If you are looking for a way to streamline your hosting duties, ordering party trays can make the holidays easier. To do it with an extra dose of flair, consider making the focus of your food table Cajun seafood. This option is likely unexpected and a nice change from some of typical offerings normally served at holiday parties, which could make your party the standout of the season.
Hosting a gathering during the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. To help you get started, we have compiled some helpful tips.
Making Cajun Seafood Party Trays Your Centerpiece
For a really eye-catching spread, it is important to have several items on the food table stand out from the rest. This is where our Cajun seafood party trays come in.
A good party tray should come in different sizes so it can be tailored to the size of your specific gathering. Depending on the size of the party trays you order, they can typically feed anywhere from a minimum of eight to sixteen people, with the option to purchase additional a la carte items as well.
Our party trays feature a variety of options to make all your guests happy. Here is what you can expect with the various sizes of party trays offered:
A party tray for eight to ten people includes:
- 12 Catfish strips
- 12 Chicken tenders
- 20 Shrimps
- 12 (2 ounce) Dips
- 8 Boudin balls
- 1 Large house salad
- Your choice of 2 of the following sides: 2 lbs. of coleslaw, 2 lbs. of dirty rice, 4 corn on the cob and 12 red skin potatoes, or for a little extra – 2 lbs. of deluxe Cajun fried rice
A party tray that serves ten to twelve people includes:
- 14 Chicken tenders
- 30 Shrimps
- 16 Catfish
- 14 (2 ounce) Dips
- 1 Large house salad
- 10 Boudin balls
- 2 of the following sides: 2 lbs. of dirty rice, 2 lbs. of coleslaw, 4 corn on the cobs and 12 red skin potatoes, or for an additional cost – 2 lbs. of deluxe Cajun fried rice
Our largest Cajun seafood party tray feeds 14 – 16 people and includes:
- 40 Shrimps
- 20 Chicken Tenders
- 20 Catfish strips
- 20 (2 ounce) Dips
- 12 Boudin balls
- A half-pan of house salad
- 2 of the following sides: 4 lbs. of dirty rice, 3 lbs. of coleslaw, 10 corn on the cobs and 20 red skin potatoes, or for an extra cost – 4 lbs. of deluxe Cajun fried rice
In addition to these three different-sized party trays, we also offer a variety of a la carte items to add on for a larger crowd, such as:
- 20 Catfish strips
- 40 Chicken tenders
- 50 Shrimps
- 1 lb. Fried crawfish tails
- 20 Boudin balls
- Half-pan of coleslaw
- Half-pan of dirty rice
- 10 Corns on the cob and 20 red skin potatoes
- Half-pan of combination Cajun fried rice
- 1 qt Gumbo
- Half gallon of gumbo
- 1 qt Etouffee
- Half gallon of etouffee
- 1 qt Red bean and rice with sausage
- Half gallon of red bean and rice with sausage
If you will be serving some picky eaters or just want to have added variety, it can also be a nice touch to pick up a fruit or vegetable tray to serve alongside your Cajun seafood feast.
An added benefit of ordering party trays is that it cuts down on the amount of work the host needs to do in the kitchen. This leaves them free to focus on creating just the right atmosphere for their guests.
Since ordering party trays can make the holidays easier and your party the hit of the season, why set it up any other way?
How to Display Party Trays on the Food Table
Now that you know how ordering party trays can make the holidays easier, next step is to address how you can spruce up the serving table to give off a lovely holiday vibe.
Think about the holiday you are celebrating and let that be an easy way to create a theme. For example, if you are hosting a New Year’s party, make sure to use plates and napkins that give off a classy and celebratory vibe so that they can be part of the table decorations. Even silverware can add a little color to the tablescape if using colorful or shiny utensils.
Cover the table with a tablecloth and then bedazzle it with some shiny confetti reminiscent of New Years. It can be a nice touch to add a few other little trinkets such as candles, photo props, and noisemakers.
For an even stronger holiday vibe, consider replating some of your party trays onto platters that are holiday themed as well. Be sure to put out plenty of tongs so that guests can fill their plates with food without touching food with their fingers.
The way a host serves up drinks at the party can also add to the atmosphere. If hosting a classy holiday gathering, consider serving drinks in wine glasses. If it is a more relaxed celebration, paper cups or canned sodas and bottled water may be appropriate.
Lastly, consider making holiday themed cards that indicate what type of food is on each tray in case your guests are not sure what everything is. It is a small but thoughtful touch so that guests will know exactly what types of food they are putting on their plates.
Ordering Party Trays Can Make the Holidays Easier
When ordering party trays for your next holiday gathering, not only do you delegate the food responsibilities to someone else, it also opens up your schedule so you can tend to other things like creating a festive atmosphere, decorating the venue, and even making sure you have the perfect outfit!
However, we saved the best for last. For many of our customers who order party trays for celebrations, their hands down favorite part is how it makes clean-up a breeze. Instead of washing dishes and pots and pans, all that is needed is to throw away the empty party trays.
Now that you know ordering party trays can make the holidays easier, it is time to put those party planning skills to good use. Call 7Spice Cajun Seafood today and order your party trays for the holidays!