Food ideas for memorial service

[Anonymous]

My brother and I are hosting a casual memorial gathering for about 50 friends and family for our father who passed away in March at a local community center. We won't have time or energy to make food and were going to pick up platters or have a catering company provide food but I'm having a hard time figuring out what kind of food to serve for a 2 pm gathering. Any ideas of food or places to pick up or cater from would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

For a 2pm event that isn't expected to last more than an hour or two, light hors d'oeuvres and some sweets seems fine. Use very small plates and mainly finger foods.

[Anonymous]

If I didn't have a big budget, I'd get platters of small sandwiches and cheese and such from Costco.

[Anonymous]

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with the Costco recommendation. I'd get small sandwich and wrap platters (all cut small - the sandwiches in quarters and wraps into pinwheels), along with fruit/veggie trays and some trays of brownies/cookies. I bet someone in the deli could give you an idea of quantities. Or you could do something similar at Giant.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks so much everyone. I'm going to look into wrap and cheese platters from Giant and make things easy for us. I appreciate the suggestions.