Jul 14 2026
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Food Packaging Recipe

Inspired by MIDA
Time1h
Serves10

We use aluminum trays that can go straight into a chafing dish or oven. Crudite, antipasti, cheese & cookie platters come on large square platters with lids, so you can open and easily serve. Salads come in large black plastic bowls with lids. Sauces, dressings, salad toppings, and accoutrements for platters come in plastic pint containers. All salad toppings and dressings are packaged on the side.

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Ingredients

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Packaging Materials

Food Items

Method

Preparing Packaging

  1. 1

    Prepare Aluminum Trays

    Take the aluminum trays and ensure they are clean and dry. Place them on a flat surface, ready to receive food items.

  2. 2

    Prepare Platters and Bowls

    Gather the large square platters and large black plastic bowls. Ensure the lids are available for each and place them next to the respective platters and bowls.

  3. 3

    Prepare Plastic Containers

    Gather the plastic pint containers for sauces, dressings, and toppings. Ensure they are clean and dry for proper sealing.

Assembling Food Items

  1. 4

    Assemble Crudites

    Wash and cut the crudites into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them aesthetically on the aluminum trays.

  2. 5

    Assemble Antipasti

    Select a variety of antipasti items, such as olives and marinated artichokes. Arrange them on the large square platters.

  3. 6

    Assemble Cheese Platter

    Cut the cheese assortment into cubes or wedges and arrange them on a separate large square platter.

  4. 7

    Place the variety of cookies on a large square platter, ensuring a pleasing mix of colors and textures.

  5. 8

    Prepare Salad

    Wash and dry the salad greens. Place them in a large black plastic bowl, adding toppings and dressings in separate containers.

  6. 9

    Package Toppings and Dressings

    Fill the plastic pint containers with salad toppings and dressings, ensuring they are tightly sealed for freshness.

Finalizing Packaging

  1. 10

    Seal and Label Containers

    Ensure all containers are sealed properly. Label each container with its contents for easy identification during serving.

  2. 11

    Store or Serve

    Place all assembled trays, platters, and bowls in the designated serving area or refrigerate until serving time.

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