Five Ways To Simplify Your Easter Celebration

The first days of Spring are exciting with new growth, warm weather and one of our favorite holidays, Easter.

As one of the most popular spring holidays, Easter marks a time for family, food and fun. Trees and flowers are preparing for the season with new blooms as family and friends prepare for an Easter celebration.

Getting ready for a big Easter dinner can mean a lot of time and effort, but fortunately there are plenty of options that can take cooking a large meal off your holiday checklist. Our Farmhouse Feast at Bob Evans has your Easter dinner favorites including hickory-smoked ham, sides, freshly baked rolls and pie, all ready to heat, serve and enjoy.

As you get ready for Easter weekend, we have five tips on how to simplify your holiday planning so you can enjoy more time with family and friends.

Easter Feasts To Go

Hosting Easter dinner this year or want to have a big holiday meal without a big mess in the kitchen? Our Farmhouse Feasts have everything you need for a satisfying homestyle holiday dinner including hickory-smoked ham, classic farmhouse sides like mashed potatoes and green beans with ham, freshly baked rolls and even a whole pie (or two) for dessert.

There’s an Easter meal available for every size table, with Farmhouse Feast options that serve between four (or less if you love leftovers) to ten for the holiday.

Best part is you can order your Farmhouse Feast a few days ahead of Easter since they are boxed up and packed cold for delivery or curbside pickup. Refrigerate for up to 72 hours and just heat, serve and enjoy for your Easter holiday meal. Not only will you have a crowd-pleasing dinner hot and ready in less than two hours, but you won’t have to scrub any pans after your pie.

Easy Easter Dinner

If you’re looking for a hot and ready Easter meal, Bob Evans has you covered. Available Easter week only, our Easter Celebration Platter has all your holiday dinner favorites: hickory-smoked ham, slow-roasted turkey and homemade bread-and-celery dressing, your choice of two farmhouse sides, cranberry relish and freshly-baked dinner rolls. Best of all, it’s available for dine-in, delivery or curbside pickup if you need a last minute Easter meal.

Feeding a family of four or want some extras for leftovers? Our hot Easter dinner is also available in a family-size portion with plenty for everyone at your table. Order online Easter week for curbside pickup or delivery.

Family Easter Brunch

For many celebrating the holiday, Easter brunch is a big deal. Fortunately, you have plenty of options to choose from to set your table with a delicious and satisfying holiday brunch.

We make planning Easter brunch a whole lot easier. Our Brunch for a Bunch Bundle is the perfect way to feed your whole crew without spending the morning in the kitchen. This generous spread includes scrambled eggs, a dozen hotcakes with butter and syrup, 12 strips of crispy center-cut hardwood-smoked bacon, 12 savory sausage links, freshly baked buttermilk biscuits with our signature sausage gravy, and a family-size portion of home fries. It serves up to eight, making it a delicious and convenient option for gathering with family and friends this Easter.

For a savory option, family meals for up to six are also available to order including our slow-roasted pot roast or fried chicken tenders for a meal to kids and adults happy for the holiday.

Easter Pies and Sides

If you’re attending an Easter gathering, you may want to bring something for the meal. Stop by your local Bob Evans and pick up a whole pie from our bakery with flavors including our classic cherry, double-crust apple or indulgent chocolate peanut butter pie. Loaves of our signature banana nut bread are also easy, crowd-pleasing favorites.

Sometimes you want just a few extra sides to complete your Easter dinner. Family-size versions of our farmhouse sides are easy to order online or in our app. Grab an extra macaroni and cheese or some homestyle mashed potatoes for a great addition to your holiday table.

Fun Easter Activities For All Ages

Now that you’ve completed your Easter meal, what do you do to fill the time before getting seconds? A group crafting activity is a fun way to express your creativity and be together.

Decorating Easter eggs is an all-ages activity that never gets old. Dye some eggs together and get out paints, stickers and anything you can find to make some unique Easter creations. After you’re done, gather your eggs and call the Easter bunny for a fun and festive Easter egg hunt!

Easter can be a relaxing and fun holiday to enjoy the company of family and friends, especially when you don’t have to prepare the meal. Spend less time cooking and more time enjoying one of the best days of Spring.