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Lexikon
Pausenverpflegung

Pausenverpflegung

Break catering covers snacks, drinks and light dishes for breaks during meetings, seminars or in companies – for renewed energy and focus.

egora Catering-Lexikon

Break catering is not an officially defined term and is used in various contexts. In schools it refers to providing pupils with snacks and drinks during breaks, and at universities the offering for students and teaching staff. In companies, too, break catering makes a decisive contribution to employee satisfaction and productivity by offering healthy and tasty options during work breaks.

Importance for health and performance

Break catering supports recovery after intense mental work and helps maintain a steady supply of energy. Break catering refers to snacks eaten during breaks, usually consisting of small bites. A daily intake of five meals per day is recommended – three main meals and two snacks. Regular meals are particularly crucial for children and adolescents to boost concentration and performance; varied snacks reduce the appeal of unhealthy alternatives such as sweets.

Healthy components and drinks

Wholegrain products and fresh fruit form the core components, while industrial snacks and sugary products should be avoided. Recommended drinks are water, unsweetened teas or diluted fruit juices, while sugary drinks should be avoided. Milk and dairy products are important for growth, but sugary convenience products should be avoided. Small containers or lunch boxes with dividers keep food fresh and minimise waste, while a colourful presentation stimulates the appetite.

Modern concepts

Modern concepts increasingly rely on self-service food vending machines that offer cold and hot dishes as well as complete menus. Built-in microwaves allow the food to be heated on the spot, enabling flexible and warm catering. The focus is increasingly on fresh, regional and sustainably produced ingredients as well as climate-neutral processes in production and delivery.

Catering for business events

For business events such as workshops, conferences and seminars, catering offers a selection of finger food and drinks – from premium to basic options with fresh fruit, pastries, cakes and drink flat rates. Menus can be adapted to special requests, intolerances and diets. egora provides individual catering options for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans, with access to more than 100 carefully curated top caterers in Berlin, individual menu proposals within 3 hours and contacts available around the clock.

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