Have you had a wonderful lunch recently, but you struggle to find a perfect way to let them know how thankful you are for it?
If so, just stay with me since today’s article brings you a unique list of 80 brilliant ways to say thank you for lunch!
I gathered only the best ideas to let them know how much you appreciate their effort, so just keep reading to find your inspiration!
Let’s check it out!
Top 10 Ways To Say Thank You For Lunch
Here are my 10 best ideas on how to say thank you for that delicious lunch:
1. “Each time we meet for lunch is a truly amazing experience. Despite our busy schedules, we still manage to spend some quality time together. Thank you for lunch, my friend! I really appreciate it!”
2. “It might be just a lunch for some, but it means so much to me, especially when I know that you took your time to make it perfect for me. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate it. Thank you so much!”
3. “You literally made my day shine. Thanks a lot, guys, for showing me love. The lunch was fabulous.”
4. “Thanks for taking me out to lunch today. I needed a boost, and I appreciate you noticing that. Thanks.”
5. “I adore you more than words can express. Thank you for being in my life, and thank you for the delicious lunch we had today.”
6. “It was a delight to join you for lunch yesterday. Getting away from work is always welcome, but it was seeing you – that was the real joy. Thank you for meeting me and being such great company.”
7. “Who could have ever believed it wouldn’t just be another regular lunch today? Thank you very much for surprising us with an amazing meal! It really cheered everybody up.”
8. “Thanks a lot for lunch. It made us feel that we were a core part of the company and that beyond salaries, we still mattered. Thanks for your leadership and openness to the team.”
9. “Having lunch with you was a great experience, from the meal to our conversation. I appreciated how easy it was to talk about so many different things, it made me realize what an awesome person you are.”
10. “I’m grateful for the meal and for the person who’s always looking out for me at work. I hope to treat you to lunch next week. It would be wonderful if you could meet my family.”
Thank You For Lunch Messages For A Friend
If you’ve been searching for ideas on how to say thank you for lunch to your dear friend, best friend, or new friend, you should check out these lunch note and message ideas:
1. “It’s always fun when we get together for lunch and yesterday was no different! We got up to quite a lot of mischief and I haven’t laughed so much in a long time. Thank you so much for brightening my day.”
2. “Thank you so much for the delicious lunch and the opportunity to experience fine dining. I won’t forget what you did for me yesterday.”
3. “That Thai food was fantastic, wasn’t it? I’ll definitely have to go there again. Thank you for taking me to lunch there and introducing me to it. I’ll have to repay you by taking you out somewhere soon.”
4. “Thank you for inviting us to lunch. We had a brilliant time and were so impressed with your cooking! Where were you hiding those skills!? We will be coming over to your place a lot more after such great food. Thanks again!”
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5. “You knew I had a rubbish day, and so you took me to lunch and cheered me up! Thank you so much, I really needed it. You’re a true friend.”
6. “I wasn’t expecting you to take me to lunch, but it was a very nice surprise. Not only was the food excellent, but it was amazing to have a proper talk with you. I was also reminded of how good of a friend you are. Thank you so much for today.”
7. “Thank you for treating me to a fabulous lunch. You spent far too much at that new restaurant, but it was worth it! Amazing food and a total pleasure to catch up with you. Let’s make sure we do it again as soon as possible.”
8. “I’m very lucky to have a friend like you who will take me out for such a wonderful lunch. The food was delicious and your company was as great as it always is. I can’t thank you enough for how much of a good time I had and I look forward to doing it again soon.”
9. “Lunch was awesome! A big thank you for treating me. We had so much to talk about, and the time just flew by. I’m always so grateful to have a friend like you.”
10. “Thank you so much for lunch and the magical experience we shared yesterday. I loved everything – the place, the food, the atmosphere… I hope we will repeat this as soon as possible.”
11. “It’s always a pleasure seeing you, so having lunch together was fantastic. Thank you for finding the time. We really should catch up more often. I’m looking forward to having one soon!”
12. “It was so amazing of you to take me out to lunch last week. I love spending time with you and grabbing lunch together was the perfect way to catch up. Thanks for thinking of me.”
13. “Thank you for lunch yesterday, I had a blast. Great food and great company – what more could you want? I look forward to doing it again.”
14. “Thank you for the delicious lunch! You’re welcome for the chocolate cake. Please accept my gratitude for the pizza. The lunch was fantastic and out of this world! Thank you very much!”
15. “Hey! ‘THANKS for lunch!’ is all I have to say. Today, I had a great time with you, eating delicious food and catching up. Thank you a million times! Is it possible to do this every month? I’d like to have more of you in my life.”
16. “I had a great time talking about [book title] with you over lunch the other day. Hearing your thoughts on [book topic] was fascinating because they were not ones I had considered. Thank you once more for lunch!”
17. “Every year, I look forward to my birthday lunch with you! The brunch we had last week to celebrate this year’s birthday was great. I enjoy spending time with you and others. Thanks for bringing it together. [Favorite food] was also the best!”
18. “Thank you for treating me to a birthday lunch. I enjoyed talking with you and learning more about [subject]. You’re also fantastic at discovering new lunch spots. I appreciate how much effort you put into making my birthday meal unique.”
19. “Thank you for bringing me to lunch on my birthday. Every year, I look forward to it. You astonished me by taking me to [restaurant name]! It’s incredibly luxurious! I enjoyed every minute of it, especially the bacon-wrapped scallops.”
20. “It was such a pleasure to meet you; we had a good time. Thank you so much for lunch. Thank you for the meal and your company; I loved it.”
Thank You For Business Lunch Messages
If you’ve had a superb business lunch with your mentor, boss or work colleagues, here you’ll find loads of ideas on how to say thank you for a delicious meal or a group lunch:
1. “Thank you for lunch today, I cannot say how much I appreciate your time and company. The conversation was refreshing and I gained a great perspective on our business.”
2. “I’m delighted you decided to take everyone on the team out to lunch. Team lunches are fun, but sometimes we can only talk to the person sitting next to us. I was interested in learning more about your background and how you [insert something shared by your supervisor]. Thank you for lunch.”
3. “Thank you for taking me out to lunch for Administrative Assistant’s Day! It is rewarding and gratifying to have you as my boss. I’m grateful you were able to accommodate me in your schedule.”
4. “It was fantastic to have lunch with you outside of the office. I appreciate you taking me out! I was interested to learn more about your family, mainly how the kids keep you active with sports.”
5. “You guys are incredible! It cheered my day when I arrived at work today and found the lunch you guys had brought me. I’m incredibly fortunate to have pals like you. Thanks a lot!”
6. “Thank you so much for the meal. I feel recognized and appreciated for my contribution to [project name]. I’m excited to be the project manager for the next one.”
7. “Lunch was fantastic! Thank you for taking such good care of me. That came as a pleasant surprise. I loved meeting you and learning about your work and family.”
8. “You surprised me by taking me out to lunch! I had fun helping you at work and was not expecting this. I appreciate the recognition, and I enjoyed getting to know you better over lunch.”
9. “Thank you for taking me to [restaurant name] for lunch. I appreciated our friendship and had a good time at lunch. It was a pleasant surprise for me, and it brightened my day.”
10. “Thank you for lunch. I was interested in hearing about your recent activities. We should try to catch up more frequently. From now on, we’ll have lunch at least once a month.”
11. “Good food is one of the few things that may motivate a team. You’ve done a fantastic job with that. Thank you for being a boss who understands how to get the best out of us.”
12. “It must have been expensive to take us all out to lunch. That is appreciated. Thank you for the excellent food and the opportunity to bond.”
13. “At lunch the other day, I enjoyed spending time with you and everyone else. Because of things like these, this is such a terrific place to work.”
14. “Thank you for your outstanding leadership and a fantastic lunch. Everything was beautiful and delicious to the point of luxuriating. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with you one-on-one.”
15. “Thank you for bringing the team out to lunch the other day. I appreciate that, and I’m sure everyone else does as well.”
16. “Our lunch together made me feel like an essential part of the team. It was a wonderful experience that brightened my day. It meant a lot to me that you made time out of your busy schedule to help me. Thank you very much.”
17. “I’m delighted to have found a new favorite restaurant through your recommendation. I would never have thought to try it before. I appreciate you treating me to lunch there and taking the time to tell me about your background and our firm.”
18. “The lunch you organized enabled us to get to know you and the rest of the staff better. Thank you for lunch, the experience, and all of your efforts to make this a fantastic place to work.”
19. “Thanks for bringing up such a fun and wonderful meal last week. You’re a fantastic person to work with, and I’m looking forward to contributing as much as I can to this team.”
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20. “I enjoyed every bit of lunch today. I was just reminiscing on how enlightening our conversation was, and I enjoyed finding out about your hobbies. Thanks again.”
Heart Warming Thank You For Lunch Messages
This section brings you a few heartwarming ways to say thank you for lunch:
1. “Thanks for having me over to your house for my birthday. The homemade meal was absolutely perfect! I am grateful to you for spending so much time to make me a wonderful lunch. You are a great friend.”
2. “I look forward to my birthday lunch with you every year! Last week’s lunch celebrating this year’s birthday was fantastic. I love getting together with you and others. Thanks for organizing it. The [favorite dish] was amazing, too!”
3. “Thank you for taking me out to lunch for my birthday. I had a wonderful time visiting with you and hearing more about [topic]. You are great at finding new places for lunch too. I appreciate the amount of planning you do to make my birthday lunch feel special.”
4. “You must have heard me talking about [restaurant] and knew I wanted to try it, as that’s where we ended up for my birthday lunch! It was worth the wait, as I had a wonderful meal that lived up to all my expectations. Thank you for arranging it – what a lovely birthday surprise!’
5. “Hey there, I just wanted to let you know that the lunch you made for us was great! Thank you for treating us. That was a nice surprise. We also enjoyed visiting and hearing about your job and family.”
6. “My birthday lunch was exactly what I love – great food and all the people that mean the world to me by my side. Thank you so much for making it happen. I love you all!”
7. “It’s one thing to take me out for a meal, but to cook for me on my birthday is amazing! Thank you so much, you really didn’t have to, but the home-cooked lunch was perfect, and you are quite the little chef! You really are a true friend to go through so much trouble just for my birthday.”
8. “Thank you so much for my birthday lunch! I had such a magical time and loved being surrounded by friends and family. It was a very special surprise and I’m super grateful to you for arranging it all.”
9. “I had such a marvelous time at lunch last Wednesday, so I wanted to say thank you for inviting me. You didn’t have to, and yet you still went out of your way to make me feel all warm and fuzzy. I’m extremely grateful for it.”
10. “Thank you for taking me out to lunch on my birthday. The food was amazing and I loved the cake! It was a fantastic way to celebrate and I was moved by all the effort that went into it.”
11. “It’s not often that I get an invitation for lunch, so I was really excited when I received yours. And I was right to be excited because I had a great time! Thank you so much for inviting me.”
12. “Thank you for inviting me to lunch on Friday. I enjoyed myself so much! The food was flawless and getting to meet all your friends was great. I felt very welcome by all. It was a lovely afternoon, thank you again.”
13. “You needn’t have taken me for lunch last week. Don’t get me wrong, it was great, but I enjoyed helping you at work and didn’t do it for any sort of reward. It was a lovely afternoon though, and getting to know you better was a joy. Thank you!”
14. “Lunch yesterday was the first time I ever tried Japanese cuisine. I was a bit hesitant at first, but after a few bites, I was definitely amazed by it! Thank you for lunch and for pushing me outside my comfort zone and helping me try new things.”
15. “Thank you for the delicious lunch. I had a genuinely great time, and it was a pleasure to spend time together.”
16. “I was thrilled to have lunch with you today. It was a very welcome break in the middle of the day. I was truly delighted to spend time with you.”
17. “Our lunch was relaxing and enjoyable. I’d like to thank you for it and express my gratitude for giving me your time. It was such a pleasure.”
18. “I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful lunch today! I really appreciate it! It was delicious, and I had a great time.”
19. “Thank you for lunch! Thank you for the banana bread. Thank you for the grapes and juice. Thank you for the fruit salad and bread. The lunch was excellent and exceptional! I really appreciate it.”
20. “Thank you for lunch. I enjoyed hearing about what has been going on in your life lately. We should catch up more often. Let’s plan to have lunch at least once a month from now on.”
More Wonderful Ways To Say Thanks For The Lunch
My collection ends with more thank you for lunch messages you can send to your very special people:
1. “It was an honor to share lunchtime with you. Thank you for accompanying me. It truly was a pleasure, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.”
2. “The lunch today was magnificent, thank you. I hope to be able to return the favor as soon as possible.”
3. “Thank you so much for taking me for an incredible lunch. I am appreciative of our fellowship and had a lot of fun at lunch. It was a pleasant experience for me, and it filled my heart with joy.”
4. “Thanks for treating me to lunch. That was a welcome surprise as you know, my budget has been tight lately, and I love going out to eat. I had a nice time and look forward to seeing you again soon.”
5. “Hey, I just wanted to thank you for an amazing vegetarian lunch you made just for me yesterday. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you soon!”
6. “I’m glad you picked me up for lunch and took me to one of the best restaurants, where I was treated to delicious food. Thank you.”
7. “Thank you for lunch today. I enjoyed the restaurant, and I think that was probably the best steak I have ever had.”
8. “Thanks for lunch yesterday! It was an unexpected and welcome surprise. I had a terrible day, and lunch out cheered me up. I’m glad I can count on you to be a good friend when I need one.”
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9. “I’m not a fan of Italian food, but that restaurant you brought me to changed my mind. Thank you so much for the lunch treat. I think I will include Italian food on my menu from now on.”
10. “The lunch was quite unexpected, but it was a pleasant surprise. The conversation we had made me realize how priceless it is to work with a great mind like yours. Thank you.”
To Wrap It Up
You’ve reached the end of my collection!
Meeting for lunch can mean many things – spending quality time with your nearest and dearest, meeting new friends, exchanging experiences with your colleagues, and so on!
I hope my collection of 80 ideas on how to say thank you for lunch has helped you express gratitude for that amazing lunch! A simple thank you note can make their day as well!
That’s all for today.
Until next time!
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