Father’s Day Sandwich Bar. Celebrate dad with the ultimate sandwich celebration. Lots of bread options, cheeses, veggies and meats let everyone create their version of the PERFECT sandwich. Dad will love it!
Father’s Day Lunch or Dinner Idea
Every dad is on a quest to create the perfect sandwich. This year, celebrate the dads in your life by creating a festive Father’s Day sandwich bar! You can customize the sandwich fixins to YOUR famile’s perferences.
How to Make a Father’s Day Sandwich Bar
Set up a buffet table to display all of the sandwich ingredients. A long table is preferred. I improvised by creating a make-shift table out of 2 pieces of lumber on top of two of our barstools. I added a tablecloth to the top and you can’t tell that it wasn’t a real table! Add some flowers for a POP of color.
Arrange Sandwich Toppings on Platters or Cutting Boards
Divide different types of toppings and arrange them on separate platters. I used wood cutting boards for most of the toppings. Different topping ideas for a sandwich bar are — breads, produce, cheeses, meats and sauces.
You can customize any of the sandwich fixins to the people attending YOUR sandwich bar. This is a large list of items. You won’t need to create a sandwich bar with all of these items. I wanted to share as many ideas as possible to give you an idea of what could be included!
Breads for Sandwich Bar
Breads ideas for Father’s Day Sandwich Bar:
- Croissants
- Rolls — hawaiian, sourdough, wheat, rye, sesame, etc.
- Sliced Breads — any variety.
- Pita Bread
- Naan Bread
- Tortillas
- Lettuce for guests that can’t eat gluten or prefer a lettuce-wrapped sandwich.
Produce for Sandwich Bar
Produce ideas for Father’s Day Sandwich Bar:
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Cucumbers
- Red, Yellow or Green Peppers
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Radishes
- Sourkraut
- Pickled Cabbage
Cheese for Sandwich Bar
Cheese ideas for Father’s Day Sandwich Bar:
- Muenster
- Swiss
- Monterey Jack
- Pepper Jack
- Cheddar
- Mozzarella
- Provolone
- Feta
- Blue Cheese
- Goat Cheese
- Havarti
- American
Meats for Sandwich Bar
Meat ideas for Father’s Day Sandwich Bar:
- Roast Beef
- Ham
- Bacon
- Turkey
- Chicken
- Sausage
- Vegetarian meats are also available at stores
- Tofu
Side Dishes for Sandwich Bar
You can also serve some side dishes with your sandwich bar. Here are some side dish ideas that would pair well with sandwiches.
Side dish ideas for Father’s Day Sandwich Bar:
- Pasta Salad
- Green Salad
- Potato Salad
- Orzo Salad
- Corn Salad
- Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
- Greek Salad
- Greek Chicken Cobb Salad
- Smashed Parmesan Potatoes
- Homemade Mac and Cheese
Dessert Ideas for Sandwich Bar
Make dad a special dessert that pairs well with a Father’s Day Sandwich Bar.
Dessert Ideas for Sandwich Bar:
- Mini Cheesecakes
- Oreo Ice Cream Cake
- Berry Cheesecake Trifle
- Raspberry Poke Cake
- Double Mint Layered Brownies
- Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
- Chewy Almond Cookies
- Chocolate Espresso Crinkle Cookies
- Apple Apricot Crostata
- Strawberry Shortcake Sliders
- Cream Cheese Berry Tart
Make Hot Sandwiches at Father’s Day Sandwich Bar
I set up a panini machine and a toaster oven on a separate table so guests could heat up their sandwiches which brought the sandwich taste level way up! Just run an extension cord over to the table and coordinate the table cloths on both tables.
Pin Father’s Day Sandwich Bar to Make Later!
Pin this idea so you can find it later! And if you make one, I’d love to see it! Tag me at @tatertotsandjello on Instagram!
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads!
xoxo
Denise Severino says
i love it
Jen says
Thanks Denise! It was so fun and easy to put together!
xoxo