Yes, moving the team lunch to Thursday works well for me, and I think that timing will help because more people are in the office that day.
For the room, the smaller conference space is probably better since the group is still pretty compact, and it stays a little quieter in the afternoon.
If you want, I can bring a printed agenda so people can follow the discussion without asking for updates halfway through.
On the food question, something simple makes sense, maybe sandwiches, fruit, and sparkling water, because it keeps cleanup easier and nobody has to wait long.
I also agree with your thought about ending with ten minutes for open questions, since that usually brings out the details people hesitate to mention at the start.
If the weather stays mild, we could even take the last part outdoors near the patio benches, which might make the conversation feel less formal and more useful.
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That reminder about bringing name tags was helpful, and yes, I can take care of that before everyone arrives.
I think using the shorter table near the window is a better setup because it leaves more room for people to stand and talk without crowding the doorway.
About the schedule, starting with quick updates and then moving into the practical questions makes sense to me, especially since people usually need a few minutes to settle in.
If someone arrives late, I can catch them up quietly so the main discussion keeps moving and nobody has to restart a topic.
On the seating issue, mixing departments a bit could be useful because it tends to get better conversation than placing the same groups together every time.
Also, if you still need help tracking dietary notes for the shared lunch, send me the final list and I will make sure it stays organized in one place.
That should keep the afternoon fairly smooth and avoid too much back and forth.