Offices & corporate
Anchor-day crowds, no walk-up food nearby, and a team that skips lunch. Real meals stay one tap away.
Office Smart Fridge Program
Fresh meals.
Any hour.
Always-stocked fridge. Real meals, any hour. No app, no ordering. Tap and go. SoCal workplaces since 2015.
Trusted by Southern California workplaces
24/7Always-on access
Up to 100 mealsPer fridge restock
WeeklyRestocks
Fully managedInstall, stock, support
Why leaders choose the fridge.
All the upside of an on-site cafeteria, with none of the staffing, prep, or daily coordination. A real vending alternative — fresh meals instead of shelf-stable snacks, transparent pricing, and managed stocking on your schedule.
Tap, grab, go
No app to download and no account to create. Employees tap a card or badge, take a meal, and the door locks behind them.
Pay only for what you take
Each meal is charged as it leaves the fridge. No trays of wasted food and no flat fee for meals nobody ate.
Nutrition & ingredients labeled
Every meal shows what’s inside, calories, macros, and dietary tags, so your team can grab with confidence.
Receipts emailed
Every purchase sends an itemized receipt to the employee, which keeps expensing and reimbursement clean.
Fully managed for you
We deliver, install, stock, rotate the menu, and handle service. Your team just provides an outlet and a little floor space.
Open on every shift
Day, night, and weekend. The fridge is there when the cafeteria is closed and the nearest lunch spot is a drive away.
Meals
What the fridge can look like day to day.
Sample meals your team may see in the fridge, on a weekly-rotating menu cooked in our Rancho Cucamonga kitchen.
Three ways to subsidize for your team.
You decide how much of each meal you cover for your team, from a small share to fully comped. We handle billing on the back end.
Model 01
Percentage discount
The employer covers a flat percentage of every meal. The employee pays the rest at the fridge.
- Simple, predictable employer spend
- Employees pay only the discounted amount
- The most common starting model
Most flexible
Drawdown balance
Each employee gets a monthly meal credit balance. Best for retention and benefits framing.
- Employees see a benefit with monthly value
- Easy to communicate as part of comp
- Unused balance does not roll over, your call
Model 03
Time-based
Free meals during specific shift hours, discounted or paid outside them. Built for 24/7 operations.
- Targets night shifts, weekends, or specific roles
- Reduces vending-machine spend
- Customizable hour ranges
From install to meal magic.
A fully managed program. You provide a wall outlet and a little floor space; we handle the rest.
- 01Budget & setupWe partner with your HR, wellness, or facilities team to pick the right fridge model, set subsidy levels and delivery cadence, and scope where it goes.
- 02Fridge installationOur team installs the smart fridge in your break room or lounge. It connects automatically, so it's plug in and go.
- 03Weekly restocksOur team stocks the fridge once a week with fresh, rotating meals. High-traffic sites can add a second stocking day if needed.
- 04Tap, grab & goSensors track what your team eats and what they skip, the system learns preferences and triggers restocks, and employees just tap to unlock, grab, and go, no app needed.
Best fit: 50+ on-site
The fridge earns its spot at roughly 50 or more people per site — offices, stations, plants, campuses. Smaller team? Weekly Team Meal Delivery covers you from 25 meals a week.
Stocked weekly, tuned to your team
We restock on a set weekly route and watch what actually sells, adjusting the menu mix and quantities to your site. Consistently selling out? We add capacity or a second stocking day.
We watch the numbers with you
We track what’s selling so your fridge stays stocked with what your team actually eats — and we’re always happy to check in on how the program is going.
Comparison
MHP Smart Fridge vs. common workplace food options.
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Snack Machines | Delivery Apps | On-Site Food Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh prepared meals | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
| No staffing required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No major buildout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fast employee experience | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | ~ |
| Local fresh food partner | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rotating menu variety | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subsidy options | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Low operational lift | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
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Snack & delivery | |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh prepared meals on-site | ✓ | ✗ |
| 24/7 access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fast employee experience | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local fresh food partner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rotating menu variety | ✓ | ~ |
| Subsidy options | ✓ | ✗ |
Go deeper: MHP vs ezCater · vs delivery apps · vs vending · vs Sodexo & Aramark · vs CookUnity
Hospitals & nursing
24/7 nursing, ED, and ICU. Fresh meals on-floor when the cafeteria is closed and vending isn't enough.
Public agencies
First responders, dispatch, and 24-hour operations. Meal access without leaving the station.
Gyms & studios
A healthy meal post-workout, between classes, or on the way out. No app required.
Residential & multi-family
Resident-facing meal access in apartments, student housing, and co-living spaces.
Schools & campuses
Staff, faculty, and night custodians who can't cross a big campus for food, covered around the clock.
Testimonials
Real teams, Real partners.
Real words from our partners we prepare for every week.
★★★★★
“Thank you for your assistance with this service! I continue to receive positive feedback every day about your services.”
★★★★★
“We're on our second agreement with MHP. The team adapts to our headcount changes, works with us on menu adjustments, and shows up consistently every week. One of the easier vendor relationships we've had.”
★★★★★
“The fridge seems like a hit here! Everyone loves it and it's such a great option for staff to have a healthy meal on site.”
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Smart Fridge questions
How does the Smart Fridge program work? +
MHP Food Service installs a fully managed smart fridge at your location and stocks it weekly with fresh, ready-to-eat meals. Employees can view available meals on the screen, tap their card or phone to unlock the fridge, choose what they want, and go. We handle stocking, product rotation, and ongoing management of the program.
What size workplace is a good fit for a Smart Fridge? +
The sweet spot is roughly 50 or more people on-site with consistent traffic — offices, hospitals, public agencies, warehouses, campuses, residential communities, and teams with early, late, or mixed shifts. Under 50, Weekly Team Meal Delivery is usually the better fit. During a discovery call we review your location, headcount, schedule, and expected usage to confirm.
What meals are available, and can we customize the menu? +
Our Smart Fridges are stocked from MHP’s rotating weekly menu calendar. The rotation provides variety throughout the month, giving employees different meals to choose from while bringing back familiar favorites over time. To keep quality consistent and the program reliable, we manage the menu selection rather than building custom menus for each workplace.
How do employees pay for meals, and can our company subsidize them? +
Employees can purchase meals directly at the fridge using a credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet. Employers may also choose to subsidize part or all of the meal cost as an employee benefit.
Subsidies can be structured in several ways. Your company can cover a percentage of every meal, provide employees with a monthly meal credit, or cover meals during specific shifts or hours. We help determine the best structure for your team and handle billing on the back end.
How often is the fridge stocked, and what happens if meals sell out? +
We stock each Smart Fridge weekly and monitor purchasing patterns to understand what your employees are actually buying. If meals consistently sell out or demand outgrows the available space, we can discuss adding a second fridge or an additional weekly stocking day to better support your team.
Can we see how the fridge is being used? +
We keep an eye on purchasing patterns so the fridge stays stocked with what your team actually eats. And if your admin or HR team ever wants a sense of how the program is going, just ask — we’re happy to walk you through it.
What if no one uses it? +
We do not install the fridge and leave you to figure it out. Our team monitors usage, product selection, and purchasing patterns after launch. If participation stays lower than expected, we work with you to improve awareness, adjust the program, or determine whether a lighter food service option would be a better fit for your location.
What is required for installation, and how do we get started? +
The fridge requires an approved placement area and access to a standard electrical outlet. It uses cellular connectivity, so workplace Wi-Fi is not required. Smart Fridge programs do include a cost, which is discussed during a discovery call based on your location and program needs. Once we confirm the right fit, our team coordinates installation, stocking, and launch support.
Not the right fit? Explore the others.
Daily Drop-Off Lunch Buffet
Hot buffet lunch dropped at your workplace on a recurring schedule. Built for teams of on-site teams.
See the lunch program
Weekly Team Meal Delivery
Pre-portioned chef-prepared meals delivered weekly. Same kitchen, smaller footprint. Starting at 25 meals per drop-off.
See Weekly Team Meal DeliveryGet a Smart Fridge quote.
Tell us your worksite, headcount, and shift schedule. We'll recommend a fridge size, stocking schedule, and subsidy options. No high-pressure sales.
