Catering guide for offices and gatherings
Costa Vida catering for groups and offices
Costa Vida catering is built around the burrito bar: proteins, tortillas, rice, beans, toppings, and salsas delivered so guests assemble their own meal. A practical format for office lunches, team meetings, and family gatherings where everyone eats differently.
This page covers how the process works and what to confirm before you book.
Build your own
What the burrito bar includes
The burrito bar brings the restaurant line to your location. You get a set of proteins, a stack of tortillas, rice, beans, cheese, and cold toppings, plus salsas on the side.
Guests build their own burrito, bowl, or taco from the same spread. That is the main advantage over pre-made trays: picky eaters and different appetites are handled by the guest, not by the kitchen. Costavida groups often mix burritos and bowls at one table without ordering two separate meals.
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Proteins + tortillas
Grilled meats and a tall stack of tortillas to start every plate.
Rice, beans, cheese
Warm bases that stretch the spread for big appetites.
Cold toppings + salsas
Fresh vegetables and salsas on the side for heat control.
Group sizes that work
From ten people up, the bar scales better than boxed lunches — below that, takeout is simpler.
Catering works for a small team lunch up to a larger event, with a practical minimum around ten people. The food is assembled on site rather than plated in advance, so it holds up for late arrivals. If your headcount is uncertain, order for the higher number. Leftover components keep better than assembled burritos.
How to place a catering order
Start with the location that will prepare the order, then lock proteins, headcount, and time.
Choose your Costa Vida location
The kitchen closest to your event prepares the food, so flavors and timing stay tight.
Pick proteins and confirm headcount
Two proteins cover most offices. Round up if RSVPs are still coming in.
Set delivery or pickup time
Book a day or two ahead. For a fixed start time, add a buffer for setup.
Planning tip: ask for the food arranged in serving order — tortillas first, salsas last — so the line moves fast.
Delivery and pickup
Catering can usually be arranged as either delivery or pickup, depending on the location. Delivery is the easier option for office lunches, since nobody has to leave to collect the order.
Pickup works if you are nearby and want to control timing yourself. Confirm which option your chosen Costa Vida restaurant supports before you finalize the order, and share dock, lobby, or parking notes for the driver.
Find a location near youDietary considerations
The burrito bar handles different needs better than a fixed menu because each guest decides what goes on the plate.
Vegetarian: build with beans, rice, and veggie toppings instead of meat.
Avoiding gluten: skip the tortilla and make a bowl from the same components.
Lighter portions: go easy on rice and heavier on greens when salads are included.
Label proteins and salsas at the table so people know what they are choosing.
Setup at your location
You need a table or counter long enough to hold components in order: tortillas, rice, beans, proteins, toppings, salsas. Serving utensils come with the order.
In an office, a conference table works fine. Keep a trash bin and napkins nearby. Setup takes a few minutes and is usually handled by whoever placed the order.
Timing and advance notice
A small office lunch can often be arranged with a day's notice. Larger events, especially weekday lunch hours, need more lead time because the kitchen also serves walk-in guests.
If your event falls on a Monday or during a holiday week, book earlier and confirm the exact cutoff when you order.
What to confirm before booking
A short checklist prevents day-of surprises. Run through it on the call so the kitchen can pack the right utensils, plates, and portions.
- Headcount and protein selection
- Delivery or pickup time and address
- Plates, utensils, and napkins included
- Cancellation terms if headcount shifts
- Allergy notes and separate components
Comparing catering options
Costa Vida's burrito bar competes with similar setups from Cafe Rio, Chipotle, Salsarita's, and Baja Fresh. Formats are close: build-your-own, delivered, with proteins and toppings. The differences come down to protein selection, salsa variety, and whether fresh tortillas are part of the package. If sweet pork and fresh tortillas matter to your group, that is where Costa Vida and Cafe Rio separate from the national chains.
Ask about tortillas
Fresh, warm tortillas change the meal. Confirm they travel with the order.
Ask about salsas
Mild to hot on the side lets every guest set their own heat.
Catering questions, answered
Short answers for the three questions every planner asks first.
How far in advance should I order catering?
Advance notice varies by location and order size. A day is often enough for a small office lunch, but larger events and weekday lunch slots need more lead time. Confirm the cutoff when you order.
Can the burrito bar handle vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian guests can build with beans, rice, and veggie toppings instead of a meat protein. Label the components so guests can identify them at the table.
Is delivery available for catering?
Delivery and pickup options depend on the specific location. Confirm which your chosen restaurant supports before finalizing the order.
Ready to feed the whole table?
Tell us the headcount and date, check the menu for proteins your group will like, or find the kitchen closest to you. The restaurant at 2901 N Ashton Blvd, Suite 103, Lehi, UT 84043 serves Mon–Sun 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM.