Hosting does not have to mean spending the whole day in the kitchen. Pick-up catering trays from Adelinas Restaurant & Bar give hosts an easy way to serve a crowd-pleasing meal for game days, holiday gatherings, casual family dinners, and backyard events without ever turning on the stove.

Sizing Your Trays for the Right Guest Count

One of the first questions hosts ask is how much food to order, and our trays come in sizes built to take the guesswork out of that decision.

Small Trays for Intimate Gatherings

A small tray works well for a casual dinner with close family or a handful of friends, giving everyone a generous portion without leftovers piling up in the fridge for a week.

Large Trays for Bigger Celebrations

Larger trays are built for game days, holiday parties, and bigger family gatherings, where a bigger crowd needs enough food to keep everyone satisfied through several hours of hosting.

Building a Balanced Menu From Our Tray Options

A great spread usually includes a mix of courses rather than just one dish, and our tray menu makes it easy to build that balance.

Starting With a Starter

An antipasti tray gives guests something to nibble on as they arrive, setting the tone for the meal before the main courses come out.

Choosing a Pasta and a Main

Pairing a pasta tray with a chicken tray covers both the comfort food crowd and guests looking for something heartier, giving your table real variety without extra effort on your part.

Finishing With Dessert

Rounding out the spread with a dessert tray means your gathering ends on a sweet note, without you needing to bake anything the night before.

Easy Reheating and Serving Tips

Our trays are designed to reheat well, so food tastes just as good served an hour after pick-up as it did when it left our kitchen. A low, slow reheat in the oven, covered with foil, keeps pasta and chicken from drying out, while antipasti items are best served at room temperature straight from the tray.

Serving Straight From the Tray

Many hosts skip transferring food to separate serving dishes altogether, setting the trays out directly with serving utensils for an easy, low-cleanup setup that still looks great on the table.

Planning Your Pick-Up Order

Ordering Ahead for Game Days and Holidays

Busy weekends like game days and holidays fill up fast, so placing your tray order a few days ahead helps guarantee your pick-up time and gives our kitchen the lead time to prepare everything fresh.

Timing Your Pick-Up Around Your Event

Scheduling pick-up an hour or two before guests arrive gives you enough time to reheat trays if needed and set up the table without feeling rushed right as the first guests walk in.

Mixing Trays With a Few Homemade Touches

Many hosts round out their pick-up order with a homemade side or a store-bought dessert, blending our trays with their own personal touches for a spread that feels both effortless and personal.

Reusing the Same Order for Future Gatherings

Once you find a tray combination that your family and friends love, it is easy to place the same order again for the next gathering, taking even more of the planning off your plate the second time around.

If you are looking for stress-free pick-up catering near Chestnut Hill, we are the right place for you with our robust menu, seasonal inspired dishes and drinks, great staff and services ready to give you and your party a memorable experience. We are conveniently located at 8235 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118, and easy to reach from Flourtown, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, Jenkintown, Bryn Mawr, Ambler, Glenside, Warrington, Huntingdon Valley, and beyond. Contact us today to discuss how we can make your special event perfect.