Hey, y’all — Aaron here. I ran out to make a quick grocery trip to Kroger this weekend to pick up a few items for my family’s holiday party, and my quick grocery trip turned into an entire holiday experience. I had no idea that Kroger would offer everything I needed to host the ultimate holiday party — from floral centerpieces down to ugly holiday sweaters.
Here’s what I experienced and how you can Try This:
Floral
The gorgeous floral arrangements are what first caught my eye walking in. Colors that stunning are hard to miss.
- Need to know: Kroger sends several employees from its floral department to complete the Floral Education Program of Kentucky . This helps to ensure its holiday centerpieces are thoughtfully constructed as pieces of artwork.
- Pricing: $9.99 and up
Cheese
You can’t call it a real holiday party without a wide selection of artisanal cheeses.
- Need to know: Just like the floral department, Kroger sends a handful of its employees to the American Cheese Society to pass the Certified Cheese Professional Exam — basically making them the equivalent of wine sommeliers.
- Pro tip: The dedicated cheese section at Kroger is called Murray’s Cheese
+ the employees there can help you create customized charcuterie boards as well as assist with wine pairings.
Bakery
At the Kroger bakery , you can have your cake(or pie) and eat it too. It really has an offering for everyone — gluten-free goodies, custom holiday-themed treats, and even half-and-half pie options.
What not to miss:
The meat and seafood options. Listen — I get it. Cooking the main course for the holidays can be stressful. But after chatting with Kroger’s specialists, I feel so much more confident about it.
- Need to know: Kroger can help you choose the right amount of meat to purchase for your party. Just let them know how many people will be attending and they can make a recommendation on how many pounds you might need.
- Details: Prime rib, shrimp, and even crab legs — there’s a unique option for every kind of party, making you the hostess with the mostest.
- Pro tip: After you get a head count, call in your order — it’ll be waiting on you when you get there.
What we’re still talking about:
I’ve been shopping for produce from Kroger for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I learned just how much thought and care went into its inventory to ensure freshness.
- Details: Inventory management is key. Kroger ensures that food gets unloaded from the truck to the shelves quickly, never sitting in the cooler for a long time.
How you can experience this:
Head to your local Kroger store to get help with any party needs or order your holiday dinner. After you’ve finished shopping, don’t forget to swing by Kroger’s Merry Market — it’s great for holiday decorating inspiration, and the in-store displays are sure to help you get into the holiday spirit.
Pro tip: Look for items wrapped with cute red bows, which make great last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers.
Things to know if you go:
- Experience: Holiday prep with help from Kroger
- Price: Price of purchase
- Website: kroger.com
- Address: Find your nearest Kroger
- Hours: Hours vary by location and department
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