Enjoying a good lunch at the office without breaking the bank: Pluxee meal vouchers, promoting well-being in Luxembourg
December 8, 2025
Between back-to-back meetings, time flying by, and the rising cost of living, eating a good lunch at the office is often a challenge.
In Luxembourg, where the average price of a meal in a restaurant is around €22, many employees turn to quick solutions: sandwiches, snacks, or takeaway meals. The result: a rising meal budget... and declining nutritional quality.
However, lunch break is much more than just a time to eat: it is a vital break. It allows you to take a breather, catch up with colleagues, recharge your batteries, and return to work with more energy.
This naturally raises the question: how can you combine enjoyment, balance, and a controlled budget?
The answer can be summed up in two words: meal vouchers.
Pluxee meal vouchers: a simple and advantageous solution for profitable breaks
Pluxee meal vouchers, also known as Pluxee Lunch Cards, are designed to simplify employees' lives and make every lunch break more enjoyable.
Modern, flexible, and 100% digital, they are accepted in more than 2,300 restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and local shops throughout Luxembourg.
In concrete terms:
- Companies can offer up to €15 per day worked via the Pluxee Lunch card;
- The employer's contribution, up to €12.20, is exempt from taxes and social security contributions.
- The employee contribution, set at €2.80, completes the amount to reach a total of €15.
This scheme is based on a favorable tax framework defined by the Direct Taxation Administration.
It's a win-win situation:
- for employees, a tangible increase in purchasing power;
- For companies, an effective and sustainable HR tool to motivate, retain, and empower their teams.
“Thanks to my Pluxee Lunch card, I can really eat a more balanced lunch while supporting local businesses. It allows me to vary my meals while choosing fresh and balanced options.” - Cristal, employee in Luxembourg
Eating well means working better
Eating well means taking care of yourself. And when you feel good, you work better.
Numerous studies confirm that a balanced diet improves concentration, motivation, and performance.
At Pluxee Luxembourg, we firmly believe that a balanced and peaceful lunch break contributes directly to a successful day at work.
Our mission is clear: to support companies with simple, digital, and people-focused solutions that enhance well-being and quality of life at work.
Meal vouchers: much more than a financial benefit
Lunch vouchers are much more than just a “salary bonus.” They are a sign of recognition and appreciation.
When a company offers them, it sends a strong message to its employees:
“We want you to be able to eat well and healthily every day.”
This gesture creates bonds, builds trust, and fosters a more humane and caring corporate culture.
According to a Deloitte Human Capital Trends study (2023), organizations that integrate well-being into their culture see a 56% increase in engagement and a 32% reduction in absenteeism compared to others.
By offering Pluxee meal vouchers, companies are investing in the well-being, performance, and loyalty of their teams.
Supporting the purchasing power of employees in Luxembourg
In the face of rising living costs, Luxembourg meal vouchers are proving to be a real boost to purchasing power.
Every euro financed by the company becomes real purchasing power for the employee.
Concrete example:
| Situation | No meal vouchers | With Pluxee Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch expenses | 15 € per day at his expense | Up to €12.20 covered by the company |
| Monthly cost (20 days) | 300 € | Approximately €56 |
| Savings realized | — | ≈ 244 € |
Result:
More freedom to treat yourself, eat better, and less pressure on your daily budget.
A simple, tangible benefit that is highly valued by employees: 94% of them consider meal vouchers to be an essential benefit offered by their company (source: Mercer, 2024).
A strategic HR advantage for retaining talent
In Luxembourg's highly competitive job market, companies are looking to stand out from the crowd.
Pluxee meal vouchers are the perfect solution to this challenge: easy to implement, appreciated by employees, and meaningful.
On the HR side:
- A benefit exempt from tax and social security contributions up to €12.20 per day;
- An employer brand asset, a guarantee of a modern and responsible company;
- A powerful driver of loyalty: an employee who feels recognized and supported is an engaged employee.
A local and lasting impact
- By choosing Pluxee, companies actively support the local economy. Meal vouchers are used every day in partner restaurants, bakeries, and shops throughout Luxembourg.
- It is a concrete gesture that supports local stakeholders, revitalizes neighborhoods, and promotes short supply chains.
Beyond the economic aspect, this commitment contributes to more sustainable consumption, where everyone becomes a player in a more supportive local ecosystem.
Promoting friendliness and social ties
Lunch break isn't just a meal: it's a human interlude.
A moment to exchange ideas, build relationships, and strengthen team cohesion.
By encouraging these moments with Pluxee meal vouchers, companies promote:
- cohesion among colleagues,
- informal communication,
- and a more positive work environment.
“We have introduced a monthly Lunch Day where the whole team eats together using their Pluxee cards. This has helped to rebuild bonds between our hybrid employees.”
These small rituals foster a friendly atmosphere and strengthen collective motivation.
Pluxee Lunch: digital, convenient, and 100% local
Pluxee solutions combine simplicity, innovation, and sustainability:
- A single digital card, accepted at thousands of partner establishments in Luxembourg;
- An intuitive mobile app to track your spending, check your balance, and discover new places;
- Simplified management for HR, with automatic reloading, online tracking, and tax compliance;
- An eco-responsible approach that promotes short supply chains and reduces paper use;
- Direct support for the local economy: every meal financed with Pluxee Lunch supports a Luxembourg restaurant owner, artisan, or retailer.
- A dedicated local team, ready to listen to you, advise you, support you, and respond quickly to your needs.
- Privileged access to promotions and events, enriching the experience of beneficiaries and strengthening their purchasing power.
With Pluxee Lunch, a simple everyday gesture becomes a driver of positive impact for businesses, employees, and the local economy.
How to get the most out of your Pluxee meal vouchers
For employees:
- Explore partner businesses near your workplace using the Pluxee app.
- Vary your meals to combine pleasure, balance, and practicality.
- Use your card however you like: dine in, take out, or have it delivered.
For HR teams:
- Communicate this benefit in your internal communications (intranet, newsletters, meetings).
- Incorporate meal vouchers into your wellness and recognition programs.
- Highlight the human and sustainable aspects of this benefit in your employer branding activities.
Tip :
Combine the Pluxee Lunch card with the Pluxee Gift Card to create an even more attractive, flexible, and motivating benefits package, all managed in one place in the Pluxee app, for a simplified and consistent experience for your employees.
In summary: eating well means living well (and working well).
Pluxee meal vouchers are not just a tax benefit: they are real drivers of well-being and performance.
- For employees: more choice, more enjoyment, more peace of mind in everyday life.
- For businesses: a smart tax tool and a strong signal of recognition.
- For company: a revitalized local economy and a stronger culture of healthy eating at work.
At Pluxee Luxembourg, we believe that an enjoyable lunch break creates happier, more united, and more productive teams.
Let's work together to make every lunch a moment of well-being.
Discover the Pluxee Lunch card in Luxembourg: www.pluxee.lu
