Group Orders Built for Easy Setup

Catering Menu in Colonie for office meetings, events, and gatherings that need reliable food and simple serving

JC's Central Deli prepares catering orders including sandwich platters, salads, soups, and group-friendly options for meetings, parties, and events in Colonie. You're organizing a working lunch, hosting a small celebration, or feeding a crew on-site, and you need food that shows up on time, travels well, and doesn't require elaborate setup or serving equipment.


The catering menu offers flexible sizing to match different group needs, from small office meetings to larger gatherings. Sandwich platters come with a variety of deli meats, breads, and toppings, arranged for easy serving. Salads and soups are packaged in containers that hold up during transport and don't require reheating or complicated plating. Everything is prepped fresh, portioned for the number of people you specify, and packaged with utensils, napkins, and condiments included.


Call ahead to request a quote, discuss customization, and schedule your pickup or delivery window to ensure availability and smooth coordination.

Catering Menu

Small/Large

Half Serves 8-10

Full Serves 15-20

Menu

Italian Meatballs with Sauce
$2.50 each min (20 each)
Italian Snack (Italian Cheeses & Meats, Olives,Roasted Red Peppers, Marinated Mushrooms, Artichokes Hearts & Rustic Bread)
$75/$150
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Swedish Meatballs
$2.50 each min. (20 each)
BBQ Meatballs
$2.50 each min (20 each)
Sausage Peppers & Onions
$65/$125
Chilled Creamy Spinach Dip with Fresh Torn Bread
$40
Shrimp Cocktail with Zesty Cocktail Sauce
(12-15 per pound) Sm $120/ Med $210
Buffalo Chicken Feta Dip with Tortilla Chips
$60
JC’s Signature * House Baked Gochujang Chicken Wings with Ranch or Blue Cheese
MP
Chicken Spiedies chunks with Blue Cheese Horse Sauce
$60/$105
House Cheese Platter with Assorted Crackers
$65/$125
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Horseradish Sauce
$30 per pound
Fresh Assorted Fruit
$50/$95
Vegetable Platter with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch
$50/$90
Tomato Bruschetta on Crostini
$40/$80
Crispy Aranchini with Tomato & Cheese served with House Tomato Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Platter with Basil Drizzle
$60/$120
Seasonal Vegetable (Ask Chef)
$45/$90

Sides

Pasta

Salad

Dessert

Breakfast

What Happens When You Order Catering

You contact the deli with your headcount, event type, and preferred items. The team walks you through portion sizes, platter options, and add-ons based on what you're serving and how long the food will sit before being eaten. Advance ordering is encouraged because larger orders require additional prep time and ingredient planning, especially during busy weekdays when lunch volume is already high.



When you pick up the order, everything is labeled, stacked for transport, and packaged to stay fresh until service time. What your guests notice is that the sandwiches hold their structure, the salads stay crisp, and the soup containers don't leak. JC's Central Deli uses packaging designed for group orders, not individual takeout, so the setup process at your event is straightforward—you open the containers, arrange them on a table, and serve without needing extra prep work.


Customization is available within the menu's framework, but highly specialized requests or last-minute changes may not be feasible depending on timing and ingredient availability. The deli focuses on reliable execution of its core catering offerings rather than one-off custom builds, which keeps pricing predictable and turnaround consistent. If your event requires dietary restrictions or specific ingredient swaps, mention those details when placing the order so the kitchen can plan accordingly.

Catering Logistics and Planning

Understanding how catering orders are prepared and scheduled helps you plan your event without surprises or delays.

How far in advance should I place a catering order?

Ordering at least 24 to 48 hours ahead is recommended for most group sizes, with larger events or busy weeks requiring more lead time to ensure ingredient availability and kitchen scheduling in Colonie.

What's the minimum order size for catering?

Catering orders are generally built for groups of at least eight to ten people, though specific minimums may vary depending on the items selected and the day of the week.

Can I get a mix of hot and cold items?

Yes, you can combine sandwich platters with soups or hot sides, though packaging and transport considerations may affect how items are grouped and what serving instructions are provided.

What's included with a sandwich platter?

A sandwich platter typically includes a selection of deli sandwiches cut into halves or quarters, arranged on a tray with condiments, napkins, and utensils based on the number of servings ordered.

Why is advance ordering important?

Catering orders require dedicated prep time, ingredient portioning, and packaging that differs from standard lunch service—placing your order early ensures the kitchen can allocate resources without disrupting daily operations.

JC's Central Deli handles catering orders with the same attention to portion size and freshness that defines its daily service. If you're planning an event and need to finalize your order or adjust headcount, call (518) 452-1122 to confirm details and lock in your pickup time.