If you need to schedule a meeting with your colleagues, brunch might be a good idea. They most probably just woke up, the food is terrific, everyone is still perky from the coffee and there’s little chance of members being absent. Below are more reasons why you should serve brunch, or schedule meetings during brunch.
More options
Breakfast is a good time to eat because it’s the first meal of the day. However, the menu might be lackluster. Lunch has more selections but people are not as enthusiastic and full of ideas compared to a morning meeting. So why not combine both and schedule it between 10am and 12 noon? Schedule a brunch meeting and take advantage of more meal choices, thanks to the wide selection that breakfast and lunch have to offer.
Energizing
Coffee and hearty food at the peak of daytime mean high energy. It’s really advantageous to serve brunch and hold meetings during brunch time because it’s the perfect schedule, even for people who are suffering from a late night out’s worth of drinking. It’s the perfect remedy for a hangover, and a little more forgiving for people who are not so good with early mornings. There are also a number of good brunch catering northern Virginia options available if you already have a good, conducive space in your office and you simply want to serve good food. Stay away from oily brunch choices, though, if you want to keep the energy levels up until later in the afternoon.
Social food choices
There is just something about the brunch menu that spells “social gathering”. Perhaps it’s the in-between and combined meals (breakfast marries lunch) that makes feasting okay. It’s still the beginning of the day for most people (especially those who are slow morning starters) and all the ideas are freshly coming in. The mood is still celebratory. The very menu for brunch inspires talk and camaraderie. So why not have bacon with a hefty serving of potato salad or creamy pasta? Talk over your budget over good food and freshly brewed coffee. If there is one thing that can soften the blow of money talks, it has got to be good brunch food.
Watch out for the calories though
If there is a downside to brunch meetings, it’s the possible calorie overload that one can accumulate if not too careful. Brunch is delicious and inviting. If you don’t watch out, you can easily consume 4000 calories in a sitting. This can actually make you sluggish, or even sick throughout the day. If you are in charge of the menu for a brunch meeting, make sure it’s well-balanced. Keep the portions reasonable, but don’t be shy about choosing savory dishes. It is half-lunch after all. You may add desserts as long as the ingredients are not likely to make your colleagues sleepy after the meeting. Also, just because it’s brunch doesn’t mean you need to go overboard with the carbohydrates. Pace the servings if it’s not a buffet set-up. If the meeting is a two- to three-hour-long one, serve reasonable portions throughout the meeting. Save dessert for the last so even if you were talking about something that’s a bit stressful, chocolate will make it all better.
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