Stepped outside lately? It’s springtime in south Louisiana, and with it comes quite possibly some of our finest weather of the year.

And when the temperature is just right, it seems we know how to crank the party up to fever pitch.

Hanging out with friends on the patio or the front porch this time of year doesn’t mean you have to sweat it out in the kitchen beforehand.

Let the Acquistapace Family do all the work for you!

Acquistapace Covington Supermarket has everything you need to get the party started.

“We can make a party tray with just about anything on it for you,” said Sunny Groom of Acquistapace’s. “We have cheese trays with some of the finest cheese you can find, and we have charcuterie trays with absolutely delicious meats. And if you like, we can mix the two onto one platter.

“We also make a sandwich tray just about any way you like. You can pick the meats, the cheeses, the types of bread. We can make po-boys, or we can do mini muffalettas or the traditional finger sandwiches.”

What more could you ask for when you’re ready to dial up friends and have them over for a spring celebration at your place?

“Well, you can pick up a couple bottles of rosé and then you really have a party,” Groom said with a laugh. “But really, it’s as simple as that.”

Ready for your own party? Stop by Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket at 125 East 21st St. in Covington to order your party trays, or give them a call at (985) 893-0593. You also can go online to www.acquistapace.com for information on the vast array of fine groceries at both the Covington location and at Acquistapace Wine & Cheese in Mandeville.