Meat and cheese trays. They are wildly time-consuming: $100 bucks a tray, $30 in food, and at least an hour in labor. Every year, at one store, a company orders at least 100 trays. It's like a $20,000 order, and they want it delivered over the course of two weeks. So, for two weeks, two to three employees just sit back and make meat and cheese trays for eight hours a day.
I've been to dozens of weddings in different places, from backyards and churches to high-end homestead hotels and wineries. I once even attended a wedding at a zoo and another on the grounds of a museum. But no matter the type of celebration - casual, fancy, or in-between - I have seen and heard firsthand what matters most to guests. No, it's not the favors or the cake.
Whether you're hosting a barbecue, dinner party, or cocktail soiree, Costco can be a great one-stop shop for all your entertaining needs. It's got liquor and wine aplenty, massive bags of chips, and even fancy-looking disposable silverware. But among all of Costco's event hosting essentials, its beloved pre-made party platters should be at the very top of your list - especially if you prefer to plan ahead.