Entertaining & Catering Food Platters for Your Party
All of life’s celebrations, from the everyday to the extraordinary, deserve something special. At Big Y, when you’re ready to put together your next party, we are here to help make it happen.
Serving Tips: How much will I need?
Appetizers: 4 to 6 bites per person, per hour if it's an appetizer-only party; 6 bites total if they are pre-meal hors d'oeuvres
Cheese, Dips and Spreads: 2 to 4 ounces per person
Salads: 1 to 1 1/2 cups per person
Sides: 4 to 6 ounces per side, per person
Main Course: 6 to 8 ounces per person for lunch; 8 to 10 for dinner
Potatoes/Rice/Stuffing: 4 to 8 ounces per person
Desserts: 1 to 2 pieces per person; if you're offering mini-desserts, plan for at least 3 per person
Drinks: estimate 4 to 5 servings per bottle of wine; for 12-ounce beers, plan for 1-2 per person, per hour
BUTCHER SHOP
Ham
Glazed, spiral or served plain, our Big Y hams will be the perfect center of your holiday table. Perfect for any occasion.
Roast
Startle your guests with a beautiful Spoon Roast, Crown Roast and more. Big Y's roasts are restaurant quality, always tender and delicious.
Steak
If your holiday includes thick, juicy Angus Beef steaks, you've come to the right place. Big Y Prime and Choice steaks are perfect for the beef-eaters in your family.
FROM OUR KITCHEN
Sandwich Shop
Satisfy every craving with a made-to-order sub featuring Boar's Head Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses. Choose a Locally Baked White, Wheat or Everything Roll along with a wide variety of veggies and condiments.
Hand-Tossed Store-Made Pizza
Our dough is made fresh daily, hand-tossed and topped with our authentic Italian style sauce and your choice of the freshest, finest toppings.
Platters
Your guests will love our sandwich and wrap platters, whether they like deli meats or chicken, tuna sandwiches, we've got them prepared for you.
DELI
Deli Platters
Delight your guests with these delicious deli platters. Whether you are serving 10, 20 or more, we have you covered.
Cheese Boards
Order the perfect cheese or charcuterie board with something special to satisfy every taste. Whether your guests are traditional cheese and crackers folks or they are ready for something truly special, we can help. To learn how to make charcuterie cups, Click Here.
Culinary Tours Charcuterie
Create a bright, beautiful cheese board at a moment's notice with Culinary Tours Specialty Cheeses & Charcuterie.
BAKERY
Bakery Platters
Eclairs, Petit Fours, Bon Bons and so much more to tantalize your sweet tooth, all here in ready-made platters. From simple, fudgy brownies and chewy cookies to creme filled delights, check out all that our Bakery has to offer.
Breads
Treat your guest to the best of our holiday or every day rolls and breads. Don't forget our Signature Collection Snowflake Rolls, packaged for parties of all sizes.
Desserts
Pastries, cakes and pies...oh my! We have the perfect desserts for every occasion, no matter how big or small. Locally made Lyman pies, decadent European layer cakes and so much more are all fresh and ready for your next party.
PRODUCE
FLORAL
Vegetable Platter
A bountiful harvest of the crispiest, freshest vegetables, artfully arranged to be a beautiful focal point for your table.
Bouquets
Every hostess loves a beautiful bouquet from our talented Big Y Florists. Whether you want a seasonal bouquet or something truly special, we have so many varieties to choose.
SEAFOOD
Shrimp
Try our fresh Shrimp platters for any size party. They are delicious and great time-savers to help lighten your load.
Sushi
Choose from any of our fresh Sushi platters and your guests will be thrilled. Our Sushi Chefs are making your favorite rolls, sashimi, sushi bowls and more, fresh for you daily.
Fried Seafood
One Bite & You're Hooked! Flaky, fresh haddock fillets, large sea scallops, delectable clam strips & more! If your guests are looking for the finest fried seafood, look no further.
Skilled Cake Decorators
Our World Class Cake Decorators are willing and ready to design your perfect cake for any special occasion. From Photo Cakes to Specialty Cakes, we are sure to have something that fits every occasion!
Our Skilled Cheese Merchants
Our trained Cheese Merchants are here to help you make the perfect selections for any occasion - even a la carte cheese and charcuterie boards.
Skilled Florists
Brighten a loved one’s day with a unique, fresh floral arrangement created by our florists. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, an anniversary or just because, we have you covered for any occasion. Our florists can help design floral arrangements that you cannot find anywhere else.
Our Trained Butchers
Our Butchers are Trained & Trusted to Serve You Best.
Visit our trained & trusted butchers for advice on the best cuts of meat for your recipe. Choosing the right cut will inspire you to create your culinary masterpiece.
We will sharpen your knives for FREE!
Our Trained Seafood Experts
Our Big Y team prides itself on having the freshest food available, and our seafood department is no exception. Whether it’s a fresh catch for dinner or a pre-seasoned party-ready appetizer, our seafood department delivers.
Perfect Pairings for Your Celebration
Discover our incredible variety of wine, beer and spirits — the best in New England. We can help you choose the beverages that will perfectly complement your meal. Visit tableandvine.com to order online from our West Springfield, MA Flagship location.
Hugl Weine Zweigelt Rose
1 L.
Lima Vinho Verde Granite
750 ml.
Le Jade Chardonay
750 ml.
Chakana Estate Selection Malbec
750 ml.