▢ Source Supplies:

• The easiest way for residents to make their own sandwiches is with a panini press or griddle. You can purchase these online for under $30 and should have a few available for your residents. Amazon has a large selection of panini presses and griddles. 

• Ensure you have plenty of plates and napkins available.  

• Optional: acquire a cutting board and bread knife so residents can cut their sandwiches when ready

▢ Source Food & Drink:

• Cheese: Purchase sharp cheddar and aged white cheddar (shredded, sliced, or flaked); estimate 2-3 slices per person 

• Meat: Purchase some fully cooked bacon or prosciutto and other cured meats 

• Bread: Purchase sliced sourdough bread or other bread of your choice 

• Butter: Purchase salted butter and/or mayonnaise

• Purchase all or select from the list of spreads, produce, and seasonings:

  • Spreads:  

    • Blueberry Jam

    • Fig Jam

    • Apricot Jam

    • Pesto

  • Produce: 

    • Pears, sliced

    • Apples, sliced 

    • Strawberries, sliced 

    • Fresh or sun dried tomatoes

    • Sautéed Mushrooms

    • Arugula

    • Basil

    • Jalapeños, sliced

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Set up a long table and arrange the ingredients on the table along with the plates and utensils. 

• Set up a table with butter and mayonnaise where residents can butter the bread and get their sandwiches ready before moving to the panini presses.

• Set up the panini presses on a different table. 

• Ensure you have multiple trash and recycling receptacles available throughout the common space.

• Pro tip: Find some recipes and print these out for the residents 

▢ Cost Estimates:

• Panini presses: $100-$200

• Ingredients: $200-$400