My favorite party foods... catered by the grocery store
I love a casual gathering where the focus is connection more than the food. Give me a great guest list, a fun activity and my favorite party foods… catered by the grocery store.
Whether I am hosting a morning mahjong session at the kitchen counter, an afternoon cannonball contest in the pool, or an evening of Mexican train by the fire, I serve something delicious on the side.
I don't need to spend a fortune to create the perfect party. The best get togethers have a simple activity and some guaranteed crowd pleasers to nibble on.
Every grocery store I have shopped at has a catering selection that many customers overlook. Sure, I could buy the ingredients and prep it all myself, but I love this strategy to maximize my time connecting with friends.
Catering is always my first choice for a game party. I want to spend more time at the table… and less time slicing and dicing the appetizers.
These are my favorite suggestions for the best party foods to serve from Whole Foods, but you can find local party trays at any grocery store. Usually I can get these preordered and ready 24-48 hours in advance all online.
Favorite party foods for 8 people from the Nashville Whole Foods grocery store:
Morning Missy Mahjong party menu picks:
Bagels and cream cheese- serves 12, $25
Fruit platter- serves 8, $30
Deviled eggs- serves 4, $10 (I'd buy at least two orders!)
Box of coffee- serves 16, $35
Afternoon Missy Mahjong party menu picks:
Goat Cheese, pecan and cranberry Salad- serves 8 $35
Tea sandwiches serves 8, $60
Fresh Fruit Tart, serves 8, $30
Dinner Missy Mahjong party menu picks:
Meats and Cheese Platter, serves 8 $60
Mediterranean Mezze Platter, serves 8 $40
Caesar Salad, serves 8, $30
Chicken Scallopini Serves 8 $65
Mini Cheesecake platter: serves 12, $27
