Are industrial catering prices suitable for workers?

What price level of industrial catering is the right choice?

The price of industrial catering is the issue everyone cares about, right after food safety and hygiene. The price of each meal must be reasonable while still guaranteeing meal quality and providing full nutrition for the people who eat it. Meal prices vary across a range of levels, depending on a number of factors on the partner's side. In the article below, STAVI shares with you the pricing and some related issues that determine the price of each industrial catering meal.

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So what determines the price of each industrial catering meal?

The price of an industrial catering meal is the cash cost paid for each meal that has been cooked and delivered to construction sites, schools, hospitals, factories and so on, into the hands of the people who eat it.

The price of each industrial catering meal depends largely on the partner's requirements; beyond that, it also depends on the portion size of each meal, on whether the field of work is manual or intellectual labor, on transport costs, etc. Workers in different industries have their own portion requirements to ensure sufficient nutrition and health for study and work.

Depending on the actual needs of each business, we propose a number of factors for partners to consider when choosing the price of each industrial catering meal, as follows:

1. Field of work is the primary determining factor

Fields of work fall into 2 groups: manual labor and intellectual labor. Manual workers, such as workers at factories, plants and construction sites, usually work at high intensity and burn more energy, so they need meals with more nutrients. The portion size for this workforce is usually larger, so the price may be higher, ranging among 40k industrial catering meals, 50k meals or 60k meals. In addition, some garment or leather footwear factories consume less energy, so the price of each meal will also be lower.

Image: STAVI worker meals served in factories and plants

Intellectual workers, such as pupils, students and office staff, usually do not engage in much physical activity, so their energy consumption is lower than that of manual workers. Each meal has a different portion size, providing nutrients that support the brain for better study and work. The price per meal may range from 20k industrial catering meals, 25k industrial catering meals, 30k industrial catering meals...

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2. Gender is a factor that cannot be overlooked

The male/female ratio of each factory, plant, school or hospital is used to decide the price of each meal. If the organization has a higher proportion of men, the amount of food and rice can be increased with meals at a higher price. Men eat more, so the price of each meal may range from 35k - 50k per meal.

If the organization has a higher proportion of women, the portion of food and rice can be reduced. Women eat less than men, so slightly lower-priced meals may be chosen, with the price of each meal at around 20k - 30k per meal.

3. Based on the age of the workforce

Besides the field of work and the gender of the workforce, age is also an extremely important factor. Organizations can base the price of industrial catering on the average age of their current workforce. 

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If there are more young workers, each meal also needs to provide more nutrition than for older workers. Older workers have lower dietary needs than younger ones, so the price will be lower. Businesses, factories, schools and so on need to keep this in mind when deciding the price and portion size of each meal to ensure adequate nutrition for their workforce.

4. Based on working hours

Working hours are also a major factor in determining the price of each industrial catering meal. A business's workforce on night shifts usually works from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. For night workers, because they burn a lot of energy, a night meal must be added on top of the main meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner; in particular, they need a proper supply of high-quality protein foods such as lean meat, shrimp, fish, eggs, and soy and dairy products. Protein in foods of animal origin contains many amino acids that the body needs. In addition, sour and spicy vegetables can also be added to stimulate the appetite and suit the palate.

Since supplementary meals must be added for workers besides the main meals, the price of each meal will also differ. Adequate nutrition helps workers work effectively and avoids unnecessary risks to themselves and to your own business.

5. Prices affected by epidemics and natural disasters

As you have seen, over the past few years the COVID-19 pandemic has raged, causing the prices of some food sources to change, and cooking ingredients have also fluctuated considerably. Rising and falling food prices are also a major factor affecting the price of each industrial catering meal. When food prices rise, the portion size of each meal shrinks, so to have fully nutritious meals, partners will also have to choose meals at a higher price. In most cases, whether the price of each industrial catering meal goes up or down, high or low, depends largely on each business's decision.

Industrial catering prices are reasonable and suit everyone

When you come to industrial catering company STAVI, you will be served the highest-quality industrial catering meals at very affordable prices.

• The menus our chefs cook are always diverse and varied to ensure nutrition, providing employees with enough energy for the whole working day and avoiding serving the same dish too many times, which would bore employees.

• Good quality with prices that always stay affordable and suitable for everyone.

• All food is carefully selected and carefully prepared. Dishes are cooked by highly experienced chefs, ensuring hygiene while also suiting everyone's taste.

• A professional team with extensive experience in the industry, serving customers attentively and thoughtfully.

• All dishes on the menu meet the standards of the Ministry of Health and are prepared from the freshest ingredients.

At STAVI, we always put our customers' health first and will strive to bring everyone the most delicious and safest meals. "CONTACT US" now on our hotline 0917325858 for advice on the most suitable portion size and price for each industrial catering meal.