party platter

Guest food spread

A party platter is a large serving dish arranged with assorted foods for group consumption—sliced meats and cheeses, vegetables with dip, or finger sandwiches.

The term implies minimal-effort entertaining: you can order a party platter from a deli or grocery store rather than preparing individual dishes.

We picked up a party platter from the supermarket for the office gathering.

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serving size/portioning

party plattersingle serving

Food sized for one

individual portion · appetizer plate · small plate · side dish · snack pack

social context

party platterTV dinner

Packaged frozen meal

weeknight dinner · desk lunch · leftovers · microwave dinner · midnight snack

Family

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