TLDR: Sydney CBD offices are ditching tired sandwich platters for Italian catering that actually excites a team. XL Roman pizzas and slow-cooked pasta trays deliver faster, feed more people per dollar, and come with zero on-site setup.

Why Office Catering Sydney Has Changed

Post-pandemic Sydney offices have a different relationship with food. The team lunch, the all-hands, the client pitch are moments that shape culture. A tray of shrink-wrapped sandwiches no longer cuts it when people are choosing whether to come into the office at all.

The shift in office catering Sydney-wide has been towards food that feels intentional: something people look forward to, talk about, and share. Italian food, specifically pizza and pasta, fills that gap. It is familiar enough to please everyone, interesting enough to feel like a treat, and practical enough to serve a boardroom of 10 or a whole-floor event of 100+.

The Problem With Standard Office Catering

Anyone who has organised office catering in Sydney knows the routine. You call a sandwich company, spend 45 minutes navigating a PDF menu, pay $22 per head for triangles nobody finishes, and end up with a fridge full of leftovers by 2pm.

• Price per head climbs fast. Standard corporate catering in Sydney typically runs $20–$35 per person for cold platters.
• Dietary requirements multiply. Platters rarely handle this cleanly.
• Cold food travels poorly. If your 1pm meeting runs to 1:45, the food is already mediocre.
• On-site setup takes space you do not have. Mobile pizza ovens and buffet stations are impractical for most CBD offices.

Why Pizza and Pasta Works for Office Catering

Pizza is the original share food. It needs no cutlery, no plates beyond a napkin, and no service staff. Pasta trays add substance that keeps a team going through an afternoon. Slow-cooked sauces like Bolognese, Arrabbiata, and Boscaiola (cooked fresh, made with love) read as proper cooking, not catering food.

• No setup required. Pizza arrives in boxes ready to open. Pasta trays come with lids and serving utensils.
• Scales cleanly. Need to feed 12 this week and 40 next month? Add more boxes.
• Price per head drops with volume. Italian catering for 50+ in Sydney CBD can work out from about $14 per head.
• Dietary variety is built in. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options slot into the same spread.

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How Many Pizzas Do You Actually Need?

The reliable rule: one XL pizza per 2.5 guests as part of a catering spread. If you are running pizza-only, move to one pizza per two guests.

Add 2-3 pasta trays for every 20 people if you want the spread to feel substantial.

What Does Office Catering in Sydney CBD Cost?

The Office Lunch (10-12 people), 5 XL Roman pizzas + sides, from $160 total (about $13-16 per head).

The Team Lunch (20-24 people), 10 XL Roman pizzas + sides, from $310 total.

Corporate Event (50+ people), custom pizza and pasta selection from about $14 per person with volume pricing.

Free delivery on orders over $50 across inner Sydney and the CBD. Minimum order $25.

How to Handle Dietary Requirements

• Vegetarians: Margherita, Vegetariana, and most pasta options
• Vegans: Vegana pizza is a proper dish, not a token gesture
• Gluten-free: Available on request, confirm when ordering
• Meat-eaters: Suprema, Meat Lovers, Capricciosa, Americana

Mention dietary needs when you order, not the day before delivery.

Same-Day vs Pre-Ordered

Same-day: Call 02 9299 0900 before 11am for a lunchtime delivery from York Lane (2 minutes from Wynyard).

Pre-ordered: Better for events, all-hands, client lunches, or 30+ people. 24-48 hours notice is ideal.

For recurring weekly or fortnightly team lunches, set up a standing order by calling the CBD kitchen.

Best Pizzas and Pastas for Office Catering

Crowd-pleasers: Margherita, Suprema, Meat Lovers, Americana, Vegana.

Pasta trays: Bolognese, Arrabbiata, Boscaiola, Polpette, Mamma Mia, Carbonara (bacon, egg, parmesan and cream). Sauces are slow-cooked. Time is an ingredient.

Office Catering Sydney CBD with Made In Italy

Made In Italy has been catering Sydney offices and corporate events since 2000. The kitchen at 37 York Lane, Sydney CBD dispatches across the CBD, with kitchens also in Pyrmont, Annandale and Alexandria.

• No on-site setup
• Same-day orders available, call 02 9299 0900
• Packages for 10, 20 or 50+
• Recurring order support

View the full catering menu and packages → · Order catering online → · Sydney CBD catering hub →

FAQ

What is the minimum order for office catering in Sydney CBD?
Free delivery on orders over $50. The Office Lunch package starts from $160 for 10-12 people.

How far in advance should I order?
Under 20 people: same-day often works if you call by 11am. 30+: 24-48 hours notice.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Mention needs when ordering.

Does Made In Italy deliver to Pyrmont and North Sydney?
Yes, from four kitchens covering most of inner Sydney.

What does office catering cost per head?
From about $13-16 per head for pizza packages, and from about $14 per head for larger corporate events of 50+.

Can I set up a recurring weekly office lunch?
Yes. Call 02 9299 0900 or email yorklane@madeinitaly.com.au.

Made In Italy, cooking for Sydney since 2000.

Boardroom or office lunch? Order catering online → for pizza platters and pasta trays, or call 02 9299 0900 for same-day CBD. Package guide: Italian catering Sydney. CBD hub: Sydney CBD catering. Kitchen page: Italian restaurant Sydney CBD. Full menu · feed 20-200 people · pizza catering Sydney.