We all love a good party – it’s great toget together and enjoy good food.In fact, the only downside is thethought of catering. But thanks to Sainsbury’sbrilliant entertaining service, there’s no needto spend hours in the kitchen.2Let’sparty!Take the hassle out of throwing aparty by ordering all your food fromSainsbury’s, plus we’ve got greatpartyware, drinks, free glass hireand super hints and tips to makeyour ‘do’ go with a bang28Perfect for every eventOur tempting range includes sandwiches,wraps, snacks and sweet treats. Fill in one of the formsat the back of this brochure and hand it to a colleague atthe Sainsbury’s deli counter at least three days before your event,arranging a convenient time for collection. Then all you need to dois pick up your goodies and enjoy your party!Celebration cakesOur cake-ordering service is ideal for any celebration. Fromsimple birthday cakes and indulgent chocolate creationsto dreamy fairytale castles and fun pirate cakes, we havewonderful designs to suit every occasion.Free glass hireThere’s no need to worry about having enough glasses, asyou can hire them from us – for free*! See page 32 for details.All prices correct at time of going to print. All items are subject to availability.Counter service available in selected stores only.Sainsbury’s reserves the right to vary precise ingredients where necessary.Some products may contain nuts. *Conditions applyProduced by Seven for Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT.PA754593 01/02/14-31/12/1712Don’t forget...Order your plattersat the deli counter atleast three daysbefore your eventMix it up21It’s tempting to order all your favourite foods,but remember that your guests might includevegetarians, expectant mothers, or kids, so youneed to have a range of veggie, fish and meatoptions. Sainsbury’s platters cater for everyone– if you order a variety you’re bound to pleaseand there’ll be no need to rummage throughyour cupboards to find alternatives.Tip… Ask friends or family to help outhanding round platters of food – do one circuitof the room, then put it on your table to free uptime to mingle.How muchdo I order?It’s better to have too much rather than toolittle – you don’t want to be on the phoneordering pizzas when your guests have clearedyour platters and are looking for more food!So, work out in advance how much food you’llneed. As a rough guide, allow 4-6 pieces perperson per hour, so if you’re expecting 10guests and the party is going to last threehours, serve up 120-180 portions. See page 34for our party planner with some fantasticcombinations of platters.Every order is freshlyprepared just for you – allyou have to do is pick it up3
32We have allyour party needs:food, drinks,plates, cutlery,decorations – evenfree glass hire*!30Classicsandwichplatter,£10All your favourites are in thisclassic platter made up of 24sandwich triangles. Fillingsinclude flavours such as chicken& sweetcorn, cheese & onion,prawn mayonnaise, ham &mustard, and egg & baconGet organised!So, you’ve decided to throw theparty of the year – here’s how tomake sure you don’t forget athing and can enjoy your bash• Invitations: whether you make orwrite your own, or send out a groupemail (we know what most of you willdo!), ensure you have a RSVP – both phoneand email – on your invite. Chase up anyonewho hasn’t responded before you order yourfood and buy suppliesDon’t forget...Send out your inviteswell in advance tomake sure everyonecan make it44• You’ve got your guest list, so start planningyour food and drinks, taking into considerationthe likes and dislikes of your guests• Order your platters and cakes from Sainsbury’sat least three days before the big day. Don’t doyour weekly shop at the same time or there’llbe no room in the fridge. Instead, book aSainsbury’s online delivery for the next day –visit sainsburys.co.uk/groceries to find out how• Take advantage of the glass hire service atSainsbury’s. No need to beg or borrow glasses,you can get wine glasses, champagne flutesand tumblers all free of charge*. Simply visitthe Customer Service Desk in store to order,then pick them up when you collect yourSainsbury’s food order• Fill up your trolley with disposable plates,bowls, cutlery, napkins and serving platters atSainsbury’s (see page 30 for more info), plusgrab an extra roll of bin bags for blitzing thedisaster zone – er, kitchen – the next day• Tell your neighbours about the party bypopping a note through their letterbox –especially if you are expecting someparty-goers to stay until the wee hours* conditions apply. see page 32 for detailsSandwichclubFromtraditional favouritesto classics with a twist,these sandwich plattersare real crowd-pleasers5