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Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by jmhamel »

vishaldpatel wrote: post #10

Questions: Why did you pick $7? Why not $10 or $15? What diet will the first meal plans be for? Will it be all organic? Is it freshly prepared each day from raw ingredients?

I think it's much more affordable for a seed stage startup. Also, ZeroCater is more in the $10-15 price range and they're feeding more series A and above companies.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by tinbad »

karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

I assume no drinks included as it's not mentioned anywhere and at $7 it seems very fair/competitive. If you get a sandwich or buffet in SF it's usually around $7-10 as well. Delivery can also be a nice bonus - especially since going out to get lunch at peak times can be hectic in the city.

I hope the food is not too heavy though as I remember we used to have a Chevys right by our office in SOMA and whenever we went there with the team for lunch we usually wouldn't be back until 2 hours later and wanting to take a nap at the office :)

I'm also curious what the minimum order amount is.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by pirateking »

jmhamel wrote: post #6
evandena wrote: post #4

8 new Outlook windows on the other monitor later, I realize it's a mailto link. And show me some pictures of the food!

I totally feel you about the mailto link - It was just a quick way to get everything up and running. Will definitely change soon :) P.s. Know any good food photographers?!

I have a reference - contact info in profile.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by jmhamel »

tinbad wrote: post #13
karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

I assume no drinks included as it's not mentioned anywhere and at $7 it seems very fair/competitive. If you get a sandwich or buffet in SF it's usually around $7-10 as well. Delivery can also be a nice bonus - especially since going out to get lunch at peak times can be hectic in the city. I hope the food is not too heavy though as I remember we used to have a Chevys right by our office in SOMA and whenever we went t…

Correct, no drinks right now. Might offer as an add-on in the future.

We're really striving for "feel good" meals that fill you up, but don't slow down your brain for the rest of the day.

Minimum order is only 2 meals, but we charge a bit more ($8.50) if you only have a few people.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by jff »

vishaldpatel wrote: post #10

Questions: Why did you pick $7? Why not $10 or $15? What diet will the first meal plans be for? Will it be all organic? Is it freshly prepared each day from raw ingredients?

$7 will buy you a couple tacos and a bottle of Coke at the taco truck. $7 is a pretty good price for lunch.

Now, given that it's for startups in San Francisco, the demand for local-sourced organic quinoa meat substitute may make $7 harder to do.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by munaf »

jmhamel wrote: post #3
karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

Thanks! Just curious, but where can I get a $5 meal in SF? (Not trying to sound rude, I just can't find anywhere that cheap :) Also, I would say that most popular catering option in SF is ZeroCater, and their website says that meals start at $12-14/person.

Not many places. You can get a good Bahn Mi in the inner sunset for < $5. Also, Mehfil in SOMA has a $5 lunch special, but it's not a balanced meal.
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