How to Make Corporate Catering Healthy, Fun & Sustainable according to Voedingscentrum

Healthy & Sustainable Corporate Catering: A Tasty Win for People & Planet

Your go‑to guide for corporate catering that’s good for health, the environment, and your team culture.

Why Healthy & Sustainable Catering Matters

Corporate catering isn’t just “food at work.” It’s a strategic touchpoint that boosts employee wellbeing, enhances company culture, and reflects your organisation’s values. Smart catering choices can:

• Increase energy and productivity — nourishing meals help keep employees alert and focused throughout the day.
• Support sustainability goals by lowering environmental impact with plant‑forward menus, local ingredients, and waste‑reducing practices.
• Reflect employer values — healthy and eco‑friendly choices signal care for staff and the planet.

1. Go Plant‑Forward (and Proud!)

Feedr recommends building menus with plant‑based proteins and colourful veggies as the foundation. This mirrors the Voedingscentrum’s criteria of prioritising at least 60% plant‑based proteins in food supply and offering multiple plant options per category, like grains, legumes, and veggie entrees.

2. Make the “Better Choice” the Easy Choice

At corporate events, simply placing healthier items at eye level  like salads, fresh fruit, whole grains, and water encourages better food decisions. The Voedingscentrum emphasises that at least 60% of offerings be better choices in every product group.

💡 Think:

• Refreshing infused water stations instead of sugary drinks
• Veggie wraps and whole‑grain salads over fried snacks

3. Reduce Waste Like a Pro

Food waste impacts both environmental goals and your bottom line. The Voedingscentrum recommends measuring and acting on waste to cut losses, especially at buffets and banquets.

Feedr’s tips:

• Order to actual headcount (no over‑production)
• Use reusable or compostable packaging
• Track leftovers to improve future orders

4. Choose Eco‑Certifications & Local Sourcing

Serve ethically sourced ingredients and beverages with recognized sustainability labels, from organic produce to fair‑trade coffee, to lower ecological footprint and support local economies.

These decisions help employers align with broader corporate sustainability commitments.

5. Empower Catering Teams for Success

A catering program achieves lasting impact when staff understand why healthy and sustainable choices matter. Feeding frontline food teams with resources (even fun training modules!)  just like the Voedingscentrum suggests, builds engagement and innovation.

Feedr’s Keys to Catering Success

- Plant‑Forward Menus > Lower environmental impact + broad appeal
- Healthier Default Options > Supports employee wellness goals
- Waste Tracking > Less waste, less cost
- Local & Certified Ingredients > Eco boost + flavour credibility
- Caterer & Staff Engagement > Stronger team culture

Want to know how we can help? Our team is happy to get your journey started at orders.nl@feedr.co

source: https://www.voedingscentrum.nl/professionals/gezonde-eetomgeving/de-richtlijn-gezondere-eetomgevingen/aanbestedingsadvies-voor-gezonde-duurzame-catering.aspx