Easter is the first holiday that brings families together out of winter hibernation. Whether you are hosting this year’s gathering or simply contributing to a delicious meal, we have menu suggestions ranging from making something from scratch or having it prepared for you. From savory to sweet, light to decadent, whatever you add to your brunch or traditional Easter dinner is sure to please.
First, decorations and table settings. The colors of Easter are perfect for a bright, cheerful display. You don’t have to go overboard with eggs, chicks and bunnies to set the Easter tone. Mix and match pastel colors for the tablecloth, napkins, and plates. Want to get creative? Make a napkin bunny for every guest.
For centerpieces, take advantage of the things you already have around the house and mix and match with standard Easter holiday décor items. Buy yellow tulips or daffodils to put in a pitcher or vase for a pretty pop of spring along with a small Easter basket with the eggs your family colored or these cute and colorful homemade string eggs.
Easter is an easy occasion to keep kids entertained. If you’re up for it and have the space inside or outside, you can set them up to dye eggs. Keep other options simple with coloring pages, a game like Pin the Tail on the Bunny, or any mess-free craft.
As for the meal, roast lamb is a traditional favorite. Butcher Boy has many options available in our Easter Order Guide for lamb: boneless or bone-in leg of lamb roast, lamb chops, lamb kabobs, rack of lamb, butterflied lamb, stuffed lamb roast, seasoned lamb. . .need we go on? Give this butterflied leg of lamb with cumin and garlic a try. Or fire up the grill for these rosemary lamb chops. Like turkey and cranberry sauce, lamb pairs beautifully with mint jelly. Make your own or buy it from us.
If you prefer ham, our Easter Order Guide includes several choices and we have a homemade honey ham glaze to go with the perfect spiral ham to feed a crowd. If you’d rather flavor your ham at home, try this Dijon maple-glazed spiral ham. Check out our Ham Roasting Guide to ensure your ham is heated perfectly while preserving the juices.
When you want to offer your guests some breakfast options, deviled eggs make a great snack as well as addition to Easter brunch. If you like bacon and eggs and a little extra spice, these bacon jalapeno deviled eggs will be a crowd pleaser. Shop our produce section for vegetables that are in season and make tasty dishes, including artichokes, carrots, asparagus, swiss chard, and potatoes.
What’s a Sunday breakfast without hash browns? These parsnip and sweet potato pancakes are a great alternative, which can be made ahead of time and frozen then reheated to serve.
Quiche is another tasty option, and this spinach and bacon quiche is both flavorful and filling. You can also order a variety of quiche from Butcher Boy’s catering menu.
Let us take the hassle out of holiday meal prep for you. We have everything for a successful brunch and dinner, from sweet Easter egg bread, which is a tradition for many families, to muffins, pastries, side dishes, and desserts.
View our Easter order guide here for details.