Administrative Day Menu

Administrative Day Catering in NYC

Show Your Team They’re Appreciated

Administrative Professionals Day lands on the last Wednesday of April every year, and if you’re running an office in New York City, it’s the perfect moment to show your admin team how much you actually value them. These are the people who keep everything running smoothly. They manage schedules, handle communications, organize events, and honestly do a thousand things nobody else thinks about until something breaks down. When Administrative Day comes around, you’ve got a real opportunity to make them feel recognized. The best way to do that? Food. Good food. Real catering. Not just a bagel and coffee situation, but an actual celebration that says you get it.

We’ve spent over 25 years catering corporate events across New York, and Administrative Day is one of our favorite occasions to work with. Why? Because it gives leaders a chance to genuinely appreciate their teams, and when you pair that with thoughtful catering, it hits differently. Your admins remember it. They talk about it. They feel valued. And that matters for retention, morale, and just being decent humans in a workplace.

Administrative Professionals Day Catering Menu

Administrative Day Breakfast Catering Menu

$24.95 Per Guest

• Mini bagels, muffins, croissants, and pastries served with sweet butter, preserves, and flavored cream cheeses.​
• Goat Cheese, kale frittata
• Fresh seasonal fruit platter
• Yogurt parfait bar with granola and berry toppings.​
• Beverage station: Freshly squeezed orange juice, herbal iced teas, premium coffee service.​

Hot Buffet Menu 1 – Office Appreciation

$36.95 One Entrée | $39.95 Two Entrées | $44.95 Three Entrées
Includes 2 Hot Sides, 1 Chilled Salad, Cookies, Sliced Fruit, and Bread.

Entrées

• Grilled Chicken with Roasted Garlic Cream
• Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast with Lemon Thyme Jus
• Roast Pork Loin with Apple Cider Glaze
• Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction
• Grilled Steak with Caramelized Onion Demi
• Grilled Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter
• Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Scallions

Hot Sides

• Scalloped Potatoes
• Garlic and Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
• Roasted Asparagus with Olive Oil and Lemon
• Wild Rice with Cranberries and Almonds
• Honey-Roasted Carrots
• Sautéed Broccolini
• Maple Roasted Root Vegetables
• Roasted Mixed Vegetables
• Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Oil
• Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Spring Herbs

Chilled Salads

• Mixed Greens with Berries and Candied Walnuts
• Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan
• Arugula with Pears and Citrus Dressing
• Baby Arugula with Grapes and Goat Cheese
• Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
• Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad
• Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Desserts

(Optional $8.95 per guest)

• Assorted Mini Cupcakes
• Chocolate Brownie Bites
• Lemon Bars

Beverages

($6.95 per guest)

• Hibiscus Iced Tea
• Mango Mint Lemonade
• Sparkling Berry Refresher
• Sparkling Citrus Cooler
• Blackberry Lemonade
• Peach Iced Tea

Administrative Professionals Day Vegan Menu

Pricing: $347.95 per guest
Includes vegan cookies, sliced fruit, and artisan bread (vegan).

Vegan Entrées (Choose 2)

• Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri
• Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Whipped Potato Topping
• Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach and Quinoa
• Vegetable Ratatouille over Herbed Polenta
• Vegan Penne Primavera with Garlic Olive Oil

Hot Sides (Choose 2)

• Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
• Maple-Roasted Root Vegetables
• Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
• Wild Rice Pilaf with Herbs

Chilled Salads (Choose 1)

• Mixed Greens with Berries and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad
• Baby Arugula with Pears and Toasted Walnuts

Desserts

(Optional $8.95 per guest)

• Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups
• Coconut Panna Cotta with Berry Compote
• Vegan Brownies and Cookie Assortment

Beverages

($6.95 per guest)

• Lemonade
• Iced Herbal Tea
• Citrus-Infused Water

Administrative Professionals Day Gluten-Free Menu

Pricing: $38.95 per guest
All items prepared gluten-free. Includes GF cookies, sliced fruit, and gluten-free bread.

Entrées (Choose 2)

• Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon Herb Jus (GF)
• Roasted Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter (GF)
• Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction (GF)
• Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Vegetables (GF, Vegetarian)

Hot Sides (Choose 2)

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)
• Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (GF)
• Honey-Glazed Carrots (GF)
• Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (GF)
• Wild Rice Pilaf (GF)

Chilled Salads (Choose 1)

• Mixed Greens with Apples and Walnuts (GF)
• Baby Arugula with Citrus Segments (GF)
• Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables (GF)

Desserts

(Optional $8.95 per guest)

• Flourless Chocolate Cake Bites
• Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
• Gluten-Free Cookie Assortment

Beverages

($6.95 per guest)

• Iced Tea
• Sparkling Water with Citrus
• Lemonade

What Makes Administrative Day Different from Other Office Events

Here’s what we’ve noticed after decades of catering office parties in NYC. Administrative Professionals Day isn’t like a regular office lunch or a holiday party. It’s smaller, more intimate, and it’s specifically about saying thank you to people who don’t always get the spotlight. Your administrative team might be five people in a smaller office or twenty people in a larger corporation. Either way, they show up every single day and handle the logistics that let everyone else do their job.

That means your Administrative Day menu needs to feel special but not overdone. It shouldn’t scream “we’re trying too hard.” Instead, it should feel thoughtful. Quality food that tastes fresh. Options that show you actually know what your team likes to eat. Beverages that make sense for a midday event. And here’s something most offices miss—the setting matters. You want to create an atmosphere where people feel genuinely celebrated, not like they’re cramming lunch into their usual chair at their usual desk.

Many companies we work with choose to book our administrative day menu specifically because it’s designed with this exact occasion in mind. But you can also customize any of our other menus to fit. The point isn’t following a script. The point is making your admin team feel seen.

Menu Ideas That Actually Impress Administrative Professionals

When you’re planning what to serve, think about what makes people happy to be at an event. First, good appetizers or light starters set the tone. These can be passed around while people catch up, or set up as a grazing station. Things like sliders, bruschetta, caprese skewers, or gourmet sandwiches work better than heavy items early in the meal. People want to feel energized, not like they’re napping at their desks afterward.

For the main offerings, consider doing a build-your-own situation or offering two solid options. A lot of offices we cater love the idea of letting their admin team customize their meal. It shows you’re thinking about their preferences. Our make-your-own bar or create-your-own salad options work great for this. People love having agency over what they eat. Or if you want to keep it simple, our custom boxed lunch options are impressive without being fussy.

Desserts shouldn’t be ignored. Your admin team should absolutely have something sweet to close out the celebration. Fresh pastries, cookies, or a simple cake with personalized touches work great. Our desserts catering menu has plenty of options that feel special without requiring you to have made them yourself.

Planning and Executing Your Administrative Day Celebration

Here’s what we recommend when you’re building out your Administrative Day event. First, know your numbers. How many admin professionals are you celebrating? Is this just for the direct administrative team, or are you including receptionists, office managers, and other support staff? Your guest count drives everything—menu size, setup location, timing.

Second, think about the vibe you want to create. Some offices do this in the morning with a breakfast spread. Others do lunch. Some companies go for a midday snack with beverages and treats. There’s no right answer. What matters is it working for your office culture and schedule. Our team can deliver morning, midday, or afternoon catering depending on what makes sense for your workplace.

Third, consider the logistics of your space. Are you doing this in an office break room? A conference room? A rented event space? Different venues require different approaches. If you’re working in a smaller office with limited space, something like our gourmet sandwiches and heroes by the foot can be elegant and easy to manage. If you’ve got room to spread out, maybe our catering lunch buffet menu lets people move around and mingle.

Booking Your Administrative Day Catering

When you’re ready to order, reach out with these details. Your date, time, and guest count. Your location in NYC (we serve all five boroughs). Any dietary restrictions or preferences your team has. Whether you want a specific theme or menu direction. We can work with you on timing—some companies book months in advance, others call a few weeks out. Administrative Day falls on a Wednesday in late April, so it’s good to plan ahead, but we’ve handled last-minute orders too.

One thing that makes Administrative Day catering easier than some events is that people usually want to stay in the office. They’re not looking for an off-site experience. They want a nice break from their usual routine while staying close to their desks. That’s actually perfect for catering because setup and cleanup are straightforward. We can handle everything—delivery, setup, cleanup—so your office staff doesn’t have to think about any of it.

Our corporate lunch catering service is designed for exactly this kind of thing. Quick delivery, professional setup, food that looks great and tastes better. We’ve worked with offices from small startups in Brooklyn to large corporations in Midtown Manhattan. We know how to handle office deliveries smoothly.

Beyond Just Food—Creating a Real Celebration

Here’s something most offices don’t think about. The food is important, but it’s part of a bigger picture. When you’re celebrating your administrative team, it’s worth doing a couple of other things alongside the catering. Have leadership say thank you. Specifically. Not vague “we appreciate everyone” stuff, but actual recognition of what individual team members do.

Maybe you print their names on the place cards or the food labels. Maybe you have a card where other team members write notes of appreciation. Maybe you give them a small gift—something thoughtful, not just a gift card. These touches cost almost nothing but they amplify the impact of showing up for your admin team.

Some companies pair their catering with other options from our menu to create variety throughout the day. Like starting with our breakfast catering menu in the morning, then having snacks later. Or doing our sandwiches lunch packages with our Italian pasta catering as an option so people can choose what appeals to them.

Special Touches That Show You Care

One of the best things we see offices do is personalize the experience. If your admin team loves something specific, we can work that into the menu. Love Italian food? Our themed lunch menus can do that. Want to do a fun interactive element? Our Mexican fajita bar or pasta bar lets people customize what they eat, which makes it more fun than just a regular buffet.

Some offices also like to add beverages from our event and corporate planning service, which can include coffee service, soft drinks, or even something more special. The point is showing thought. Showing you actually care about making this day nice for the people who make your office run.

Booking timing is straightforward. We recommend reaching out at least two weeks before your event, but honestly we can handle shorter notice if needed. We deliver across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We accommodate dietary restrictions. We make custom menus. We handle setup and cleanup. Call us at 212-767-0218 or reach out through our website to get started.