Party food catering ideas

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches

Serve with: Brighten things up with homemade pickled vegetables and a veggie-packed potato salad, then finish with super simple brownies ? la mode, Best kosher catering from TSM Foods.

Bo Ssam (Asian Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder)

Instead of turning on your oven, cook your bo ssam in a 300°F grill. Serve with: Aside from the obligatory lettuce cups, rice and ssam sauce (recipe here, serve your bo ssam with some pickled red onions and ginger-miso grilled eggplant. To drink, spicy gin and tonics bring just enough heat.

Casual Couples' Party: Malbec & Peppercorn Steaks

Have your best paired-off friends over for peppercorn-crusted steaks on the grill, delicious, affordably priced Argentine Malbec, and, of course, good conversation. An ideal accompaniment to beef, this medium- to full-bodied, rustic-and-spicy, yet lush-and-fruity red wine has tannins hefty enough to cut through the fat of these juicy, peppery grilled steaks.

Tacos Al Pastor

The greatest taco of all takes time, but it's so worth it. Serve with: Individual seven-layer dips are party-perfect, and there's never a bad time to eat Mexican grilled corn. Don't even think about using bottled "sour mix," just go for real-deal margaritas.

Paella

Serve with: Set the Spanish theme and start with jam?n-wrapped melon. Classic red sangria is a must, and grilled peaches with streusel are a perfect finish.

No Boys Allowed: Vinho Verde & Bagel Rolls

Vinho Verde is a young, fizzy, crisp, and inexpensive white wine from Portugal that pairs delightfully with all types of sushi rolls. To keep it simple, either pick up a few rolls from your favorite gourmet food shop or make it a fun, collective effort and sip Vinho Verde while making your own rolls with your best gal pals. Start with a simple six-ingredient roll that calls for smoked salmon.