Easter Sunday is such a wonderful time of year. The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and we get to eat some of our favorite foods! What’s not to love?! While Easter is widely recognized as a time of happiness and hope, we know that it can also bring about some stress and frustration when it comes to planning. That’s why we’re here to help! Here are some of our tips for planning the perfect Easter event and catering menu.
Before we talk about anything else, it’s important to understand the reason behind Easter celebrations. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The New Testament of the Bible says this event took place only three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans.
Even though Easter is heavily rooted in religious traditions, there are many Easter rituals that non-Christians choose to observe. Essentially, Easter is a great holiday for everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, to celebrate hope, joy, love, and rebirth.
Famous Fried Chicken, Herb Baked Chicken, Roast Beef in Gravy, Italian Beef au Jus, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, California Blend Vegetables, Fresh Bread, Tableware, Warming Units
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, your choice of Breakfast pork Sausage Links or Breakfast Baked Ham, Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions, Fresh Cut Frut Salad, Biscuits, Butter and Assorted Jelly, Complete Tableware and Warming Units.
Sliced Turkey and Gravy, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Sweet Corn, Cranberry Relish, Assorted Dinner Rolls, Butter, Complete Tableware, & Warming Units.
Choice of Steak or Chicken Tacos with Soft Tortillas (2 per guest) - Including Onions, Cilantro, Limes, Salsa Verde, Mexican Rice, Corn Cobettes, Complete Tableware and Warming Units
Our Famous Fried Chicken, Glazed Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Greens, Corn Bread and Butter, Complete Tableware and Warming Units.
All Beef Hamburgers, All Beef Hot Dogs, Fresh Buns and Condiments, Corn on the Cob, Creamy Cole Slaw, Chilled Watermelon Slices, Complete Tableware and Warming Units
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Our Famous Fried Chicken, Herb Baked Chicken, Italian Beef au jus, Roast Beef in Gravy, Homestyle Potato Salad, Choice of Creamy Cole Slaw or Pasta Salad with Vegetables, Fresh Bread, Dinner Rolls, Complete Tableware and Warming Units,
Assorted Bagels, Assorted Danish and Muffins, Assorted Sliced Breakfast Breads, Mixed Juices, Jelly, Cream Cheese, Butter and Continental Tableware.
While these are some of the more popular Easter rituals to perform, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate the holiday. Find a few that work for you and your family, then do them again to celebrate each year!
I think we can all agree that one of the best parts of any Easter celebration is the food! There are tons of delicious dishes to enjoy on Easter, and sometimes it can be hard to choose what will make it on your menu. Plus, preparing all that food might be more difficult than you think.
To avoid all the stress of cooking, holiday crowds with long lines and picked over buffets, you may want to hire a professional catering company and host your Easter at home. They can help you put together the perfect Easter food menu based on your needs. For example, some Easter favorites tend to include: Glazed Ham, Fried & Baked Chicken, Pancakes, Buttermilk Biscuits, Danishes, and of course EGGS! Also, don’t forget a selection of desserts for those adults who aren’t able to steal a bit of chocolate from the kids Easter baskets.
Working with a catering company could be exactly what you need to have a more enjoyable Easter celebration this year! Make sure to check out the latest Easter Specials and other Catering Menus from Lee ‘n Eddies.
Give us call at (630) 350-3500 with any of your Easter Catering Questions.
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