DABBA: A CLIMATE-CONSCIOUS CORPORATE LUNCH SERVICE
WHAT IS DABBA?
DABBA is a modern corporate lunch service designed for companies that want a smarter, more flexible and more sustainable alternative to the traditional lunch buffet.
The name DABBA simply means “lunchbox” in Hindi. We chose it because it perfectly reflects our mission: delivering honest, high-quality meals to hardworking people in a simple and transparent way.
At DABBA, we believe lunch should be one of the best breaks of the working day. It is a chance to recharge, reconnect with colleagues and prepare for the rest of the afternoon. That’s why we have built a lunch concept focused on individual choice, great food and responsible operations.
Every day, companies across Denmark choose DABBA because it combines flexibility, convenience and sustainability without compromising on quality. Everything we do is guided by a simple philosophy
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET
We believe good ingredients should speak for themselves. That’s why we focus on seasonal produce and treat it with the respect it deserves. Through honest cooking, we let ingredients stay true to what they are rather than replacing them with industrial alternatives.
Organic is always a plus, but what matters most is that the produce is fresh, tastes good and hasn’t travelled halfway across the world to reach your plate.
At DABBA, we make everyday meals easier without compromising on what makes them worth enjoying. Simple, honest and well-made food – cooked to be enjoyed, not mass-produced for a buffet table.
A SMARTER ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL OFFICE LUNCHES
For many companies, lunch means one shared buffet for everyone. The challenge is that no workplace is made up of identical people. Some prefer vegetarian meals, others want high-protein dishes, some have allergies, and others simply enjoy trying something new.
Traditional buffets often lead to compromise and food waste. DABBA was created to challenge that approach. Instead of producing large buffet spreads, we prepare individual meals based on actual demand. Everyone receives the meal they have chosen rather than selecting from whatever happens to be available that day.
This creates a better lunch experience while reducing food waste and giving companies a more flexible solution that reflects the expectations of today’s workforce.
The result is individual freedom without losing the social experience of eating together. Everyone sits at the same table, but enjoys the meal they actually wanted.
INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, EVERY DAY
At the heart of the DABBA concept is individual choice. Through the DABBA app, employees can choose their lunch in advance from a minimum of nine different daily options. Menus change regularly and are inspired by seasonal ingredients and cuisines from around the world.
Daily options typically include classic Danish dishes, international meals, vegetarian and vegan options, sandwiches and salads. Ensuring there is something for every preference and dietary requirement.
Employees can also adapt their choices according to allergies, dietary restrictions or personal preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options.
The ordering process is straightforward. Once a company joins DABBA, employees create a profile and gain access to the daily menus through the app. Meals can be selected in advance, adjusted when needed or cancelled altogether. Employees can make changes until 12:30 the day before delivery, while companies have limited flexibility to make adjustments until 08:00 on the day of delivery.
For companies, this creates a highly flexible lunch solution with minimal administration. For employees, it means having the freedom to choose the meal that best suits their needs on any given day.
More choice leads to greater satisfaction. It also reduces waste, because meals are only prepared when someone actually wants them.
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT AND EASY TO MANAGE
Setup
Employees create their personal profile through the DABBA app or website, where they can set and manage their lunch preferences.
Ordering
Employees browse the available menu options and choose the meal that suits them best. Nutritional and sustainability information is clearly displayed, making it easier to make an informed choice.
Delivery
We take care of preparation and delivery. After lunch, containers are collected for reuse, keeping the process simple and practical.
Social dining
Everyone comes together around the same table, while still enjoying the meal they chose for themselves. Individual choice meets the social lunch experience.
BUILT FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is an integrated part of the DABBA concept.
Our ambition is not only to deliver great food, but also to reduce the environmental impact typically associated with workplace dining. We work with five key sustainability principles, covering everything from food and packaging to delivery and waste handling.
Meals are delivered in reusable stainless-steel tiffin lunch boxes designed to be used again and again without loss of quality. This reduces the need for disposable packaging and supports a more circular approach to food delivery.
We also work with climate-conscious meal planning, inspired by recognised climate data, and aim to reduce the impact associated with both ingredients and logistics. Where possible, deliveries are made by bicycle or electric vehicle, helping reduce emissions.
Food waste is another major focus area. Because every meal is ordered individually and prepared according to actual demand, DABBA generates up to 30% less food waste than a traditional buffet-based lunch solution. Any remaining food can stay in the lunch boxes and is collected with the rest. Together with specialised waste-management partners, it is repurposed into resources such as biogas and fertiliser.
We also continuously work to increase transparency around each meal. Nutritional information and CO2e data can help employees make more informed choices, while giving companies useful insight into the impact of their lunch solution.
For organisations with ESG ambitions, this creates a practical way to integrate climate-conscious decision-making into everyday workplace life, with data that can also support future ESG reporting.
INDIVIDUAL CHOICES
Zero emission delivery
30% LESS FOOD WASTE
EASY TO MANAGE
Explore our lunch solution and get a free tasting
If you would like to get in touch with us or learn more about getting DABBA at your workplace, you can always email us at info@dabba.dk or call us at +45 53 86 16 83 in Aarhus and Skanderborg or +45 31 12 09 41 in Copenhagen. You can also use the contact form below.
Interested in a free tasting? Fill out the contact form below. During the tasting, you can explore our app, try our food and get answers to any questions you may have. Gather a handful of colleagues who would like to taste the food and have a say in your future lunch solution, and we’ll bring the food to you and introduce you to the DABBA concept.
We deliver for a minimum of 10 people.
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