Ordering lunch for a mixed office is rarely simple — someone’s vegetarian, someone else keeps halal, and somebody just wants whatever’s easiest to eat at their desk. Royal Kitchen’s catering program, built around a 100% halal kitchen and individually packaged combo boxes, is set up to solve that exact problem for Downtown Oakland offices without turning lunch into a logistics project.
Why a Halal-Certified Kitchen Simplifies Office Catering
When an office orders from a mixed kitchen, there’s usually a follow-up question: which trays are halal, and were they prepared separately from everything else. Royal Kitchen removes that question entirely — the whole kitchen, every protein, every prep surface, is halal certified, so an office order doesn’t need a special “halal section” carved out of it. Whoever’s ordering can pick dishes based on what people actually want to eat, not which ones clear a dietary check first.
The Format Built for Office Orders: To-Go Combo Boxes
Royal Kitchen’s To-Go Combo Box lineup is the most practical catering format for office lunches, because it’s already portioned per person rather than served family-style from a shared tray. The lineup includes:
- Chicken and Veggie Combo ($20.99) and Lamb and Chicken Combo ($24.99) for guests who want a halal meat option.
- Goat and Veg Combo ($22.99) and Lamb and Veggie Combo ($23.99) for a heartier, slower-cooked option.
- Paneer and Veggie Combo ($20.99) for vegetarians who still want a full, filling plate.
- Veggie Combo ($18.99) and Vegan Combo ($18.99) for guests who don’t eat meat or dairy at all.
Because each box is its own sealed portion, an office manager can order a mix — say, ten Chicken and Veggie Combos, four Vegan Combos, and two Paneer and Veggie Combos — without anyone needing to serve themselves from a shared pan or guess at portion sizes.
Adding a Shared Starter
For meetings or events where a shared appetizer makes sense, Royal Kitchen’s Party Menu lists a Samosa Tray (10 pieces) for $39.99 — a straightforward way to add a starter to a combo box order without building a full second catering menu from scratch.
Scaling From a Small Meeting to a Large Event
Royal Kitchen’s catering range runs from small office lunches of around 20 people up through large events of up to 500 guests, which means the same halal-certified kitchen that handles a Tuesday team lunch can also handle a company-wide event or an off-site gathering. Because Royal Kitchen’s delivery area covers Downtown Oakland along with East Oakland, San Leandro, and the OAK Airport area, most Downtown offices fall well within a standard delivery run rather than requiring a special arrangement.
How to Book It
For a standard combo box order, ordering directly through Royal Kitchen’s online ordering page works the same way an individual order would — just place enough combo boxes for your headcount. For larger events, custom quantities, or anything closer to the 500-guest end of the range, calling (510) 569-6000 directly lets Royal Kitchen plan portioning, delivery timing, and any dietary mix ahead of the event, rather than guessing from a standard online order form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Royal Kitchen cater office lunches in Downtown Oakland?
A: Yes — Royal Kitchen’s delivery area covers Downtown Oakland, and its catering range runs from around 20-person office lunches up to 500-guest events.
Q: Is Royal Kitchen’s catering menu halal?
A: Yes, the entire kitchen is 100% halal certified, so every catering option — combo boxes and trays alike — is halal by default.
Q: What catering formats work best for a mixed-diet office?
A: The To-Go Combo Box lineup, since each box is individually packaged and portioned — Chicken and Veggie, Lamb and Chicken, Goat and Veg, Paneer and Veggie, Veggie, and Vegan Combos all cover different dietary needs in the same order.
Q: Can I add a shared appetizer to a combo box order?
A: Yes — the Samosa Tray (10 pieces, $39.99) from the Party Menu works well as a shared starter alongside individually boxed combos.
Q: How far in advance should I book a large catering order?
A: Call (510) 569-6000 as early as possible for events approaching the larger end of the 500-guest range, so Royal Kitchen can plan portioning and delivery timing.
Q: Does Royal Kitchen deliver catering orders, or is it pickup only?
A: Royal Kitchen delivers within its service area (East Oakland, Downtown Oakland, San Leandro, and the OAK Airport area); call to confirm delivery for a specific catering order.
