From box lunches to hot entrée buffets — we deliver corporate lunch catering to offices across San Diego County. Recurring weekly orders, net-30 invoicing, and menus that start at $9.95 per person. Real deli food, not catering-grade shortcuts.
Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering has been delivering office lunch catering across San Diego since 2001. Whether you need box lunches for a lunch-and-learn, deli sandwich platters for a team meeting, or a full hot buffet for an all-hands, we handle everything — delivery, setup, plates, utensils and cleanup. Our clients include offices in Sorrento Valley, UTC, Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley, Downtown and across San Diego County. We offer net-30 invoicing, provide W9 and COI documentation on request, and welcome recurring weekly orders. Early meeting? We deliver breakfast catering to the same offices, and in December we deliver and set up office holiday lunches with carved turkey and sliced brisket from $21.95 per person. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to get started.
Setup, plates, napkins and utensils included. Delivery is priced by drive time ($19.95 to $74.95). Online orders carry a 3% service fee. 10-guest minimum. Prices are per person unless noted.
| Format | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Pasta Buffet | $15.95/pp | Budget-friendly all-hands, training days, casual Fridays |
| Box Lunches (sandwich, wrap or salad) | from $9.95/pp | Lunch-and-learns, individual meals, conferences |
| Deli Sandwich Tray | $9.95/pp | Quick team lunches, department meetings |
| Overstuffed Deli Sandwich Tray | $11.95/pp | Client meetings, working lunches, board rooms |
| California Wrap Tray | $11.95/pp | Lighter option — chicken, turkey, veggie wraps |
| Mexican Fajita Buffet | $16.95/pp | Team celebrations, Cinco de Mayo, casual events |
| Greek Kebab Buffet | $15.95/pp | Client lunches, Mediterranean option |
| Hot Entrée Buffet (brisket, chicken, turkey or salmon) | $19.95/pp | Executive lunches, board meetings, VIP clients |
Not sure what to order? Here's what San Diego office managers and executive assistants order most often for each type of meeting.
Keep morale high with a rotating menu — deli platters one week, pasta buffet the next, wraps the week after. Set up a recurring order and we'll handle the rest.
Everyone needs their own meal, and it has to be quiet to unwrap. Box lunches are the go-to — sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, all in one box. No sharing, no noise.
Feeding 40–100+ people? The Italian Pasta Buffet is hot, filling and crowd-pleasing: pasta, sauce, protein, salad, garlic bread and parmesan for $15.95 per person.
First impressions count. Overstuffed deli platters or a hot entrée buffet with brisket, chicken and sides say "we don't cut corners." Pair with a dessert tray for the closer.
Celebrate your team with a Mexican Fajita Buffet or Greek Kebab spread. Interactive, festive, and a nice break from the usual sandwich rotation.
Full-day sessions need filling food that won't put people to sleep. California Wraps with a fresh fruit platter keep energy up without the post-lunch crash.
Box lunches for individual meals. Deli platters for shared spreads. Hot buffets for the full experience. All include setup, plates, napkins and utensils. Delivery is priced by drive time.
Many of our corporate clients order lunch every week. We assign you a dedicated catering contact, keep your preferences on file, and rotate the menu so your team never gets bored. Net-30 invoicing, W9 and COI documentation available — your procurement team will love us.
From order to setup, we handle the details. Most orders need just 24 hours notice.
Call or text (858) 353-5528, or request a quote online. Give us your headcount, budget and delivery time. We'll recommend the right format — box lunches, sandwich trays, or hot buffet — and confirm pricing on the spot. Most orders confirmed same day.
Our kitchen prepares everything fresh the morning of delivery. Box lunches are individually labeled. Platters are arranged for presentation. Hot buffets are packed in insulated containers to arrive at serving temperature. Vegetarian items are clearly marked.
We deliver to your office, set up the buffet or distribute box lunches in your conference room or break room, and leave everything ready for your team. Plates, napkins, utensils and serving ware included. If an item runs short on a last-minute change, we call and substitute — your team always eats.
We're a real New York-style deli — not a catering-only operation. Everything comes from the same kitchen that's been feeding San Diego since 2001.
Our corned beef is cured in-house. Our rugelach and babka are baked fresh. Our sandwiches are overstuffed the way a New York deli does it. This isn't the shrink-wrapped catering tray your team is used to — it's food people actually get excited about.
Net-30 invoicing, W9 on file, COI provided on request, PO numbers accepted. We work with office managers, executive assistants and procurement teams every day. Recurring orders get a dedicated catering contact and consistent service.
We deliver to Sorrento Valley (92121), UTC (92122), Carmel Valley (92130), La Jolla (92037), Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa (92126), Rancho Bernardo (92127 & 92128), Downtown SD (92101), Kearny Mesa (92123), Mission Valley (92108), Poway (92064) and everywhere in between. Setup, plates, napkins and utensils are included. Delivery is priced by drive time ($19.95 to $74.95), and online orders carry a 3% service fee.
If an item isn't available on short notice, we call you and substitute something similar at the same price point. Your team's lunch is never cancelled or incomplete. We've been doing this for 25+ years — we know how to handle last-minute curveballs.
From the employment hubs of Sorrento Valley (92121) and UTC (92122) to Carmel Valley (92130), La Jolla (92037), Rancho Bernardo (92127 & 92128), Downtown San Diego (92101) and beyond — we deliver hot and cold office lunch catering throughout the county. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to confirm your office location.
"We order from Elijah's every Tuesday for our team meeting. The overstuffed sandwich trays are incredible — real deli portions, not the tiny triangles you get from chain caterers. The corned beef and turkey pastrami are always the first to go."
"I manage catering for a 60-person office and Elijah's is our go-to. The pasta buffet feeds everyone for under $10 a head, the delivery is always on time, and the net-30 invoicing makes my finance team happy. Easy recommendation."
"We had a board meeting with investors and ordered the hot brisket buffet. It was a huge hit — the food arrived hot, the presentation was professional, and multiple board members asked for the caterer's name. Elijah's made us look good."
Office lunch catering from Elijah's starts at $9.95 per person for box lunches and deli sandwich trays ($11.95 per person with sides). The Italian Pasta Buffet is $15.95 per person, including pasta, sauce, protein, salad, garlic bread and parmesan, and hot entrée buffets run $19.95 to $22.95 per person. Setup, plates, napkins and utensils are included. Delivery is priced by drive time ($19.95 to $74.95). Online orders carry a 3% service fee. There is a 10-guest minimum order.
The most affordable options are our Deli Sandwich Tray and Box Lunches at $9.95 per person. Sandwich trays arrive as ready-to-eat sandwiches, with plates, napkins and utensils included. For a hot meal, the Italian Pasta Buffet is $15.95 per person, including pasta, sauce, protein, salad, garlic bread and parmesan. Delivery is priced by drive time ($19.95 to $74.95), and online orders carry a 3% service fee.
Yes. We deliver office lunch catering throughout San Diego County, with focus on the major employment hubs: Sorrento Valley (92121), UTC / University City (92122), Carmel Valley / Del Mar Heights (92130), La Jolla (92037), Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa (92126), Rancho Bernardo (92127 & 92128), Downtown San Diego (92101), Kearny Mesa (92123), Clairemont Mesa (92111), Mission Valley (92108) and Poway (92064). Setup, plates, napkins and utensils are included. Delivery is priced by drive time ($19.95 to $74.95), and online orders carry a 3% service fee.
Absolutely. Many corporate clients place standing weekly or biweekly orders. We assign a dedicated catering contact, keep your preferences on file, and can rotate the menu so your team doesn't get the same thing every week. Net-30 invoicing, W9 and COI available. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to set one up.
Standard orders need 24 hours' notice. Need it sooner? Call or text (858) 353-5528 and we'll tell you if we can make it work. Recurring orders are confirmed on a standing schedule.
The best format depends on your meeting type. Box lunches for lunch-and-learns (everyone gets their own meal). Deli platters for team meetings (shared, fast, easy). Pasta buffets for all-hands (budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing). Mexican or Greek buffets for celebrations. Hot entrée buffets for client-facing meetings and board rooms.
Vegetarian, yes: every menu format includes vegetarian choices like veggie wraps, garden salads, pasta with marinara, vegetable kebabs and hummus. We can't make substitutions or allergy accommodations: onion and garlic are in most dishes and everything is prepared in shared pans, so we can't promise gluten-free or dairy-free meals.
Our minimum order is 10 guests. Box lunches and sandwich trays start at 10 as well. Hot buffets have specific guest minimums noted on each package.
Full corporate catering for conferences, client events and company-wide occasions — with net-30 invoicing and procurement support.
Learn more →
Individual boxed lunches with sandwich, wrap or salad options — perfect for lunch-and-learns and conferences.
Learn more →
Power breakfasts, bagel spreads, breakfast burritos and omelet bars (Temporarily Unavailable) for early meetings and morning events.
Learn more →
Overstuffed deli sandwiches, meat and cheese platters, and smoked fish feasts — real New York deli.
Learn more →
Cookie trays, dessert platters, rugelach and custom cakes from our in-house bakery.
Learn more →
Host your next offsite, team dinner or client event in our private banquet room — seats up to 120, room charge free with catering.
View banquet room →Call or text for the fastest response. Or request a free quote online — we respond within the hour during business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm).