Catering Ideas (Franklin Square, Plainview, Merrick: shop, food, backyard)

[ByWayofCanarsie]

Hello, all. I was hoping to get suggestions for off-premise caterers. We are throwing a first birthday party and are expecting about 50 people. We're not looking for anything fancy (a backyard BBQ or buffet style is fine). We're in southwest nassau.

Thanks in advance!

[bellakin123]

What town are you in? Valley Caterers in Franklin Square is very good and I believe they bring the grills to your house.

[ByWayofCanarsie]

I'm in Merrick. Thanks for the suggestion.

[zeekat123]

Try Iavarone Bros in Wantagh. They are great for catering..also Fairway Market in Plainview has a fantastic BBQ package.

[LoveMyKats]

Smokin' Als in Massapequa does off premises catering. The food is great!

Here is a link: Smokin' Al's - Catering Summary

[babysladkaya]

LI Bagel Café that has several locations, I believe, there is one in Merrick also has various BBQ packages, starting at $20 and they bring all the grilling equipment to your house, but you have to have a minimum of 50 people, I think. We have done many backyard parties with the size of the party you have here, 40-50 people and were also very pleased with La Bottega, also, several locations, just don't over-order, and be specific that you want them to bring the racks and the sternos to keep the food warm. I can send you the menu we had for this year's party where it was 45 people, roughly split 50/50 between adults and kids (ranging in ages from 3 to 15 with the group of 11 to 15 being prevalent), and no one left hungry. We had the same party size last year, I ordered way too much food so I scaled down this year and everyone loved it. For dessert, we have been doing it for the past 3 years, there is an artisanal ice cream shop in RVC, called Five Pennies Creamery, we would get quarts of assorted ice cream, again, a huge hit, but you will probably have the birthday cake for the 1 year old!

[Rocco 612]

Sempre Fame Catering. I posted the link below. Tell them Matt Mastrorocco reccomended them. They are hands down the best BBQ catering place. Family run. Hard workers. Best food. Ask for John Cavallo.

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