About this session
Build a Better Workday Lunch helps people put together satisfying, adaptable lunches without relying on repetitive sandwiches, expensive takeout or complicated meal prep.
There is no cooking. A Workbliss food expert brings the ingredients, shows each step and guides participants as they prepare and assemble a complete lunch. Then everyone tastes the result.
The session works around real workdays: office days, home working, commuting, short breaks and limited kitchen access.
Online, participants watch the demonstration and can assemble along at home from a shared ingredient list.
What your people take away
- A simple framework for balanced, satisfying lunches
- No-cook ways to prepare vegetables, protein and a versatile dressing
- Packing and storage tips that keep lunches fresh
- Ideas for turning one set of ingredients into several lunches
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Plan a better workday lunchA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Plan a better workday lunch: workday lunch realities, a flexible lunch structure and ready-to-use bases.
- Workday lunch realities
- A flexible lunch structure
- Ready-to-use bases
Covers Plan a better workday lunch, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Plan a better workday lunchParticipants learn a simple lunch-building framework and see how ready-to-use bases make lunch quick without cooking.
- Plan a better workday lunch
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Plan a better workday lunch.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Prepare the components, no cookingBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also prepare vegetables, protein and a versatile dressing, with no cooking.
- Plan a better workday lunch
- Prepare the components, no cooking
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Plan a better workday lunch and Prepare the components, no cooking.
3 hours
3 Hours — Assemble, pack and tasteBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also assemble and pack a complete lunch, cover storage and transport, and taste the result.
- Plan a better workday lunch
- Prepare the components, no cooking
- Assemble, pack and taste
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Plan a better workday lunch, Prepare the components, no cooking and Assemble, pack and taste.
Full day
Full Day — A Full Day of Better LunchesAll four parts in more depth, with several assembly rounds, a team lunch challenge and time to plan lunches for the week ahead.
- Plan a better workday lunch
- Prepare the components, no cooking
- Assemble, pack and taste
- Make it work all week
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Plan a better workday lunch
Every length- Workday lunch realitiesThe expert explores what shapes lunch at work, such as time, facilities, commuting, cost and appetite, without judging anyone’s habits.
- A flexible lunch structureParticipants learn a simple framework of vegetables, a whole-grain base, protein, healthy fats and flavor that works as a bowl, salad, wrap or packed lunch.
- Ready-to-use basesThe expert shows how ready-cooked grains, canned pulses and prepared vegetables give a quick base for several meals.
Prepare the components, no cooking
90 minutes and longer- Vegetable varietyParticipants chop, grate, slice and dress vegetables and see how color and texture keep lunches interesting.
- Satisfying proteinThe expert shows ready-to-eat options such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, yogurt, canned fish, nuts and seeds.
- One dressing, many lunchesParticipants mix a simple dressing or sauce from herbs, spices, citrus, vinegar and oil that can refresh several lunches.
Assemble, pack and taste
3 hours and longer- Assemble the lunchParticipants put together a complete lunch, with tips on portions and layering so it travels well.
- Storage and transportThe group covers chilling, safe storage and carrying food for office days, home working and sites with limited facilities.
- Taste and personalizeParticipants taste what they made and adjust it to their preferences, schedule and budget.
Make it work all week
Full day only- Turn one lunch into severalParticipants see how the same components become a bowl, wrap, salad or side dish on different days.
- Team lunch challengeIn longer sessions, small teams build and present their own lunch using the framework.
- Your next stepParticipants choose one realistic lunch habit to try in the coming week.
Tools and materials
- Workday lunch recipe and method card
- Ingredient list with simple substitutions
- Lunch-building framework
- Ingredients and serving equipment, brought by the expert for in-person sessions
Who it’s for
- Teams who eat at their desks or on the go
- Hybrid and home workers
- Sites with limited kitchen access
- Nutrition and wellbeing campaigns
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Build a Better Workday Lunch
How long is Build a Better Workday Lunch?
Build a Better Workday Lunch runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Plan a better workday lunch: workday lunch realities, a flexible lunch structure and ready-to-use bases. A 60-minute session covers Plan a better workday lunch in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Prepare the components, no cooking. A 3-hour session adds Assemble, pack and taste. A full-day session adds Make it work all week.
Can Build a Better Workday Lunch be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Build a Better Workday Lunch?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Build a Better Workday Lunch to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.