Sandwich bar ideas: four setups from real trays, with prices
Four sandwich bar ideas for a crowd: pulled pork sliders at $214 for 40, an Italian beef bar from $113.98, a cold deli bar, and a pinwheel spread. Real trays, real prices.
By the Upper Crust Catering kitchen
Sandwich bar ideas that work for a crowd come down to four setups: a hot pulled pork slider bar ($214 for 40 guests), an Italian beef and French roll bar (from $113.98), a cold deli bar built on a Deli Platter at $95, or a pinwheel spread at $79 for 60 pieces. Each comes from Upper Crust trays that you pick up in Yorkville, or have delivered, and there is no minimum on trays.
Idea 1: a pulled pork slider bar
BBQ Pulled Pork is $95 a tray and serves 20. Slider Sandwich Buns are $12 for 24. For 40 guests that is 2 pork trays and 2 bun trays, $190 + $24 = $214. Put it in chafing dishes and let guests build their own. The full plan is in pulled pork sliders for a crowd.
Idea 2: an Italian beef bar
Italian Beef Au Jus is $90 a tray in the smaller size and $150 in the larger. Fresh Baked French Rolls are $11.99 a dozen. The smaller tray with two dozen rolls is $90 + $23.98 = $113.98. Tell us your headcount when you order and we will say which beef size matches it. Serve with a Chafing Dish Set, $17 for each hot dish, and the jus stays warm for dipping.
Idea 3: a cold deli bar
For a lunch where nobody wants a hot line, order a Deli Platter, $95, and a Sandwich Platter, $79. We do not list fillings or toppings on the menu, so ask what comes on each tray when you order. Add Fresh Baked French Rolls for build-your-own sandwiches. For lunches where guests eat at a desk, Boxed Lunches start at $14.50 each, with a 20-box minimum. The full price list for sandwiches is in ham sandwiches and sandwich platters.
Idea 4: a pinwheel and finger sandwich spread
Pinwheel Sandwiches are $79, 60 pieces. Assorted Finger Sandwiches are $89, 60 pieces. Both are easy to eat standing up, which makes them the choice for open houses and showers.
Sides for any sandwich bar
- Potato Salad, $49 a tray
- Macaroni Pasta Salad, $59 a tray
- Creamy Cole Slaw, $55 a tray
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display, $74 a tray
One side tray per 20 guests is our planning guide. Dessert can be Brownies at $59 for 35 or Assorted Home Baked Cookies at $45 for 40.
Setup that makes a bar work
- Put the bread at the front of the line and the sides at the end.
- Give each hot dish its own serving spoon or tongs: $1 each.
- Set plates, napkins and silverware at $1.50 a person.
- For 60 guests or more, make two lines.
- Keep cold trays covered until the line starts.
Prices are before 9.25% sales tax. Order about three days ahead. Browse the platters menu or the corporate lunches page, then send your count through the quote form. Call (630) 553-9533.
Questions
How much bread do I need for a sandwich bar?
Plan one roll or bun per sandwich and a few extra. French rolls come by the dozen, buns by the tray of 24.
Can I mix hot and cold sandwiches?
Yes. A hot pork or beef tray beside a cold platter gives guests a choice.
Is there a minimum?
No. Trays and platters have no minimum and there is no small-party surcharge.
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