Please allow a minimum 24 hours notice for Party Platter orders. We cannot accept changes in quantities or orders less than 24 hours before pick-up. All photographs are representational. Some items and/or garnishes may be substitued due to availability. Some trays or items may not be available at select stores.
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Make it easy on yourself and let Foodland
help you with all your entertaining needs.
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Browse through this brochure and plan your gathering.
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Visit our Fresh Departments to discuss your choices.
If you are ordering various items from several
departments, a representative from our Deli will be
happy to co-ordinate your order and make life easier
for you.
Entertaining
Guide to
Let Us Take
A Load Off
great beginnings . . .
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appetizers & nibblers . . .
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the main event . . .
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sweet endings . . .
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plan like a pro . . .
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Entertaining
can be easy
when you let
the friendly
staff at
Foodland lend
a helping hand.
Our party trays
and platters
make menu
planning a
breeze for any
size event and
all our trays are
made fresh to order from delicious, premium ingredients,
so you know your crowd will be happy and satisfied.
Order your trays from our in store Deli Manager at least 24
hours in advance. Your order will be ready to pick-up and
serve on the day of your event, meaning you can spend more
time with your guests and less time in the kitchen.
Now that’s the best kind of celebration!
WE’rE hErE tO hElP
tABlE OF cOntEntS
Get the Party
Started
Set the
Mood
No matter the season,
our beautiful and stylish
flower arrangements,
bouquets or live plants
will help complement
the occasion.
Visit our in-store
Floral Specialist to
discuss the right
selection for your
special event!
FRUIT & YOGURT
PARFAITS
refreshing Yogurt, wholesome granola topped with fresh mixed fruits.
(Serves 1-2)
CONTINeNTAl
BReAkFAST
An assortment of tea Biscuits, Mini Fruit-topped Danishes, Fruit Bites and
chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Large (Serves 15-20)
Rise &
Shine
hErE’S tO grEAt
BEgInnIngS
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great beginnings
5
All BUTTeR
PASTRIeS
croissants, twists and Strawberry & cheese Danishes.VeGGIe
An assortment of fresh veggies. Mini carrots, Broccoli Florettes, cauliflower Florettes, celery Sticks, Sweet red and green Pepper Slices, Seedless cucumbers & grape tomatoes.
Regular (Serves 10-15) Large (Serves 15-20)
No worries. Just pick up
some of our Made Fresh
Daily Grab and Go Trays
to get the party started!
FRUIT
A rainbow of fresh seasonal fruit. Dip, honeydew, cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple, Strawberries, Seedless grapes. Regular (Serves 10-15) Large (Serves 20-25)Small
Bites
tIcklE YOur
tAStEBuDS
Last Minute
Entertaining?
FlATBReADS
& DIP APPeTIzeR
two compliments Dips with Pita and naan wedges and choice of two flavours of Ace Bakery Baguette crisps.
Large (Serves 10-15)
BReAD BOAT
two flavours of rye Bread surrounding a loaf of Pumpernickel rye Bread filled with creamy Spinach Dip.
Large (Serves 10-15)
ClASSIC SPINACh DIP
IN PUMPeRNICkel
We fill a large fresh Pumpernickel rye loaf with creamy Spinach Dip – always a hit.
(Serves 4-6)
CANADIAN FINe CheeSe
Quebec Brie, cranberry goat cheese and 5 year aged raw milk Quebec cheddar garnished with dried apricots and roasted almonds. Oka and Devil’s rock Blue cheese pyramid are additions to the large platters.
Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15)
ARTISAN SeleCTION
ChARCUTeRIe PlATTeR
Sliced Prosciutto, French Style Dried Sausage, Bocconcini cheese, 30 month aged Parmigiano reggiano, plus fine Olives & Antipasto. Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15)
eUROPeAN
SPeCIAlTY
CheeSe
roquefort, chaumes and St. Andre, garnished with dried apricots, dates and roasted almonds. French camembert and St Maure are additions to the large platters.Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15) large platter shown large platter shown
SUBS
Selection of roasted turkey Breast, Angus roast Beef and Black Forest ham.
Regular 12 pieces (Serves 4-6) Large 24 pieces (Serves 6-10)
CIABATTA SANDWICheS
2 styles: cajun turkey with Swiss and tuscan ham with havarti.
Regular 10 pieces (Serves 4-6) Large 20 pieces (Serves 8-12)
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the Main event
FReSh SANDWICh WRAPS
Assortment of chicken caesar, Black Forest ham, roast Beef & Vegetarian.
Regular 12 pieces (Serves 4-6) Large 20 pieces (Serves 6-10)
TRIANGle SANDWICheS
Assorted selection of delicious tuna Salad, Egg Salad and Salmon.
Regular 24 pieces (Serves 4-6) Large 56 pieces (Serves 6-10)
Party
Time
StEP rIght uP
AnD DIg In
CUBeD MeAT & CheeSe
Summer and Polish Sausages, kolbassa, and hot genoa Salami are paired with Mild and Marble cheddar as well as creamy and flavoured havarti.
Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15)
SlICeD MeAT & CheeSe
Black Forest ham, roast Beef, cooked turkey Breast, hungarian Salami, kolbassa loaf, Mild cheddar, Marble cheddar, creamy havarti & Flavoured havarti.
Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15)
CUBeD CheeSe
Mild and Medium Ontario heritage cheddar, creamy and flavoured havarti as well as Quebec Swiss, garnished with seasonal grapes.
Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15)
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the Main event
SlICeD MeAT
Black Forest ham, honey ham, cooked turkey Breast, hungarian Salami, roast Beef, Smoked chicken Breast, kolbassa loaf.
Regular (Serves 8-12) Large (Serves 12-15)
GReeN leAF
SAlADS
Your choice of: Blt with cheddar, caesar Salad, garden Salad,
garden Salad with cheddar, greek Salad, Simply garden Salad. Regular (Serves 1-2) Large (Serves 4-6)
ADMIRAl ShRIMP
large cooked tail on Shrimp served with zesty Seafood cocktail Sauce with lemon twists & Parsley.
Regular (Serves 10-15)
ShRIMP &
SURIMI CRAB
large cooked tail-on Shrimp, imitation Surimi crab & cocktail Sauce.Regular (Serves 10-15)
COOkIeS
An assortment of fresh in-store baked cookies accompanied by macaroons. Large (Serves 15-20)
SWeeT SqUAReS
Assorted Sweet Squares: nanaimo, carrot cake, Buttertart Bar & assorted Brownies.Regular (Serves 10-15) Large (Serves 15-20)
SWeeT CRAVINGS
Assortment of compliments Mini Butter & Pecan tarts, Macaroons, compliments two-Bite Brownies, compliments Mini Sugar Donuts, plus refreshing red & green grapes. Regular (Serves 10-15) Large (Serves 15-20)
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sweet endings
Delicious
Finale
EnD On A SWEEt nOtE
Let Them
Fresh Food
Friendly Neighbours
Eat Cake
cOMPlEtE YOur cElEBrAtIOn
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Soireés, showers, birthdays, weddings and casual gatherings are
celebrations of friends and families that are made better with cake.
Visit our in store bakery for a wide selection of cakes and desserts that
are the perfect ending to your celebration.
The best celebration begins with a visit to Foodland.
Our butcher can make your special occasion even more memorable with quality Meats, expertly trimmed, fully seasoned and ready to cook. not sure what to serve? let us know. We do this sort of thing all the time and would be happy to help.
Please allow minimum 24 hours for custom designs and messages.
we are your party essentials headquarters and we can help you find everything you need to make your celebration complete. From appetizers to zesty sauces we’ve got you covered with our compliments line of products.
gift ideas Our fruit baskets and Foodland gift cards are perfect gifts for friends and family who like to entertain or you can find gift solutions for everyone on your list at our gift card kiosk.
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plan like a prO
Plan Like
Entertaining
A Pro
Checklist
3
weeks before
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day before
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week before
2
weeks before
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day of party
3
days before
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Ice, ice bucket, ice tongs or scoopo
Glasses (water, wine, beer, mixed drinks, soft drinks, coffee/tea)o
Coffee and tea bag assortmento
Wine, beer, chilled soft drinkso
Cream & Sugaro
Corkscrew and bottle openero
Club Soda (for drinks and spot removal)o
Candles and matcheso
Centerpiece & Decorationso
Tablecloth and napkinso
Plates (appetizer, salad, dinner, dessert)o
Silverware (all courses, and coffee/tea stirrers)o
Food pickso
Garbage Bags for clean-upo
Sterile work surfaces and utensilso
Refrigeration for perishableso
Tongs/serving utensils for foodso
Spoons for dips to discourage “double dipping”Food Tip: Only set out 30 minutes worth of food at a time to keep cold foods cool, hot foods hot.
n Send out invitations
n Decide on theme (if you want one)
n Plan the menu
n Line up the venue and any help you may need
n Set the tables
n Finish as much food prep and cooking as possible
n Give your house a once-over
n Clean house thoroughly
n Set the stage, arrange furniture, plan lighting, decorations and play lists
n Take inventory of food, cookware and supplies needed
n Stock the bar
n Clean any crystal, china, silverware and launder and iron any table linens
n Do first round of grocery shipping and prepare any dishes that can be frozen
n In the morning pick up party platters from Foodland
n Display food
n Place chairs
n Greet guests
n Decorate
n Order party trays, cake and flowers from Foodland
n Shop for any outstanding supplies