You know you've had a good meeting when the only thing left on the goodie tray is crumbs. Good food feeds good minds, and thanks to Via Panera catering, feeding good minds just got easier — lunch time, break time, any time.
- What's the difference between a phone-in order and a catering order?
- Our catering prices are based on the cost of feeding groups of people. Phone-in orders tend to be last minute; "Let's get Panera for lunch today." The Via Panera catering customer is a pharmaceutical or sales representative, an administrative assistant in a corporate organization, a real estate agent; a teacher from the local school system, a car dealer, a church group leader... the list goes on. Via Panera catering targets customers who have a need to provide a food solution for groups of people.
- What sets Via Panera catering apart from our competition?
- The quality of our food, the presentation of our product, and our dedicated Catering coordinator delivering quality customer service.
- Why are we bagging sandwiches? And why are they bagged in halves?
- The bags provide sanitation. They also maintain the quality of our product. The breads stay fresh, as does the contents of the sandwiches. Keeping the bags neat in the sandwich tray also makes for a great presentation.
- Our customers have told us they felt that we limited their options by bagging whole sandwiches. They expressed the desire to bag sandwiches in halves, allowing them to taste a variety of sandwiches.
- Can I get Via Panera delivered?
- Yes, most of our bakery-cafes deliver. Please contact the Catering Coordinator at your local Panera Bread for delivery options.
- How early do I need to place my order?
- We request that you place your catering order 24 hours in advance. Cancellations must be made 4 hours prior to the pickup or delivery time.
- What is the best way to order Via Panera Catering?
- You can contact our Catering coordinator by phone or fax to place your order at your local bakery-cafe.
- When should I order an individual box or boxed assortment?
- Individual boxes should be ordered when everyone wants to choose their sandwich, breakfast or cookie. We can even put individual names on the bags. An assortment is the perfect and easy solution to serve a group the easy way. We have predetermined our assortments so you will get a little bit of everything.
- How many people will an assortment feed?
- Each assortment is designed to feed groups of people. Contact our Catering coordinator to help plan and place your order. We’ll help guide you through the right amount food dependent on the size and type of your meeting or occasion.
- Why is Via Panera Catering pricing different from standard Panera Bread pricing?
- Via Panera catering pricing is based on the cost of feeding groups of people. We take extra steps to make the Via Panera catering experience convenient, professional and special. For example, we bag and label every sandwich individually so our customers know exactly what is inside. Also, our packaging is specially designed to enhance the food presentation so that it is attractive and convenient.