruit platter keep energy up without the post-lunch crash.

Best pick: California Wrap Tray — $11.95/pp
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Office lunch catering packages

Three Ways to Feed Your Office

Box lunches for individual meals. Deli platters for shared spreads. Hot buffets for the full experience. All include delivery, setup and serving ware.

Sandwich box lunch with a turkey sandwich, fruit cup, cookie and drink
Individual meals
Sandwich Box Lunch
$9.95 per person
  • Choice of sandwich: roast turkey, roast beef, ham, corned beef, turkey pastrami, tuna, egg salad, chicken salad, veggie
  • Overstuffed box $11.95 · California wrap box $11.95 · salad boxes from $11.95
  • Breads: rye, sourdough, wheat, white, challah
  • Add cheese +$1.50 (jack, Swiss, provolone, cheddar)
  • Add chips +$1.95, cookie +$1.50, fruit +$2.00
  • Add side salad +$1.75 (potato, pasta, cole slaw)
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Overstuffed deli sandwich tray with turkey, pastrami and corned beef
Most popular
Overstuffed Deli Sandwich Tray
$11.95 per person
  • Overstuffed sandwiches: all meats + corned beef & turkey pastrami
  • Assorted breads: rye, sourdough, wheat, challah
  • Lettuce, tomato, pickles & deli condiments
  • Choice of potato salad, pasta salad or cole slaw included
  • Perfect for 10–50 people — feeds fast, looks great
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Tray of sliced California wraps
Light & fresh
California Wrap Tray
$11.95 per person
  • Chicken Caesar, Grilled Chicken, Turkey off the Bird, Portobello Mushroom, California Veggie
  • Side salad included (potato, pasta or cole slaw)
  • Great for health-conscious offices & mixed dietary needs
  • Vegetarian options built in
  • Pairs well with fresh fruit platter add-on
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Italian pasta buffet with penne, meatballs, Caesar salad and garlic bread
Budget-friendly
Italian Pasta Buffet
From $7.95 per person
  • Rotini, penne or linguine
  • Marinara, tomato basil or alfredo sauce
  • Parmesan cheese & garlic bread
  • Add grilled chicken or meatballs +$2.95/pp
  • Add Caesar or garden salad +$3.25/pp
  • Full pasta catering menu & trays →
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Chicken fajita buffet with tortillas, rice, beans and salsa
Team favorite
Mexican Fajita Buffet
$14.95 per person
  • Chicken fajitas with grilled peppers & onions
  • Flour tortillas, Mexican rice, black beans
  • Salsa fresca, chips, cheddar, lettuce, sour cream
  • Interactive build-your-own format
  • Crowd-pleaser for celebrations & casual events
  • Full taco bar catering page →
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Greek kebab buffet with chicken and beef skewers, Greek salad, hummus and pita
Mediterranean
Greek Kebab Buffet
$14.95 per person
  • Chicken, beef or veggie kebabs
  • Specialty rice & Greek salad
  • Red kebab sauce & warm pita
  • Add hummus or baba ganough +$2.50/pp
  • Fresh, healthy option for client-facing lunches
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Grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables from a hot entree buffet
Executive
Hot Entrée Buffet
$19.95–$22.95 per person
  • Choose: brisket of beef, roasted chicken, turkey breast, orange salmon, or chicken Efrain
  • Two hot sides (home fries, rice, seasonal vegetables)
  • Garden or Caesar salad
  • Assorted breads, rolls & condiments
  • The premium option for board meetings & VIP lunches
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Salad box lunch with tomatoes, cucumber and feta
Crowd add-on
Fresh Salad Bowls
From $39.95 per bowl (serves 10–12)
  • House, Caesar, Cobb, Greek, Chinese Chicken, Israeli or Chef salad
  • Small serves 10–12, Large serves 20–24
  • Great alongside any sandwich tray or buffet
  • Side salads: potato, pasta or cole slaw — $1.00/pp
  • Fresh fruit platter available from $34.95
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Slice of black forest cake with coffee
Finish strong
Dessert & Beverage Add-Ons
From $1.50/person
  • Cookie tray: $29.95 sm / $49.95 med / $89.95 lg
  • Dessert tray (brownies, napoleons, 7-layer cake): from $54.95
  • Coffee service (regular & decaf): $2.25/pp
  • Bottled water $1.50/ea · Canned soda $1.75/ea
  • Orange, cranberry & apple juice available
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Set It and Forget It

Many of our corporate clients order lunch every week. We assign you a dedicated catering contact, keep your preferences on file, and rotate the menu so your team never gets bored. Net-30 invoicing, W9 and COI documentation available — your procurement team will love us.

Net-30
Invoicing
W9
On Request
COI
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24 Hr
Lead Time
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Simple process

How Office Lunch Catering Works

From order to cleanup — we handle it all. Most orders need just 24 hours notice.

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Tell Us What You Need

Call or text (858) 353-5528, or request a quote online. Give us your headcount, budget, dietary needs and delivery time. We'll recommend the right format — box lunches, sandwich trays, or hot buffet — and confirm pricing on the spot. Most orders confirmed same day.

Catering platters being prepared fresh in the kitchen
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We Prep & Pack

Our kitchen prepares everything fresh the morning of delivery. Box lunches are individually labeled. Platters are arranged for presentation. Hot buffets are packed in insulated containers to arrive at serving temperature. Vegetarian and dietary items are clearly marked.

Elijah's catering delivered and set up on a buffet table
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Delivered & Set Up

We deliver to your office, set up the buffet or distribute box lunches in your conference room or break room, and leave everything ready for your team. Plates, napkins, utensils and serving ware included. If an item runs short on a last-minute change, we call and substitute — your team always eats.


Why San Diego offices choose us

Not Your Average Office Catering

We're a real New York-style deli — not a catering-only operation. Everything comes from the same kitchen that's been feeding San Diego since 2001.

Real Food from a Real Kitchen

Our corned beef is cured in-house. Our rugelach and babka are baked fresh. Our sandwiches are overstuffed the way a New York deli does it. This isn't the shrink-wrapped catering tray your team is used to — it's food people actually get excited about.

We Speak Procurement

Net-30 invoicing, W9 on file, COI provided on request, PO numbers accepted. We work with office managers, executive assistants and procurement teams every day. Recurring orders get a dedicated catering contact and consistent service.

Delivered Across San Diego County

We deliver to Sorrento Valley (92121), UTC (92122), Carmel Valley (92130), La Jolla (92037), Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa (92126), Rancho Bernardo (92127 & 92128), Downtown SD (92101), Kearny Mesa (92123), Mission Valley (92108), Poway (92064) and everywhere in between. Delivery and full setup are included with every order — no extra fees.

Substitution Policy — You Always Eat

If an item isn't available on short notice, we call you and substitute something similar at the same price point. Your team's lunch is never cancelled or incomplete. We've been doing this for 25+ years — we know how to handle last-minute curveballs.

Delivered to Your Office

From the employment hubs of Sorrento Valley (92121) and UTC (92122) to Carmel Valley (92130), La Jolla (92037), Rancho Bernardo (92127 & 92128), Downtown San Diego (92101) and beyond — we deliver hot and cold office lunch catering throughout the county. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to confirm your office location.

Sorrento Valley 92121
UTC / University City 92122
Carmel Valley 92130
La Jolla 92037
Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa 92126
Rancho Bernardo 92127
Rancho Bernardo 92128
Downtown SD 92101
Kearny Mesa 92123
Clairemont Mesa 92111
Mission Valley 92108
Poway 92064
And more…
Map of Elijah's catering delivery area across San Diego County
Elijah's Office Catering Delivery Area — San Diego County

Real Reviews from Real Offices

★★★★★

"We order from Elijah's every Tuesday for our team meeting. The overstuffed sandwich trays are incredible — real deli portions, not the tiny triangles you get from chain caterers. The corned beef and turkey pastrami are always the first to go."

— Office Manager, Sorrento Valley
★★★★★

"I manage catering for a 60-person office and Elijah's is our go-to. The pasta buffet feeds everyone for under $10 a head, the delivery is always on time, and the net-30 invoicing makes my finance team happy. Easy recommendation."

— Executive Assistant, UTC
★★★★★

"We had a board meeting with investors and ordered the hot brisket buffet. It was a huge hit — the food arrived hot, the presentation was professional, and multiple board members asked for the caterer's name. Elijah's made us look good."

— Operations Director, Kearny Mesa

Office Lunch Catering FAQ

How much does catered lunch cost per person?

Office lunch catering from Elijah's starts at $7.95 per person for an Italian Pasta Buffet. Box lunches start at $9.95/pp, deli sandwich trays at $8.95/pp with sides at $11.95/pp, and hot entrée buffets run $19.95–$22.95/pp. All prices include delivery, setup, plates, napkins and utensils. There is a 10-guest minimum order.

What is the cheapest way to cater lunch for a large group?

The most affordable option is our Italian Pasta Buffet at $7.95/pp — rotini or penne with your choice of sauce, parmesan and garlic bread. For 50 people, that's under $400 delivered. Deli Sandwich Trays at $8.95/pp are also very budget-friendly and require no plates or utensils since everyone makes their own sandwich.

Do you deliver lunch to offices in San Diego?

Yes. We deliver office lunch catering throughout San Diego County, with focus on the major employment hubs: Sorrento Valley (92121), UTC / University City (92122), Carmel Valley / Del Mar Heights (92130), La Jolla (92037), Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa (92126), Rancho Bernardo (92127 & 92128), Downtown San Diego (92101), Kearny Mesa (92123), Clairemont Mesa (92111), Mission Valley (92108) and Poway (92064). Delivery, setup and serving ware are included at no extra charge.

Can I set up a recurring weekly lunch order?

Absolutely. Many corporate clients place standing weekly or biweekly orders. We assign a dedicated catering contact, keep your preferences on file, and can rotate the menu so your team doesn't get the same thing every week. Net-30 invoicing, W9 and COI available. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to set one up.

How far in advance should I order?

Standard orders need 24 hours' notice. Need it sooner? Call or text (858) 353-5528 and we'll tell you if we can make it work. Recurring orders are confirmed on a standing schedule.

What are good office lunch catering ideas?

The best format depends on your meeting type. Box lunches for lunch-and-learns (everyone gets their own meal). Deli platters for team meetings (shared, fast, easy). Pasta buffets for all-hands (budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing). Mexican or Greek buffets for celebrations. Hot entrée buffets for client-facing meetings and board rooms.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. Every menu format includes vegetarian options — veggie wraps, garden salads, pasta with marinara, vegetable kebabs, hummus and more. Gluten-free and dairy-free accommodations are available with advance notice. Just tell us your needs when you place the order and we'll make sure everyone eats.

What is the minimum order?

Our minimum order is 10 guests. Box lunches and sandwich trays start at 10 as well. Hot buffets have specific guest minimums noted on each package.

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7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 210 · San Diego CA 92111
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