While pasta is a tasty dish on its own, it can also benefit athletes wanting to increase their endurance and stamina. That’s why pasta parties are so popular among parents of young athletes. Here are a few solid reasons to seek out a catering service to provide the whole team with a delicious dinner the night before the big game. 

3 Reasons to Throw Your Team a Pasta Party 

1. Help With Carbo-Loading

Carbohydrates are fuel for your body. Grain-based foods like bread and pasta contain carbohydrates, which your body stores as a substance called glycogen. Increasing glycogen stores within muscles prevent your body from using fat as fuel, which leads to early fatigue. Carbo-loading is ideal for long exercise sessions which require massive amounts of endurance. 

2. Build Camaraderie

Preparing for an important game can be tense. However, it’s important for young athletes to build strong bonds with one another while building skills on the field. A communal dinner is an excellent way to forge bonds between teammates while also emphasizing the importance of teamwork. 

3. Let Athletes Unwind

A celebratory dinner also gives young athletes a break after an intensive period of training. Preparing for an important game can be stressful, especially when there’s a lot on the line. While it’s important to succeed, it’s also important to give kids a chance to be kids. Hiring a catering service to feed the whole team ensures parents can also sit back and unwind. 

Cater your team’s next pasta party with Fortuna's Deli & Caterers of Westport. Since 1975, this family-owned and -operated deli has provided quality foods and service to local diners. Their Italian deli is known across Westport, CT, for offering a wide range of classic foods. This includes breakfast and lunch selections including paninis, soups, salads, heroes, wraps, and sides. Check out their catering menu by visiting the website, or call (203) 226-3587 for more information.