Telling party guests to bring a plate inevitably results in 30 bags of Tostitos, a few store-bought veggie trays, and one hot dog to split 20 ways. Prevent hungry guests from eating each other with today's side deal: for $50, you get $100 toward catering from The Bean Bag. You can purchase and put two Groupons toward a single order to double your catering budget. This family-owned company will happily nourish venues of all varieties, including corporate events, block parties, school functions, backyard renaissance fairs, and any other occasion that requires feeding multiple mouths, as it has been doing for the past 20 years.

If your event is in the morning, The Bean Bag offers a breakfast and brunch catering solution. Packages range from $4.49 per person for the bagel platter to $15.95 per person for the complete breakfast buffet. Or you can spoil partygoers with cappuccino and smoothie service, complete with a server and a variety of choices for up to 300 people and beyond. Provide lunch or dinner featuring sandwiches or one giant 5-foot ultimate sub ($99.95) that will drop jaws and fill them with layers of bread, deli meat, and fixins. Check the catering section on The Bean Bag's site for more of its established offerings, though these ever-accommodating caterers are always happy to discuss customized solutions.

Price of delivery and labor not included in Groupon.

Reviews

The Bean Bag gets a 3.5-star rating from Yelpers, two Yahoo! Local reviewers give it a perfect five stars, and a Chowhound user likes its lunch options:

• The staff was very pleasant, attentive and efficient. They definitely surpassed my level of expectation. – Olivia, Yahoo! Local
• I didn't try the coffee, but it smelled really good and you can buy the beans straight from the barrel. It's really cute and there's even a few tables for which you can sit outside on a nice day. I tried the tuna sandwich and it was great, mixed with cranberries and nuts. – Kiki, Chowhound
• Both the veggie wrap and the hummus & tabbouleh sandwiches are excellent…Plus they have this mind-blowing formula: high quality, fresh ingredients and helpful service. – Lauren M., Yelp