# Office Catering on Demand in SoMa

Board meetings, investor visits, client lunches, all-hands events — each one requires catering, and each one is a coordination project without the right support. For SoMa offices, Codi manages on-demand catering requests from end to end: sourcing the vendor, placing the order, coordinating delivery, and managing building access so you can focus on the meeting itself.

Codi's ad-hoc catering service operates on short notice. Most SoMa catering requests placed through Codi are fulfilled within 24–48 hours. For same-day requests, Codi leverages pre-established vendor relationships and building access approvals to make it work.

On-demand catering is active for 9 out of 31 offices Codi manages in SoMa — it's the most frequently used food service for offices with active board meetings and client visits.

One of our SoMa clients — around 125 people software startup near Townsend St — brought Codi in to handle all office catering requests — from board meetings to all-hands. “Board meeting, client lunch, all-hands — Codi handles the catering logistics every time.”

## What Ad-Hoc Catering Covers in SoMa
Codi's on-demand catering handles the full chain. For SoMa offices, this includes:

- Vendor sourcing — Codi matches the caterer to your headcount, event type, and dietary requirements
- Order placement and vendor coordination — Codi manages the entire catering order from confirmation to delivery
- Building access coordination, including freight elevator, lobby pre-approval, and setup area logistics
- Dietary accommodation management — all restrictions and preferences communicated directly to the vendor
- Same-day and next-day turnaround for urgent requests, leveraging pre-established vendor relationships
- Post-event cleanup coordination if required — Codi can arrange removal of catering materials

Same-day and next-day catering requests in SF require vendor relationships and building access pre-approval. Codi maintains both so your team can request catering without the logistics headache.

## How Codi Manages Catering Requests in SoMa
1. Submit a catering request.Through the Codi platform, tell us your event date, headcount, dietary requirements, cuisine preference, and budget. Same-day requests are accepted — flag the urgency.
2. Codi selects and confirms a caterer. We match your request to a vendor in the SoMa area with availability and building access familiarity. Confirmation is sent to you within a few hours.
3. Building access is arranged. Codi coordinates elevator booking, lobby check-in, and any setup requirements with your building management team in advance of the delivery.
4. Catering is delivered and set up. The caterer arrives on time. Codi tracks the delivery and confirms setup is complete before the event starts.
5. You focus on the meeting. No vendor calls, no building coordination, no order tracking — Codi handles all of it so your team can be present for the event.

## Where We Operate in SoMa
We serve offices throughout SoMa — from the buildings along Annie St, Brannan St, and Howard St to the clusters near Caltrain Station.
Codi has served 31 clients in SoMa, with teams concentrated along Annie St, Brannan St, Howard St, Townsend St. We know this neighborhood's buildings well — freight access requirements, elevator booking windows, building management preferences, and the vendors who operate reliably here. That local knowledge translates directly into faster setup times and fewer surprises for your team.

## Frequently Asked Questions
**How quickly can Codi fulfill a same-day catering request in SoMa?**
For same-day requests in SoMa, Codi leverages pre-approved vendor relationships to minimize turnaround time. Most same-day requests submitted before 10am can be fulfilled by noon. Requests submitted after 10am are subject to vendor availability — Codi will confirm feasibility within one hour.

**Can Codi handle catering for larger events — 50+ people?**
Yes. Codi has coordinated catering for events ranging from 10-person board meetings to 200-person all-hands events. Larger events in SoMa require more lead time for building access coordination and vendor confirmation — Codi recommends 72+ hours for events over 50 people.

**Does Codi handle cleanup after the catering event?**
Yes, Codi can coordinate post-event catering cleanup and material removal. This is available as an add-on to any catering request. Specify your cleanup requirements when submitting the request through the platform.

## Pricing and Getting Started
Ad-hoc catering is billed per event at the vendor's per-head rate plus a Codi coordination fee. There are no markups on food cost. Coordination fees vary based on event complexity and lead time. Most offices in SoMa spend $22–$60 per person per catering event depending on cuisine and event type.

No standing commitment is required. Ad-hoc catering is available to all Codi platform subscribers on a per-request basis.

## Get Started with Codi in SoMa
Book a call to learn how Codi manages on-demand catering for offices in SoMa. No long-term contracts required.