party tray
Snack serving platform
A party tray is a large platter arranged with finger foods for group gatherings, typically featuring items like sliced meats, cheeses, vegetables with dip, or fruit.
Grocery stores and delis sell pre-made party trays for convenience, though hosts often assemble their own.
The foods are meant to be picked at casually rather than served as a formal meal.
I ordered a party tray from the deli for the office celebration.
Collection of people meeting
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- showerWater spray for bathing
holiday · tailgate · housewarming · birthday · graduation · game day · picnic · brunch
Large flat serving dish
- assortmentMixed collection of things
- sectionsDivided portions of something
- garnishDecorative food topping
- presentationFormal display to viewers
compartments · centerpiece · spread · display · layout · variety · portions · selection
Raw vegetables for dipping
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- cheeseboardPlatter for dairy selections
antipasto · meze · deviled eggs · stuffed mushrooms · prosciutto · smoked salmon · caprese · crostini
Cubed dairy snack
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- grapesClustered vine fruit
- carrotsEdible orange taproots
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
cherry tomatoes · salami · pepperoni · nuts · pretzels · hummus · olives · pickles
- supermarketSelf-service food retailer
- orderingPlacing in sequence
- customHabitual group practice
- deliveryConveyance of goods
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- buffetSelf-service meal display
shower · holiday · tailgate · housewarming · birthday · graduation · game day · picnic · brunch · happy hour
platter
Large flat serving dish
- assortmentMixed collection of things
- sectionsDivided portions of something
- garnishDecorative food topping
presentation · compartments · centerpiece · spread · display · layout · variety · portions · selection · finger foods
crudites
Raw vegetables for dipping
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
cheeseboard · antipasto · meze · deviled eggs · stuffed mushrooms · prosciutto · smoked salmon · caprese · crostini · dolmas
cheese cubes
Cubed dairy snack
celery · cherry tomatoes · salami · pepperoni · nuts · pretzels · hummus · olives · pickles · dried apricots
meat and cheese
- supermarketSelf-service food retailer
- orderingPlacing in sequence
- customHabitual group practice
- trayssalver
- edible arrangementsfruit bouquet, fruit basket, chocolate strawberries, melon balls, pineapple chunks
party traysingle serving
Food sized for one
TV dinner · lunch box · bento box · microwave meal · takeout container