Hosting a party takes a lot of work. Among the many elements needed to consider is the food you plan on serving.

Party platters are perfect for giving guests a variety of choices when it comes down to what they want to eat. Here are a few things you need to consider when looking for or creating your own party platter!

Quality Is Everything

Having a little bit of everything is a great way for guests to bond – even if it’s over food! However, you want to be sure you’re serving quality food for your party to be a success. When creating your own party platters, be sure to select fresh produce and make your own dips and sauces.

Food often becomes the talking point around a platter so be sure you’re serving good quality items. We suggest visiting your local farmers market to obtain most items at a reasonable price. Items to consider adding to your board include:

• Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables
• Mixture of crackers
• A couple of quality cheeses
• Variety of nuts and seeds
• Edible flowers

Be Colourful

Make your party platter as colourful as you can. The more colour, the better, since it will act as a focal point and draw people in. When looking for fruits, consider berries since they’re naturally bright in colour and even add some edible flowers for a nice touch! For children you can cut fruits into shapes like stars or hearts. Not only will it give your platter a fun display, but the kids will love it too.

Assortment of Platters

When working on your party platters, keep everything in groups of three. For example, on one board include 3 types of cheeses, 3 different crackers, and 3 kinds of berries. This will keep them looking neat and balanced. Use this same layout for the other platters and consider placing items evenly across the entire platter so that your guests can reach them from any side of the table.

Consequently, filling in the gaps with crackers or smaller items like the edible flowers can make all the difference between a good-looking board and one that could use some work. We’d like to end by saying that when you’re working on your platters, you want to keep chilled and warm items away from each other as best as possible – give them their own platters.

Keep Everything Small

Make sure all the items are bite-sized. Food that’s too big to eat in one bite or two is going to be awkward for your visitors. Also, keep in mind that your guests probably want to try a little bit of everything so keeping everything small is key. Also, for any extra food, refrigerate it until it’s time to refill the board.

Hire a Professional

Party platters are harder to put together than one might think, especially if you want them to look perfect. It is really a bit of an art form.

So, to save you time and frustration, you can find a caterer to design and create the party platter for you. Perth Catering Platters doesn’t skimp on quality or variety. They work alongside you to create the perfect plate for your party.

Get in contact with us today to learn more about how we can benefit your event.