Delivery-only
Food is prepared and delivered. No setup, servers, cleanup, rentals, or alcohol service.
Queens & Nassau delivery-only trays
Party Trays for Real Local Gatherings
Hot trays, salads, sides, sandwich platters, and flexible combinations for birthdays, graduations, family parties, holidays, offices, repasts, and casual gatherings.
Full trays 21x13
Half trays 8.5x6
Custom notes reviewed
Stripe after approval
Delivered trays only
No setup, servers, cleanup, rentals, or alcohol service.
Customizable trays
Sauces, toppings, oil preferences, substitutions, and recipe directions can be reviewed.
Confirmed before payment
Availability, timing, menu items, delivery-included total, and Stripe payment are confirmed first.
Built around this kind of order
Practical tray combinations for real local gatherings
Every request is reviewed around the date, timing, menu, delivery area, guest count, and customization notes before payment is requested.
Birthdays, graduations, family parties, holidays, church events, repasts, and casual gatherings.
One or two hot mains, a side tray, salad, and a sandwich or appetizer-style tray.
Guest count, serving time, hot/cold tray mix, allergies, and whether you need half or full trays.
Local party tray guidance
Built for Queens and Nassau gatherings where food needs to be easy
Party tray requests are reviewed around the guest count, delivery window, hot and cold tray mix, and whether guests need simple substitutions. The service stays focused on prepared food delivered to the location.
Popular party tray starting points
Use these as a practical base for birthdays, graduations, holidays, office lunches, and family tables.
Italian-American Trays
Baked ziti
Classic baked pasta tray with sauce and cheese, good as a main or table filler.
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Italian-American Trays
Chicken parmesan
Breaded chicken with sauce and melted cheese, prepared tray-style for easy serving.
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Spanish / Caribbean-Style Trays
Pernil / roast pork shoulder
Slow-cooked roast pork shoulder style tray for a hearty party table.
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American Party Favorites
Hero / sandwich platter
Sliced hero or sandwich platter for offices, birthdays, and casual gatherings.
Request this trayWhat We Make
We cook large trays of familiar food that are easy to put out and serve: pasta trays, chicken trays, pernil, meatballs, sandwiches, salads, potatoes, mac and cheese, sliders, and flexible sides. Orders can be simple or customized around your guests.
Good For
Birthdays, graduations, family parties, holidays, office lunches, church events, repasts, and casual get-togethers where you need good food delivered without staffed service or setup.
Popular Tray Combinations
- Chicken parmesan, baked ziti, garden salad, and bread or rolls
- Pernil, Spanish Rice with Gandules, maduros, and Joe's Potato Salad
- Hero platter, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and Caesar salad
- Chicken francese, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, and antipasto salad
- Italian party trays, Spanish-style food trays, Greek / Mediterranean trays, and American favorites mixed for one delivery
Suggested Order Sizes
Small Gathering
A few half trays or one main tray with a salad or side.
Medium Party
Two to four tray options so guests can choose between hot food, salad, and sides.
Larger Tray Order
A planned mix of mains, sides, salads, and sandwich or appetizer-style trays.
Local ordering questions
Helpful answers for this service
These answers are specific to this page. For full ordering rules, payment timing, and delivery-only limits, use the main FAQ and order policy pages.
What events are party trays good for?
Party trays work well for birthdays, graduations, holidays, family parties, office lunches, repasts, church events, and casual local gatherings.
How do I know how many trays to order?
Send the headcount, serving time, event type, and the kind of food you want. JD Catering will help review whether half trays, full trays, or a mix makes sense.
Are party trays delivered hot?
Timing and preparation are confirmed before accepting the order. Some trays are hot-food trays, some are cold platters or salads, and delivery timing is reviewed around your event schedule.
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Tell us the date, time, delivery town, headcount, and trays you are considering. We will confirm availability before the order is accepted.
Delivery-included quote
50% deposit reserves approved orders
Balance before cooking begins
Ready when your details are.
Date, town, headcount, tray ideas, allergies, and custom recipe notes help us quote cleanly.
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