Corporate coffee breaks in Málaga: how to get your next event right

The coffee break is when people talk the most at a company event. It is where attendees meet, discuss the last talk and, along the way, form an opinion of the organiser. That is why it is worth getting right.

1. Start with the programme, not the menu

Before thinking about what to serve, look at the schedule: how many breaks are there, how long is each one, and is lunch served afterwards? A 20-minute mid-morning break does not need the same as an 8:30 welcome breakfast or an afternoon break after lunch.

• Welcome breakfast: coffee, juices, something sweet and something savoury. People arrive without breakfast.
• Mid-morning break: lighter, with fruit and one-bite snacks.
• Afternoon break: coffee, water and a small sweet treat; nobody wants to feel heavy for the last session.

2. What you cannot leave out

Freshly made coffee and plenty of it (it is always the first thing to run out), milk and plant-based alternatives, herbal teas, water and juice. And a mix of sweet and savoury: small pastries, cut fruit and a few savoury bites.

3. Think about every diet

Any company group includes someone vegetarian, someone avoiding gluten or dairy, and often guests who eat halal or kosher. Ask in the registration form and send us the list: that way everyone has something prepared for them, clearly labelled.

4. Set-up matters

The table must be ready before the doors of the room open, with space for people to move around and no queues. For larger groups, it helps to serve coffee from two points.

5. Ask for an all-inclusive quote

When comparing, check what the price includes: staff, set-up, clearing, tableware. At Bonita Catering breakfasts and coffee breaks start at €20 per person, with food, staff and drinks included.

Planning a conference or training day? Tell us the date and number of attendees and we will prepare a proposal.

Ákos, chef at Bonita Catering