Everything to Know About Costco Party Platters (Including Our 3 Favorites!)

Costco is the place to shop when you’re hosting any type of get-together: holiday gatherings, graduation festivities, showers celebrating babies and brides, and more. Once the invitations are sent and decorations are decided, the fun part of party planning — choosing food for the celebration — starts. Feeding a large group of people can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive. Luckily, Costco offers a variety of party platters to choose from. Some platters are ready-made, while others require a short pre-order period. The only question left is, which party platters are the best ones to buy and which one should you skip?

The Best Party Platters to Buy at Costco

1. Chicken & Swiss Rollers

This sandwich platter is a fan favorite and has been my go-to party platter for years. A flatbread is spread with cranberry-flavored cream cheese; layered with lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, and roasted chicken; rolled; and sliced into pinwheels. Plan on 48 sandwich spirals per platter. Smaller packages, including 12 rolls, are available, ready-made in the prepared foods section for $6.99 per pound (about $14 total). If you’re visiting Costco locations in the U.K. or Australia, this platter may be called the Hye Roller. The cost per serving of this platter is $1.37 to $1.65.

2. Croissant Sandwich Platter

Costco’s famous croissants are split and stuffed with either chicken and provolone, roast beef and cheddar cheese, or ham and Swiss, and lettuce. Generous portions of mustard-mayonnaise and pesto-mayonnaise are included in covered cups and must be added separately to the sandwiches. This platter consists of 10 croissant sandwiches cut in half. The cost per serving of this platter is $1.65 to $2.06.

3. Meat and Cheese Platter

This platter consists of one pound each chicken, ham, and roast beaf deli meat and 8 to 10 slices each of provolone, cheddar, and Swiss cheeses. While it isn’t the most attractive party platter you can purchase, it is pretty affordable. This platter is a good option for build-your-own sandwiches and for guests who prefer low-carbohydrate choices. The cost per serving of this platter is $1.66 to $2.22.

The Party Platter to Skip at Costco: Cocktail Shrimp Platter

This platter consists of three-and-a-half pounds of cooked, 31/40 tail-on peeled shrimp, a few lemon slices, and cocktail sauce. You can save about $5 if you pick up frozen cooked shrimp from the freezer section and assemble your own platter. Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight (or quickly thaw on the day of the celebration under cold running water). Not only will the shrimp taste fresher, but you’ll also be able to serve more shrimp and save some money while you’re at it. The cost per serving of this platter is $1.67 to $2.00.

Practical Ordering Information

If you want to place an order ahead of time for an event, find the narrow stand in the deli section. Payment must be made in full at the time of order. Note: This Shopping List is for your convenience when shopping in store. If you are looking to purchase items online, please visit our Click-N-Shop page to order online.

Comparison of Costco Party Platters