Office catering in Plantation should make feeding a workplace simpler, whether you are planning a small meeting, an employee lunch, a training session, or a larger company gathering. At Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant, corporate catering is built around trays and platters of Cuban favorites, available for pickup or delivery, so the person organizing the meeting can feed the room without turning lunch into another project.
Our Plantation restaurant is located at 1039 S University Dr #210, Plantation, FL 33324, near the I-595 corridor and within easy reach of offices around Plantation and Davie. Nova Southeastern University sits just down South University Drive, and Broward College’s Central Campus is nearby on Davie Road, which makes us a practical option for businesses, administrative offices, and educational groups across central Broward.
Padrino’s is a third-generation, family-owned restaurant rooted in Cuban recipes and warm South Florida hospitality. For an office lunch, that means your team shares real Cuban food prepared for a group, not another round of the usual workday delivery.
Match the Catering Format to Your Workday
The best office catering format depends on how your day is structured. A short executive meeting has different needs from a department lunch or a company-wide event, so decide how people will eat before selecting the menu.
For a team lunch where employees step away from their desks and serve themselves, catering trays give you the most variety. Ropa vieja, lechon asado, picadillo, vaca frita, rice, beans, plantains, and appetizers let a department share several Cuban dishes instead of everyone receiving the same meal.
Larger corporate events are handled with multiple trays and platters selected around the guest count. Small platters serve 8 to 10 and large platters serve 16 to 20, which gives planners a concrete starting point when deciding how many dishes to order.
For meetings and training sessions where everyone needs an individual meal that is easy to distribute, ask our catering specialist about individual options when you place your order.
What to Order for an Office Lunch in Plantation
A workplace menu works best when there is enough variety for different preferences without adding complexity. Start with a few familiar entrees, simple sides, and one or two shareable appetizers.
Ropa vieja is shredded beef cooked with green peppers and onions in a delicate tomato sauce. Lechon asado is oven-roasted pork marinated in citrus mojo and grilled with onions. Picadillo combines seasoned ground beef with garlic and onions in a light tomato sauce, and vaca frita is marinated shredded beef grilled with onions. Chicken options include pollo a la jardinera, pollo enchilado, and arroz con pollo.
For sides, choose from white rice, black beans, yellow rice, moros, sweet plantains, yuca, and steamed broccoli. An entree with yellow rice, black beans, and sweet plantains gives employees a complete Cuban meal while keeping the serving area manageable.
Ham croquetas work well as a shareable appetizer before a longer presentation or during a team event. The catering menu also includes mariquitas, mini papa rellena, mini chicken empanadas, yuca cheese bites, and an appetizer combination of yuca cheese bites, papas rellenas, and croquetas.
How to Plan Business Lunch Catering in Plantation
Start with the number of people attending. Small platters serve 8 to 10 and large platters serve 16 to 20, so those ranges tell you whether you need one platter, several entrees, or a combination of trays for a larger department.
Next, keep the menu balanced. Instead of ordering several similar entrees, combine different Cuban favorites with versatile sides. Ropa vieja or vaca frita pairs with rice and beans, while lechon asado adds another traditional choice. Add croquetas or another shareable appetizer when the schedule leaves time for guests to mingle before lunch.
Finally, plan where the food will go. Our catering supplies the food for pickup or delivery. Once it reaches the office, the host arranges the trays, serving area, and tables, so clear a conference room counter, breakroom table, or designated serving area before the food arrives.
When to Schedule Pickup or Delivery
Every catering order can be picked up at the restaurant or delivered. We deliver catering across South Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach, so provide your exact office or event address when ordering and we will confirm delivery for that location.
Place the order as early as you can, especially when feeding a larger group or ordering several trays. For big meetings, training sessions, or company events, contacting our catering specialist early gives you time to confirm menu selections, quantities, and timing.
Choosing between pickup and delivery comes down to your schedule. Pickup works when someone from the office can collect the order. Delivery is the better call when the organizer is managing a meeting, guest arrivals, or a training session at the same time. Either way, your order arrives hot and ready to serve, or cold with reheating instructions if you want to serve it later.
How to Place a Corporate Catering Order
Have the basics ready before you order: approximate headcount, event date, preferred meal time, delivery address if applicable, and the dishes you are considering. Then review the catering menu and select the trays and platters that fit your event.
If you have questions about portions or menu choices, contact our catering specialist at 954.830.3034. Instead of starting with a vague request for lunch for the office, you can say exactly how many employees you are feeding, at what time, and whether the group prefers individual meals or shareable trays. That is how you get a useful answer on the first call.
Frequently Asked Questions About Office Catering in Plantation
Does Padrino’s offer office catering in Plantation?
Yes. We cater office luncheons, employee lunches, business meetings, conferences, training sessions, and team events in Plantation, with pickup and delivery available.
How many people do Padrino’s catering platters serve?
Small platters serve 8 to 10 people and large platters serve 16 to 20. Use those ranges as a starting point, then speak with our catering specialist if you need help planning several dishes for a larger group.
Can corporate catering be delivered to offices outside Plantation?
Yes. We deliver catering across South Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach. Provide your exact delivery address when placing the order so we can confirm delivery for that location.
How far in advance should we place an office catering order?
Lead time depends on the date, menu, and group size. For larger meetings and company events, contact our catering specialist early to lock in menu selections, quantities, and pickup or delivery timing.
Can we order food hot for an office lunch?
Yes. Catering orders come hot and ready to serve, or cold with reheating instructions if you prefer to serve the food later in the day. Choose the preparation that fits your meeting schedule when you place the order.
Plan Your Next Office Catering Order in Plantation
When your office needs lunch for a meeting, training session, team gathering, or company event, catering trays with ropa vieja, lechon asado, picadillo, vaca frita, rice, black beans, plantains, and croquetas give your team something worth stepping away from their desks for.
Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant is located at 1039 S University Dr #210 in Plantation. Explore our office catering in Plantation, decide whether pickup or delivery fits your schedule, and contact our catering specialist at 954.830.3034 to plan your order.
