Planning food for a gathering can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you’re hosting ten people or an entire crowd, the challenge is always the same: finding food that is fresh, affordable, and easy to serve. At Forry’s Country Store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we make that process simple. Our catering service offers a wide variety of deli trays, sandwich platters, salads, fruit bowls, and baked goods—each prepared with the same care and quality our customers have come to expect.
From business lunches and baby showers to graduation parties and community picnics, Forry’s catering menu is designed to fit events of all sizes. We assemble everything fresh on the day of pickup, using ingredients sourced from local farms, trusted suppliers, and our own deli. When you choose Forry’s, you choose a Lancaster tradition that prioritizes flavor, service, and community.
What Catering Options Does Forry’s Offer?
At Forry’s Country Store, we specialize in cold food catering that is easy to serve, easy to transport, and universally enjoyed. All trays are prepared in-house on the day of pickup to ensure peak freshness. Whether you’re feeding a handful of coworkers or a full room of guests, our menu provides flexible options that can be customized to meet your event’s needs.
We offer a range of sizes to accommodate different group counts, and staff members are always available to help estimate how much food you’ll need based on the event type, time of day, and preferences of your guests.
Our Most Popular Catering Options Include
Sandwich and Sub Platters
Our sandwich platters feature a mix of classic subs cut into smaller sections for easy sharing. Each platter includes customer favorites such as turkey and Swiss, ham and American, roast beef and cheddar, and veggie options. These are ideal for business meetings, sports team banquets, and family gatherings.
Meat and Cheese Trays
Perfect for build-your-own sandwiches or grazing tables, our meat and cheese trays include deli staples such as turkey breast, honey ham, roast beef, bologna, Swiss, cheddar, and American cheese. Rolls or bread can be added upon request.
Salad Trays
Choose from crisp garden salads, hearty chef salads, or fully customized salads with your choice of toppings. We offer house-made dressings and can accommodate dietary preferences such as low-fat or dairy-free dressings upon request.
Fruit and Veggie Platters
Fresh produce is always a hit at showers, workplace functions, and picnics. Our fruit trays typically include a colorful selection of seasonal items such as grapes, pineapple, melons, and strawberries. Veggie trays include carrots, celery, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and peppers with optional dips like ranch or hummus.
Dessert Trays
Satisfy your guests with a spread of cookies, brownies, bars, and other baked goods sourced from local Lancaster County bakers. These trays make excellent additions to birthday parties, retirement events, and holiday celebrations.
Each tray can be customized to match your event size, theme, and dietary needs. Whether you need extra rolls, gluten-free selections, or meat-free combinations, our team is happy to help.
Why Choose Forry’s for Your Lancaster Catering Needs?
When you choose Forry’s, you’re choosing a local Lancaster County business that values tradition, quality, and personalized service. Unlike national chains that rely on mass-produced trays and automated ordering systems, our catering service is built around fresh ingredients and human connection.
Here’s why so many local families, businesses, and organizations rely on us for their catering needs:
- Food is made fresh daily using local ingredients, including produce from Lancaster County growers and deli meats sliced on-site.
- You deal with real people, not web forms or call centers. Our staff listens to your needs and helps you plan your order.
- Flexible portions and customizations ensure you only pay for the amount of food you need.
- Convenient pickup from our location near Silver Spring makes it easy to swing by before an event.
- Support for local farmers and bakers—your catering purchase helps sustain small businesses in our community.
- Consistent quality, whether you’re ordering for 10 guests or 100.
At Forry’s, catering is more than food—it’s an extension of our belief in serving our neighbors with care and pride.
Events We Cater
Forry’s catering menu is versatile enough to work for both casual and formal events. Over the years, our trays have appeared at hundreds of gatherings across the Lancaster area.
Here are some common events we frequently serve:
Office Lunches
Our sub trays and salad bowls are ideal for team meetings, training sessions, and appreciation lunches. They offer a low-maintenance, easy-to-clean-up solution that keeps employees satisfied.
Bridal and Baby Showers
Light, fresh foods like fruit trays, salads, and cookie platters work beautifully for showers. Sandwich platters also pair well with afternoon gatherings.
Family Gatherings
From backyard barbecues to birthday parties, families rely on Forry’s to provide deli meats, rolls, produce trays, and desserts that please every age group.
Community Events
We frequently prepare large orders for nonprofit organizations, church groups, school banquets, and neighborhood picnics. Bulk options help keep costs reasonable for fundraisers.
Holiday Parties
During Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other holidays, our custom platters provide easy, no-stress solutions for hosts who want to serve fresh, high-quality food.
Forry’s proudly serves Lancaster, Mountville, East Petersburg, and surrounding communities with reliable, affordable catering.
How to Place a Catering Order
Ordering from Forry’s Country Store is simple. We do all the prep work—your responsibility is just to pick up and enjoy.
Step 1: Call or Visit
Reach us at (717) 285-5050 or visit our store at 820 Ivy Drive, Lancaster PA. Our staff will help you choose the right trays.
Step 2: Choose Your Trays
We will guide you through portion sizes, serving estimates, and the combinations that work best for your event.
Step 3: Schedule Pickup
We recommend giving us 24–48 hours’ notice. Larger groups or custom orders may require more time, especially during holidays.
Step 4: Enjoy Your Event
Your food will be neatly packaged, fresh, and ready to serve. Just unwrap and set out the trays.
