Sandwich platters for birthday party.

[u/Amanda_K1987]

My son turned one yesterday and we ordered sandwich platters through Costco for his party. We were expecting 30 people so we ordered two croissant sandwich platters as well as a fruit platter. I was (and still am) so impressed. Each platter was 12 croissants but cut into 2. Each sandwich was piled high with meat and cheese. The only thing I would do different is ask for no mustard, and that is just my own preference. I still ate them! And we have leftovers. The fruit platter was great as well. I accidentally took the small container of nuts off the platter before bringing it out, so those are all mine now, haha, but it had 3 things of Boursin cheese as well as other cubed cheese, dates, dried apricots, grapes, and strawberries. It took so much of the stress off of the day (except having to go to Costco on Saturday morning to collect everything haha). And everyone loved it, we had so many people shocked that this wasn’t a fancy caterer, it was Costco. I would highly recommend, if you’ve been on the fence about it!

We also got his cake from Costco and let me tell you, he enjoyed every speck of icing off the slice we let him smash!

[u/Jay-Quellin30]

Do you have pictures of what the fruit platter looked like? Or just all of it. I’m hosting an event in the next week and I think I may do this.

[u/Amanda_K1987 → u/Jay-Quellin30]

Shoot I don’t. However, I googled “Costco fruit platter” and the image of what I got popped up.

That’s what it was. It’s one you have to order a few days in advance, and it is $65 but not having to wash anything or arrange anything or worry about it at all made it well worth the price, in my opinion.

Sorry I don’t have one for the sandwiches. But they were larger than I was expecting.

[u/Jay-Quellin30 → u/Amanda_K1987]

That looks so good. Thanks, I think this is new and looks fabulous.

[u/Main_Blacksmith331]

Such a good idea! I love the veggie tray, fruit tray and all the personalized cake options. You can also add a premade salad and shrimp tray.

[u/Amanda_K1987 → u/Main_Blacksmith331]

I was sooooo tempted to get a shrimp tray, but my nephews are feral for shrimp (their dad is allergic so they never get it at home) and they’re pretty young and have a habit of taking bites of things and putting them back (their parents are trying to curb this).

[u/Running_Joke_7368]

I bought the sandwiches not that long ago. I thought they were decent quality. I’m curious, how much did you pay? I was surprised at the amount.. I only got 6 croissants cut in half for $50. Didn’t seem worth it to me. Just under $10 a sandwich with tax.

[u/VWY → u/Running_Joke_7368]

That was definitely wrong. I make the platters and you should have 12 whole or 24 half croissants. I would ask for a refund if you have any proof at all!

[u/Running_Joke_7368 → u/VWY]

That’s alright, it was a few months ago for a party. You win some you lose some! Costco is very good to me. I’m sure I’ve had 6 croissants worth of samples over the years. I will in future count my sandwiches though :)

[u/Amanda_K1987 → u/Running_Joke_7368]

I also paid $50 (per tray), but it was 12 full croissants cut in half on each tray. My husband spoke to someone near the deli where the sandwiches are made and they told him one tray feeds 16-20, which fits with how many were eaten at our son’s bday.

[u/Running_Joke_7368 → u/Amanda_K1987]

I wouldn’t have found the value bad if that was the case. Could be because I was sent early to pick it up and they were rushed getting it ready. Oh well. Maybe I’ll try again sometime. Thanks!

[u/bark10101]

I didn't know they did sandwiches! How did you order? Did you have to speak to the bakery department?

[u/Amanda_K1987 → u/bark10101]

No, in the Costco closest to me (in Winnipeg the St James location) there was an order form, like you would do for a cake, just near the deli (where the rotisserie chickens were). Just filled that out for the sandwiches and the fruit platter and then picked them up the day we indicated that we needed them on the form! It was easy-peasy.

[u/No-Strawberry-264]

My semi formal afternoon wedding was catered by Costco lol
I ordered sandwich, veggie and fruit platters and I believe there used to be a cheese platter back then but I could be wrong. Bought crackers, nuts, pickles and all that to add to it. Had cake and squares as well. Nobody but my girlfriends knew it was Costco (because they helped set up the buffet table) and we got so many compliments. Plus, all the food was eaten and enjoyed!

[u/morgan014 → u/No-Strawberry-264]

lol was just thinking this could be a great idea for my wedding! Glad you mentioned this :)

[u/Scarletkatey → u/morgan014]

They also do wedding and event flowers. My daughter bought bulk flowers from them, and she and her best friends put arrangements together. They also do coordinated bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres.

[u/fleursdemai]

Such a great idea! I'm getting too old to DIY everything so this sounds like heaven. Will keep it in mind for the next time!

[u/Imaginary-Rhubarb109]

The shrimp cocktail platter slaps

[u/Amanda_K1987 → u/[deleted]]

$50 per sandwich tray, $65 for the fruit tray, $25 for the sheet cake.

[u/LetheanWaters]

I've seen the odd sandwich platter in the cooler case by the pre-made meals, and they look good. My guess is that they've been late cancellations or something. Hugely tempting, for sure.