<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Costco's baked goods, prepared dishes, and steaks are all great options for entertaining.Jill Robbins</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>With my executive membership, I get all my essentials for hosting <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-superfans-members-celebrate-birthday-parties-in-store-food-court-2024-5">parties at Costco</a>.</li><li>Some of my <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-at-costco-this-month-employee-reveals-2024-4">favorites for entertaining</a> include Costco's wine, steaks, and prepared main dishes.</li></ul><p>I usually <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-costco-things-to-get-for-family-from-employee-mom-2024-2">shop for my family of four at Costco</a>, but I especially love visiting the retailer when I want to throw a great party.</p><p>My <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-raising-membership-fee-gold-star-executive-cost-2024-7">executive membership</a> costs me $120 a year (it will soon be $130) and is worth every penny. I regularly fill my large pantry and the freezer in my garage with food for my two teenage boys.</p><p>But Costco really shines when I'm entertaining, whether I'm hosting a birthday party, family barbecue, or elevated brunch.</p><p>Here are my six <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/high-end-costco-things-to-get-from-employee-kirkland-signature-2024-5">favorite things to get at Costco</a> whenever I'm having people over.</p><p><em>Prices are based on my local San Antonio Costco and may vary by location.</em></p>