Revolutionize your tailgating experience when you choose to buy tailgate food from Redner’s Markets on Carsonia Avenue, Kennhorst Plaza, or 5th Street Highway in Reading, PA. Pre-game effortlessly, with no cooking required, when you allow us to provide your tailgating spread.
Planning the Perfect Spread
Choosing the right food for your tailgate is about convenience, crowd appeal, and making game day as stress-free and fun as possible. Consider the following:
1. Portability – The foods you take to a tailgate need to travel well. If reheating will be required, plan ahead and bring a small grill or slow cooker along.
2. Napkin-Friendly – Dishes that don’t require plates or utensils are ideal for tailgating. Guests can enjoy a slider, wing, or wrap with only a napkin. These foods are great for tailgating, making it easy to socialize and enjoy a drink in one hand while holding your food in the other, all while having a conversation and sharing some laughs.
3. Guest Count – One key factor to consider when planning a tailgate is the number of guests you anticipate feeding. Check out our serving suggestions for small and large platters to make appropriate purchases and avoid both over- and underpurchasing. Packing food at the end of the pre-game is a bummer, as is wasting a great deal of deliciousness.
4. Prep Time – The setup time required for tailgating will be less when you buy your food already prepared. You can also choose to purchase foods that are already cut and portioned for easy setup if you’re making your own party platters. When ordering from Redner’s, leave 48 hours for order fulfillment. We can fill any order, but please note that we require additional time in case of staff or ingredient shortages.
5. Dietary Preferences – Incorporate items that will suit everyone, especially if you anticipate vegetarians or guests with nut, gluten, or dairy allergies.
Redner’s Top Tailgating Tips
Tailgating food should be indulgent, casual, and delicious. Select party trays served in containers that allow foods to be easily reheated and kept warm, and bring along the small appliances or grills you’ll need for this purpose. For keeping cold items cold, bring along a cooler. You’ll need a separate one for iced drinks!
Don’t forget to provide napkins, wet wipes, and serving spoons and tongs! Depending on the foods you serve, you may also need disposable plates, bowls, and utensils. Include condiments, trimmings, creamers, and any other items your guests might need to accompany your dishes.
Game Day Made Easy with Redner’s Platters
Redner’s Markets makes it easy to serve crowd-pleasing favorites with a wide variety of deli platters available for in-store or online ordering. From hearty 2’ and 3’ party subs to brioche sliders, chicken wings, and meatballs, there’s something for every appetite.
Enjoy classic options like hoagie carousels, gourmet trays, cheese platters, and fruit and cheese nibblers. For lighter fare, explore our Lean and Lite Tray or Traditional Wraps. Craving comfort food? Our signature fried chicken and chicken nuggets are always a hit.
Browse or order your tailgate food from Redner’s Markets in Reading, PA, online to make planning your next event quick and stress-free. We’ll help you win by welcoming guests for food, drink, and fun before the big game begins! Click here to get started.