Work events test your approach in a social-professional context. Research by Herman and Polivy shows social influences powerfully affect eating behavior. Higgs found people match eating to social norms. Catering tends toward cheap and easy: sandwiches, chips, cookies, soda. Options: eat before arriving, focus on protein, skip the obvious junk, hold a drink to have something in your hands. Nobody at work cares what you eat nearly as much as you fear.
This companion covers the work event challenge, pre-event strategy, at the event, the sandwich and cookie problems, and social navigation. (4 min read)