How do I take office lunch and group orders on WhatsApp?
Updated 9 October 2026
Ask for one contact person, a delivery time and the headcount. Agree a cut-off for changes, send one total, and take payment or a deposit first on large orders.
- One contact person places and pays for the order, so you do not chase many people.
- Ask about dietary needs such as vegetarian or allergies, before you cook.
- Agree a cut-off time after which the order cannot change.
- Take a deposit or full payment first for big orders, and confirm the total in writing.
Group orders placed in advance, with a time
Customers place a scheduled pre-order for a chosen date and time, and it lands in your dashboard like any other order, so a group lunch is planned and not chased in chat.
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- The WhatsApp Business app lets you create up to 20 labels, and up to 5, WhatsApp Help Center, read 30 September 2026