For office lunch catering in College Park or Hyattsville, BITES has two options from one Langley Park address: vegetarian South Indian catering trays from Ananda Kitchen, and cheesesteak and wings catering from Charleys. You can order one, or both, so vegetarian and non-vegetarian coworkers are covered.

Here's how each works, what to order for a team, and how to get started.

What's on the Ananda Kitchen catering menu?

Ananda Kitchen is fully vegetarian and cooks in a dedicated vegetarian kitchen, with vegan and Swaminarayan-friendly options. That makes it an easy choice for mixed offices where some people are vegetarian, vegan, or avoid onion and garlic. Sharing sizes include:

  • Idli and medhu vada in sharing counts, for a South Indian spread.
  • Chaat such as chaat papdi, bhel puri, peanut masala chaat and samosa chaat.
  • Pani puri, sev puri and dahi puri in larger sharing counts for a fun, hands-on station.
  • Puri and bhature in sharing counts, plus a salad tray.

See current trays and sizes on the Ananda Kitchen catering page. Items and sizes can change, so check there before you plan.

What does Charleys catering include?

Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings grills steak and chicken cheesesteaks to order, along with wings and fries. Charleys catering for our Langley Park location is handled through ezCater, where you can see the current packages, pricing and ordering details.

How do I feed a team with different diets?

This is where ordering from a food hall helps. A simple plan:

  • Order an Ananda Kitchen spread for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who wants something different from the usual sandwich lunch.
  • Add Charleys cheesesteaks and wings for the meat eaters.
  • Label everything clearly, and set the vegetarian food on its own table so it stays separate.

If you aren't sure which Ananda items are vegan or Swaminarayan-friendly, the vegetarian guide explains, or call us at (410) 381-0011.

Is South Indian food good for an office lunch?

Yes. Idli and medhu vada are easy to eat with a plate and a fork, travel well, and are filling without being heavy. Chaat brings a lot of flavor and conversation to the table. If your team hasn't tried South Indian food before, it's an easy way to try something new together. Our vegetarian restaurant guide describes the main dishes.

How much notice do I need?

We don't want to guess at a number that might not fit your order. The size of your group and the trays you choose both matter, so check the Ananda catering page and the Charleys ezCater page, and call (410) 381-0011 if you want to talk it through. Ordering earlier is always safer for a big group.

What about a smaller team lunch?

For a handful of people, regular online ordering may be simpler than catering:

Or bring the team to us. BITES is a short drive from College Park and Hyattsville offices, with free parking. See our quick lunch near UMD guide.

Can I thank a team with gift cards instead?

Yes. BITES e-gift cards are an easy thank-you for staff and volunteers. They work at Ananda Kitchen, SmoothieFRESH and BITES Bar, but not at Charleys.

Where is BITES?

BITES Food Court + Bar is at 8046 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20783, in the Langley Park Shopping Center near New Hampshire Ave and University Blvd. It's close to the University of Maryland, College Park, Hyattsville, Takoma Park and Silver Spring. See our location page.

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