Office lunch catering in Cobb County runs from $6.50 per person on the low end to $80 or more on the high end. Most office budgets land somewhere between $8 and $20 per person. What you get at each price point varies significantly. Here’s the honest breakdown — what each tier includes, who it’s right for, and how the numbers add up across a full year of team lunches.
Office Catering Price Tiers in Cobb County
|
Option |
Price per person |
Minimum |
Lead time |
What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMARA Subway box lunch |
From $6.50 |
10 boxes |
24 hours |
Sub, chips, cookie — individual box |
|
Fast-casual sandwich chains |
Roughly $10–13 |
Varies |
24–48 hours |
Varies by provider |
|
Panera box lunch |
Roughly $14–16 |
Typically 10 |
24 hours |
Sandwich, chips, cookie, drink |
|
McAlister’s Deli |
Roughly $13–15 |
Varies |
24 hours |
Sandwich, side |
|
Local deli or sandwich shop |
$10–20+ |
Varies |
24–72 hours |
Varies widely |
|
Full-service caterer |
$25–80+ |
Often 25–50 minimum |
2–7 days |
Multi-course, staffed service |
Competitor pricing listed as approximate ranges — pricing varies and changes. AMARA Subway’s $6.50 per person is a verified current price for box lunches through our Cobb County locations.
What $6.50 Per Person Gets You
This is the AMARA Subway box lunch — the lowest per-person price for group catering currently available in Cobb County:
- A freshly made Subway sub (bread and filling specified at ordering, within our catering menu)
- Individual bag of chips
- Cookie
- Packaged individually — one complete lunch per box, ready to hand out
Minimum 10 boxes. 24-hour lead time. No shared tray, no serving equipment, no setup. Pickup at any of our six Cobb County locations, or delivery on orders of $250 or more.
Dietary accommodations are available — vegetarian options are on the catering menu. Let us know when you order.
When the $6.50 Option Makes Sense — and When It Doesn’t
The right call when:
- Your budget per person is under $12
- Individual labeled boxes matter (dietary accommodations, desk eating, no serving setup)
- You’re ordering for a recurring meeting and want predictability
- Group size is anywhere from 10 to 100+
- 24-hour lead time is workable
Not the right call when:
- The event requires hot food or multiple courses
- You need staffed service on-site
- The occasion is a formal client dinner or executive event where appearance drives the choice
We’d rather you order the right option for your event than oversell you on ours. For formal occasions, a full-service caterer is the right answer. For feeding a team that needs to eat and get back to work, $6.50 a box is the number that makes sense.
The Budget Math
Here’s what office catering actually costs across a year at different price points — using a monthly team lunch for 25 people as the example:
|
Price per person |
Per lunch (25 people) |
Per year (12 lunches) |
|---|---|---|
|
$6.50 (AMARA Subway) |
$162.50 |
$1,950 |
|
$14 (mid-tier) |
$350 |
$4,200 |
|
$25 (full-service) |
$625 |
$7,500 |
The difference between $6.50 and $14 per person is $2,250 per year for a 25-person team. That’s a real number. Most office managers don’t run this math until they see it laid out.
Here’s the cost for one-off orders at different group sizes:
|
Group size |
@ $6.50 (box lunch) |
With 10% buffer |
|---|---|---|
|
10 people |
$65 |
$72 |
|
20 people |
$130 |
$143 |
|
30 people |
$195 |
$215 |
|
50 people |
$325 |
$358 |
|
75 people |
$487.50 |
$536 |
|
100 people |
$650 |
$715 |
For more detail on how much to order, see our catering quantity guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest catering option for an office lunch in Cobb County?
Subway box lunches through AMARA Subway are the lowest per-person price available for group catering in Cobb County — $6.50 per person with a 10-box minimum and 24-hour lead time.
Does catering include delivery?
Delivery is available on catering orders totaling $250 or more. For smaller orders, pickup is available at any of our six Cobb County locations.
Can I set up a recurring catering account for weekly or monthly meetings?
Yes. Contact us at amarasubway.com/contact/ to discuss standing accounts for recurring office meetings. Same order, same time, no reordering hassle.
Is the $6.50 price per person a promotional rate?
No. It’s our standard catering rate for box lunches. Minimum 10 boxes, 24-hour lead time.
Box lunches start at $6.50 per person. Order through amarasubway.com/catering/office-lunch/ or call (678) 355-6035. We serve offices across Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Powder Springs from six Cobb County locations. Contact us to discuss a standing account.