Most companies underestimate what their lunch stipend or delivery-based food program actually costs.Use the calculator below to estimate your typical daily spend, then see how CookUnity Smart Fridge compares.
Most companies assume a lunch stipend “covers” a meal. In reality, delivery fees, service charges, and tipping push the true cost significantly higher, leaving employees paying out of pocket and companies spending more than they realize. Before committing to a stipend-based program, it’s important to understand what a typical day of delivery actually costs at scale.
Per Employee, per day
Lost to fee and tip
Total cost of lunch
Out of pocket
A $10 gap per employee may not seem significant. But across a growing team, that difference compounds quickly, especially when lunch is offered five days a week.
The uncovered daily gap for a 100-person team.
Annual budget impact of stipend shortfalls at scale.
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Instead of relying on unpredictable delivery apps and fluctuating fees, CookUnity Smart Fridge brings chef-made meals directly into your office at a clear, fixed per-meal price. No delivery charges. No tipping. No surprise markups.
You can offer meals as a fully covered benefit, subsidize a portion, or let employees purchase individually — all while maintaining cost control and delivering a better on-site dining experience.
CookUnity Smart Fridge is built for companies that want to simplify corporate dining without sacrificing quality. Our office meal program combines predictable pricing, chef-crafted meals, and on-site convenience.
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Explore a sample of the chef-made meals available through our office lunch program, designed to make feeding employees at work simple, cost-effective, and consistent.
Organic Chicken Breast with Farro & Spinach
Gochujang Tofu
Bánh Mì
Crispy Tofu in Black
Bean Sauce
Banana Blueberry
Oatmeal Cups
Grilled Chicken
Kale Caesar
Mission-Style
Chicken Burrito
Korean Beef Quesadilla with Lime Crema
Classic
Tiramisu
Answers to common questions about office lunch stipends, delivery costs, and smarter ways to feed employees at work.
See how CookUnity Smart Fridge can reduce delivery waste, control costs, and provide chef-made meals your team will actually enjoy.
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