For summer events, go for mixed meal boxes, easy sides and cold drinks that travel well, then add dessert if you want to play nice.
Keep it simple, keep it shareable.
August is peak time for catch-ups, office bits and pre-event feeds. If you’re feeding a mixed group, the best shout is food that lands well for everyone, doesn’t need faffing, and still tastes decent after a short trip. That means meal boxes, sides people can grab fast, and cold drinks that make sense when the weather is doing its usual Manchester thing.
The easiest crowd-pleasers
If you want the safest route, start with the meal deals. The Combo Box, Famous Box and Return Of The Mac Meal are handy when you’ve got a few different appetites in the mix. They’re straightforward, filling and easy to hand out. If your lot leans chicken, the Nashville Meal or The Nashville Burger keeps things bold without making the order messy.
For burger fans, the Double Smashed, New Yorker and Triple Smashed do the job properly. They’re the sort of picks people clock immediately, which is useful when you’re feeding a crowd and don’t want ten minutes of “what’s in that one again?” If you’ve got veggie folk in the group, Veggie Vendetta means nobody gets left with the sad corner of the table.
Sides that travel well
For group orders, sides are where you can win or lose the mood. Famous Fries and Skin-on Fries are the obvious ones. Add Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks or Tenders if you want a spread that feels more like a proper feed than a quick bite. If you’re building lunch boxes, the Famous Fries Meal, Lunch Meal, Lunchick Meal and Tender Box Meal are all tidy options for people who want everything in one go.
A quick note on fries, ours are cooked in a dedicated fryer in non-GM UK rapeseed oil. Handy to know if you’re asking the important questions before you order.
Cold stuff for hot days
In August, drinks matter. Lemonade, Watermelon Fresh Juice, Pomegranate Juice and Mango Berry Cup all work well when you want something lighter than a shake. If you’re doing dessert too, Pistachio Kunafa Cake Cup, Red Velvet Strawberry Cake Cup and Chocolate Custard Cake Cup are neat for a finish that doesn’t involve forks and drama.
If you’re feeding a mixed group, order for the room, not for one person. A few solid mains, a couple of side choices and some cold drinks usually beats one giant gamble.
A few useful bits before you order
- Direct orders are collection only from Unit D, Aldow Industrial Park, Blackett Street, Manchester M12 6EJ.
- You can pay by card or cash for collection orders.
- Delivery is through Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat, and availability varies by location.
- We track allergens on every dish and publish the chart at sofamous.com/allergies.
- If you’re planning a private party, corporate lunch or festival feed, we can cater it. We’ll need headcount, location or postcode, date, timings, and any dietary or allergen needs.
