The Office Lunch Playbook

Headcount math, dietary needs and delivery timing for a team lunch that runs on time.

A good team lunch is mostly logistics. Get these right and the pizza does the rest.

1. Get the real headcount

Count who's actually in the office that day, then add 10% for the people who wander in when they smell pizza.

2. Ask about dietary needs

A quick message a few days ahead catches vegetarians and allergies. Plan one vegetarian pie for every four or five pies, and add salads.

3. Time it for noon

Ask for delivery 15 minutes before people sit down. Set up napkins, plates and the drinks while you wait.

4. Mix the order

• Half classics: Cheese, Signature Margherita, Pepperoni.
• Half specialties: Sausage Cacio e Pepe, Truffle Ham & Cheese, Spicy Calabrian.

Plan your office lunch