Brother Marcus is bringing its Eastern Mediterranean cooking into the workplace with the launch of a new corporate catering service in Canary Wharf this May, aiming to shake up the way Londoners eat at work.
Known for its vibrant mezze-style dishes and communal dining ethos, the London restaurant group is now offering shared office catering designed to replace solo desk lunches with something more sociable, seasonal and plant-rich.
Each catering order features up to 25+ different plant ingredients, helping teams work towards the increasingly talked-about “30 plants a week” goal linked to gut health and overall wellbeing.
Menus are built around generous sharing plates rather than individually packaged lunches, featuring seasonal mezze, salads, grains, house dips and breads, alongside protein-led dishes designed for group dining.
Co-founder of Brother Marcus, Tas Gaitanos said the move reflects a shift in how people want to eat during the working day.
“We’re launching corporate catering in Canary Wharf because the way people eat at work has become too isolated and too predictable. The standard desk lunch, whether it’s a sandwich or a meal deal, is functional, but it’s not inspiring.”
“We wanted to create something that people actually look forward to. Food that brings teams together, supports energy throughout the day, and offers nourishment without sacrificing flavour.”
The launch taps into a broader workplace wellbeing trend, where companies are increasingly rethinking not just what people eat at work, but how they eat it.
Workplace psychologist at eras, Dr George Sik, said shared lunches can play a role in improving team culture.
“Sharing meals with colleagues can improve connection, trust and overall job satisfaction. These informal moments away from the desk also allow people to mentally reset, which improves focus and reduces stress in the afternoon.”
Nutritionist Abby Coleman, BSc Pg.Dip at The Edge, added that dietary variety is key to long-term health.
“Eating a wide variety of plant-based foods supports gut health by increasing microbial diversity, which is linked to better digestion, immunity and even mental wellbeing.”
Brother Marcus says the catering offering is designed for team lunches, meetings, client entertaining and corporate events, serving groups of 8 to 100+ people.
The Canary Wharf launch marks a new chapter for the brand, extending its restaurant experience into the workplace with food designed for sharing, not screens.
