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2026 guide · Boxed lunches

The best boxed lunch catering in Los Angeles (2026)

One sealed meal per person, labeled and ready to grab. These Los Angeles caterers, delis and cafes deliver boxed lunches for offices, trainings, tours and production crews, and each listing says what the caterer offers and who it suits.

10 listings, updated October 26, 2026.

Boxed lunch caterers in Los Angeles

  1. 1

    Marbled LA

    Best for: individually packed meals for groups

    Area: Glendale

    • Individually packed meals
    • Office catering
    • Production meals

    Packs individually boxed meals for offices, trainings and film crews in its Glendale kitchen, with a named box for anyone who has an allergy.

    Marbled LA packs meals one per person, so trainings and crews can eat at their seats or on their own schedule. Send the headcount, the dietary list and the delivery time through Request a quote, and it will label the boxes to match.

    Ratings as of October 2026, copied from Marbled LA's Google and Yelp profiles. The links show every review.

  2. 2

    Bird's Nest Cafe

    Best for: working lunches downtown

    Area: Historic Downtown Los Angeles

    • Office catering
    • Breakfast platters
    • Boxed lunches
    • Sandwich platters
    • Delivery

    Its catering menu lists boxed lunches next to platters, tacos and quesadillas for working lunches, and it asks for 24 hours notice on large orders.

  3. 3

    Boardroom Catering

    Best for: teams that want box variety

    Area: Los Angeles

    • Office catering
    • Boxed lunches
    • Hot meal catering
    • Executive catering
    • Production catering

    Offers four boxed lunch styles, from a classic sandwich box to hot entree, salad and grain bowl, and executive boxes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.

  4. 4

    Brent's Deli

    Best for: deli boxes for groups of 10 or more

    Area: Northridge and Westlake Village

    • Box lunches
    • Sandwich platters
    • Hot breakfast
    • Hot buffets
    • Deli trays

    Box lunches start at a 10-person minimum and come from either of its two delis, in Northridge or Westlake Village, with any regular deli sandwich as the main.

    Visit website of Brent's DeliDetails checked October 26, 2026
  5. 5

    California Fresh

    Best for: offices near UCLA and Westwood

    Area: Westwood

    • Boxed lunches
    • Corporate office catering
    • Studio catering
    • Private events

    A family-run Westwood kitchen whose Panini Box and Wrap Box each come with potato chips and a homemade dessert, with a minimum of 10 orders.

  6. 6

    Clementine

    Best for: off-site meetings and field trips

    Area: Century City

    • Office catering
    • Party catering
    • Holiday menus
    • Thanksgiving pickup
    • Specialty cakes

    Clementine in a Box pairs a half or full sandwich with mixed greens or pasta and a homemade cookie, with a minimum of four boxes of the same type.

  7. 7

    fundamental events

    Best for: shoots that need boxed meals

    Area: Los Angeles

    • Production catering
    • Hot and continental breakfast
    • Hot lunch buffets
    • Boxed meals

    Offers individual boxed meals for productions, and its drop-off menu lists sandwiches and boxed meals alongside hot and continental breakfasts.

  8. 8

    Good Heart Catering

    Best for: recurring team lunches

    Area: Los Angeles

    • Office catering
    • Corporate events
    • Individually packed meals
    • Buffet trays
    • Breakfast

    Its individually packed boxed meals feature sandwiches, wraps and salads, and each business account gets a dedicated catering concierge instead of a third-party service.

  9. 9

    Rise & Shine Catering

    Best for: sandwich, wrap or salad boxes

    Area: Los Angeles

    • Film catering
    • Craft service
    • Corporate meals
    • Weddings
    • Taco cart

    Each box lunch holds a gourmet sandwich, wrap or salad with seasonal fruit salad, a gourmet cookie, and a choice of potato chips or Italian pasta salad.

  10. 10

    Well Done! Catering Los Angeles

    Best for: drop-off boxed meals for crews

    Area: Los Angeles

    • Full-service catering
    • Film and TV production catering
    • Crafty table setup
    • Holiday parties
    • Weddings

    Offers individual boxed meals on its drop-off orders, which arrive with plates, flatware and napkins, and menus can be built for vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free needs.

How to choose a boxed lunch caterer

When boxed lunches beat a buffet

Boxes work when people eat at their seats, on a bus, at a job site or between takes, or when they arrive at different times. They also make portions and allergies easy to manage, since every meal is sealed and labeled. For a team that eats together in one room, a buffet may give more variety for the money.

Check what is in the box

A typical box holds a sandwich, wrap or salad, a side, a snack or cookie, and sometimes a drink. Ask what the caterer includes as standard, whether utensils and napkins come in the box, and whether salads and hot meals can be boxed as well.

Labels and names

For trainings and productions, ask the caterer to label each box with its contents and dietary tags, and to write names on special-diet meals. Sorting the boxes by type before they reach the table saves time when a whole room reaches for lunch at once.

Ordering for a group

  • Collect choices with a simple form a few days ahead, or ask the caterer for an assorted mix.
  • Order a few extra vegetarian boxes, because other guests often choose them too.
  • Confirm the delivery window and who in the building will receive the order.
  • Ask about the order cutoff and how late the count can still change.

What it costs in Los Angeles

Boxed lunches are among the most predictable catering costs in Los Angeles, because the price is per box. Published LA prices run from deli boxes in the high teens to chef-made lunch bags in the thirties.

Typical boxed lunch prices in Los Angeles
WhatTypical range
Deli or fast-casual box$18 to $25 per box
Chef-made or premium box$25 to $38 per box
Typical minimum order10 to 15 boxes, often $100 or more
Delivery fee$25 to $200 per order

Minimums of 10 or 15 boxes are common, and some caterers ask for the same item in groups of four or more. Drinks, utensils and delivery may cost extra, and sales tax applies to hot meals and to disposables.

Marbled LA's own menu pricing starts at $24 per person for lunch and $22 for breakfast, plus $2.50 per person for disposables, delivery from $150 per drop and a 15 percent service charge.

Tips

  • Ask what is in the box at each price, since a sandwich, chips and cookie box and a box with a salad and a drink are not the same lunch.
  • Collect choices a day or two early instead of ordering an assorted mix, so fewer boxes go uneaten.

These are typical Los Angeles market ranges drawn from public price lists and cost guides, not quotes. Every caterer prices its own menus, so ask each one for a written quote.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should I order boxed lunches?

Many caterers ask for one to two business days for a standard order and more for a large group. Ask each one for its cutoff before you plan the day.

Can boxed lunches be customized for each person?

Often, yes. Many caterers let each guest choose from a short menu and put a name on each box, which helps at trainings and on productions.

Are boxed lunches good for an all-day training?

Yes. They keep lunch quick and tidy so the session can restart on time. Pair them with morning coffee and an afternoon snack.

Do boxed lunches come with drinks?

Some caterers include a bottled drink or offer one as an add-on, and others do not. Check the menu, and order water separately if you need it.