Workplace Restaurants for London Businesses
LP Food at Work creates and manages workplace restaurants for London businesses that want fresh, seasonal food served well, on budget and with proper care behind the scenes.
From a smaller staffed food service to a fully managed restaurant and food court, we shape everything around your team, the building, your budget and the way people use the workplace.
Creative Workplace Catering, Served Well and on Budget
LP workplace restaurants offer seasonal, beautifully cooked food, ethically sourced and served within budget.
We follow London’s changing food trends while recognising there will always be a place for traditional favourites, served with a twist.
Whether you are planning a new restaurant or ready to change contract caterer, we can manage the menus, staffing, suppliers, budget and daily operation, creating a service that works commercially and keeps your team coming back.
What We Manage
LP can manage the complete employee food service, including:
- Menu planning, food sourcing and supplier management
- Recruitment, staffing and front-of-house operations
- Dietary requirements, allergens, food safety and compliance
- Service times, promotions and team communications
- Purchasing, budget management and cost control
- Equipment, setup and ongoing performance reviews
We can establish a new service, take over an existing staff restaurant or reshape a catering offer that no longer fits the workplace.
From a Small Cafe to a Fully Staffed Restaurant
We work with all budgets, from a small cafe with a single operative to a fully staffed workplace restaurant with a tantalising food court.
The right model depends on your space, team size, working patterns, expected footfall and budget. It could include:
- A compact staffed food offer
- Breakfast and lunch for a hybrid office
- A restaurant with food cooked on-site
- Multiple counters or a workplace food court
- Grab-and-go food alongside freshly prepared meals
- Coffee, hospitality or pantry services
As your workplace changes, the service can change with it. Whether you are moving office, growing, downsizing or adapting to new attendance patterns, our senior team stays close to make sure the food offer continues to fit.
These times of change are at the heart of what we do. Tell us your vision, then let us show you how we can grow it.
Fresh, Seasonal Food With Plenty of Choice
Our menus combine seasonal ingredients, familiar dishes, global flavours and lighter options, with enough variety to keep regular customers interested.
Dietary requirements are considered from the beginning, giving more people a proper choice.
We source food ethically and carefully, balancing quality, variety, sustainability and cost. Innovation and sustainable food can be delivered on budget, and we will always be honest about the choices involved.
Is an LP Workplace Restaurant Right for You?
We work with London businesses opening or moving office, introducing staff dining for the first time, or reviewing a catering contract that no longer works as well as it should.
Whether your priorities are better food, greater choice, changing attendance patterns or tighter control of costs, we’ll shape the service around your workplace. If you’re unsure whether you need a restaurant, cafe or combination of services, we can help you compare the options.
Planning a New Restaurant or Changing Caterer?
LP can plan and launch a workplace restaurant in a new office, or take over an existing service. We’ll review the space, equipment, menus, staffing, suppliers, footfall and budget, then manage the transition carefully so your team continues to be fed.
Why Choose LP Food at Work?
Independent and involved: Founder-led since 2001, with direct access to an experienced senior team.
- Food-focused: Seasonal menus inspired by London’s food scene, with traditional favourites served with a twist.
- Commercially honest: We treat your money as if it were our own and are straightforward about what your budget can deliver.
- Flexible: Menus, staffing and service times can change as your workplace evolves.
- B Corp-certified: We are committed to improving our social and environmental performance while providing sustainable catering every day.
Speak to Us
Planning a new staff restaurant or ready to improve your current service? Tell us about your workplace, your team and what you want to change.
Workplace Restaurant FAQs
What is a workplace restaurant?
A workplace restaurant is a food service created for the people working within an office or business. It may provide breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, with food prepared and served on site. A contract caterer such as LP can manage the menus, staffing, sourcing, kitchen operation, service and budget on the client’s behalf.
What is the difference between a workplace restaurant and a workplace cafe?
A workplace restaurant will usually provide a broader meal service and may include several counters, hot dishes and a larger catering team. A workplace cafe can offer a lighter, more flexible mix of breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks and coffee. The right model depends on your space, team size, footfall and budget.
Can LP take over an existing staff restaurant?
Yes. LP can review an existing staff dining service and plan the transition from the current caterer. This can include reviewing menus, suppliers, staffing, costs, service times, equipment and feedback before agreeing the new operating model.
Can LP set up a restaurant in a new London office?
Yes. LP can help plan, launch and run a workplace restaurant in a new or relocated London office. The team can advise on the service model, equipment, menus, staffing, suppliers, budgets and everyday operations. Talk to us early so your space can be maximised from the beginning.
Can a workplace restaurant cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Dietary requirements and allergen management can be incorporated into menu planning and daily service. Allergens shouldn’t be an afterthought – your customers want real choice. The precise options will depend on the workplace, kitchen setup and agreed menu.
Can other catering services be included?
Yes. A workplace restaurant can be combined with office coffee bars, barista stations, meeting room catering, corporate hospitality and pantry supplies. LP can manage individual services or a wider workplace food and drink programme.
What if we don't have space for an on-site kitchen?
That’s no problem. We can prepare everything off-site in our own production kitchens, bringing it into your workplace daily to serve your people. Talk to us about your space and we can find a way to make it work.