Just Eat for Business releases trends report

Just Eat for Business has unveiled its 2024 half year food trends report, showcasing the changing preferences of UK office workers. From a significant rise in desk orders to a continued trend towards healthier lunchtime food options, the report highlights the evolving dynamics of workplace dining.

The key January to July highlights include the fact that office workers are increasingly opting for the convenience of using tech-driven solutions to order lunch. Orders on Just Eat for Business’ platform have seen a substantial rise of 25% compared to the first half of the year in 2023, highlighting the growing trend of in-office food deliveries for lunchtime dining.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays have emerged as the most popular days for office food deliveries, accounting for 72% of total orders. This rise reflects a stronger midweek office attendance for UK employees, highlighting the popularity of hybrid workers using food to fuel them while they’re in the office.

Buffets and platters are more popular than ever, as this shift means workers value communal dining on the days they do venture into the office. Both offerings have increased by 21% since the same period last year, indicating the importance of communal meals in fostering social interaction and team collaboration in the workplace. 

'Vital role'
Matt Ephgrave, managing director of Just Eat for Business, said: “Our latest trends data clearly shows the vital role that food continues to play in the workplace, not just for sustenance but as a means to improve employee wellbeing and social dynamics. We look forward to continuing to support the evolving needs of office workers across the UK.”

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